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❯❯ Gonzo’s Toolbox ❯❯Starter/Battery Diagnostics ❯❯Toyota Brake Job

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Publisher Jim Merle, ext. [email protected]

Editor Mary DellaValle, ext. [email protected]

Managing Editor Jennifer Clements, ext. [email protected]

Technical Editor Larry Carley [email protected]

Graphic Designer Kelly Gifford, ext. [email protected]

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Circulation Manager Pat Robinson, ext. [email protected]

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22Toyota Brake Job2005-’10 Scion TC ModelsThis car is designed for ceramicfriction material formulations. Ifthe brake system is operatingcorrectly, it’s not uncommon for aset of rotors to last three sets ofceramic pads.

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30Starter & BatteryDiagnostic Solutions

Import Specialist Contributor GaryGoms says that early 1900s inven-tor Charles F. Kettering’s electricself-starter transformed the auto-mobile from a temperamental novelty item into a practical meansof transportation.

40Timing Belt Replacementon Honda/Acura V6 Engines

Bob Dowie, owner of Village Auto,Chester, NY, says that the firststep in timing belt replacment isselling the job. While most cus-tomers know they need to be replaced before they fail, somestill need to be reminded of thisimportant service.

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DEPARTMENTS6 Editor’s Notebook

8 News Update

14 Guess the Car Contest

16 Gonzo’s Tool Box

46 Import Tech Tips

52 Essentials (New Products)

54 Ad Index

55 Classifieds

60 NASCAR Performance

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Scott “Gonzo” Weaver, Superior Auto Electric,Tulsa, OK

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By Mary DellaValle|EDITOR[Editor’sNotebook


A s you begin theyear with a cleanslate, realize that

every facet of your busi-ness should be positionedto support your shop’svalue proposition. Here area few things to think aboutas you work on ways tofulfill your shop’s missionand grow your business.

Focus on the customer. Whileit’s a great thing when you getnew customers, repeat cus-tomers provide an added ele-ment of security. And theirword-of-mouth referrals willspeak volumes of your shop’sreputation and high-qualitywork.

Be car care aware. Get involved in the Be Car CareAware Campaign and help edu-

cate customers about howmuch money they can savewith proper vehicle mainte-nance. Better-running, well-maintained vehicles boost gasmileage and also prevent big-ger-ticket repairs down theroad. Participation in suchevents will also give you a verypositive reputation in the community.

Appreciate your techs. Let

your technicians know thatthey’re an integral part ofyour business and they playan important role in yourshop’s overall customerservice experience. With asense of ownership in thesuccess of your business,you will foster a sense ofpride in their work and a

greater commitment to highest-quality repairs.

Work on shop image. Because first impressions rundeep in attracting and keepingcustomers, look at your shop’sappearance through the eyes ofyour customers. Consider theoverall impression your cus-tomers get as they enter yourbusiness, and take steps to ensure that the entire service

New Year, Fresh StartShop Value Proposition Is Key To Customer Retention

Mary DellaValle, [email protected]

Beginning with this issue, we have a new mechanism inplace for Reader Service.

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[NewsUpdateMAHLE Clevite Inc. FinalizesAcquisition of RTI TechnologiesMAHLE Clevite recently announced the completion of its acquisitionof RTI Technologies. The transaction that closed on Jan. 1, 2013, re-names the company MAHLE Clevite Inc., RTI Division. The companywill continue to develop and distribute automotive maintenanceequipment including air conditioning service, fluid exchange and nitrogen tire inflation systems.

The completion of sale presents an opportunity for MAHLE to expand its business into the repair shop equipment sector of theautomotive aftermarket.

“Given the long-term approach to the automotive aftermarket asan important sales channel for MAHLE on a global scale, this acqui-sition will broaden our aftermarket offerings within our strategicproduct and service range and make us one of the leaders in thissegment North America,” said Dan Moody, general manager ofMAHLE’s Aftermarket business for North America.

MAHLE Clevite Inc., RTI Division will continue operations in York,PA, and supply shop equipment under the MAHLE brand to the independent aftermarket and major OE manufacturers globally.Additionally, the acquisition will allow MAHLE to focus on continu-ous sales growth and customer service in North America, togetherwith potential business expansion in other regions.

For more information, visit www.mahle-aftermarket.com, orcontact your local representative.

Multi Parts Supply Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Certification

Multi Parts Supply (MPS), www.multiparts.net, recently announced that itachieved International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 –Quality Management Certification at its Shanghai, China facility. ISO is theworld’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards, providingstate-of-the-art specifications for products, services and good practice.Developed through global consensus, the standards remove barriers tointernational trade.

ISO 9001:2008 is based on a number of quality management princi-ples, including strong customer focus, the motivation and implication oftop management and the process approach to continual improvement.MPS President Brian S. Cohn stated, “This certification illustrates ourdaily and continual commitment to deliver quality products, producedby quality people, employing the very best practices. I applaud ourShanghai team on their effort and dedication to upholding MPS’ ownhighly held standards.” He continued, “While this certification is specificto our Shanghai facility, our commitment to quality is companywide.”

Mitchell 1 and ASE Present 2012Technician of the Future AwardBrent Horner from Lima, OH, received the Technicianof the Future award, sponsored by Mitchell 1 and theNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence(ASE), during a ceremony on Nov. 15 as part of the2012 ASE Fall Board of Governors meeting in San Antonio, TX. Debbie Hooge, an independent salesconsultant for Mitchell 1 in the Texas region, present-ed Horner with a $500 cash award and a $1,500 giftcertificate from Mitchell 1 toward a subscription toProDemand or other Mitchell 1 product.

“We would like to congratulate Brent on being named the 2012 Technician of the Future,” said Nick DiVerde, senior marketing director, Mitchell 1. “We are very proud of Brent’s accomplishments as theydemonstrate his commitment to being the best automotive technician he can be. We wish Brent the verybest – we know he will be successful in his future endeavors.”

Horner is currently a full-time student at the University of Northwestern Ohio in the automotive technol-ogy and high performance associate’s degree program. During high school, Horner worked at PohankaHonda of Salisbury, MD, as an automotive technician student intern in the Automotive Youth EducationalSystems (AYES) program.


[NewsUpdate

Parts Plus To Award Spa Getaway Grand Prize ThroughCar Care Center Sweepstakes

Beginning Jan. 15, Parts Plus Car Care Centersnationwide will be offering their customers agrand-prize trip for two to an exclusive spa and resort in Sonoma, CA, as part of the group’s lat-est sweepstakes promotion, according to MikeLambert, president of the Network.

“The winners will be treated to gourmet-cook-ing classes, fine dining and wine tours in beautifulSonoma,” Lambert said. “While Parts Plus hasmade a concentrated effort to gear some of ourCar Care Center promotions toward our growingfemale customer base, this sweepstakes is idealbecause enjoying gourmet food and relaxing inAmerica’s premier wine and spa coastal destina-tion appeals to everyone.”

Twenty-five first-place winners will receive a 10-piece gourmet cookware set, while each PartsPlus Car Care Center nationwide will be awardingcopies of the New American Heart AssociationCookbook to their local customers. No purchaseis necessary to win. Entries must be received byFeb. 28, 2013.

From left: Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO; DebbieHooge, Mitchell 1 independent sales consultant; BrentHorner; and Mike Phillips, ASE board chairman.

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[NewsUpdate

Wiper Blades:1. What is your primary source for Wiper

Blades?WORLDPAC

2. Why is that primary source your first call? #1 Availability, #2 Product options and #3

Scheduled delivery times3. Do you buy different brands based on

certain vehicle applications, or solely onbrand preference and brand trust? I almost always use Bosch, when it’s avail-

able. We prefer Bosch wipers because of theirproper fit and OE quality. 4. Do you stock wiper blades at your

shop? And, if so, how much?Yes, about 20 sets for various applications.

Motor Oil:1. What is your primary source for Motor Oil?

I have a bulk contract with a Castrol distributor.2. Why is that primary source your first call?

We call the oil company rep directly for theproduct we choose, and they turn us over tothe local distributor.3. Do you buy different brands based on

certain vehicle applications, or solely onbrand preference and brand trust?We use the correct oil type and weight per

the manufacturers’ specification.Many times, the manufacturer will recom-

mend a brand, for example: Castrol only forBMW M power, and Mobile One for MercedesAMG. So we tend to stay with that brand.4. Do you stock motor oil at your shop? And,

if so, how much?Yes, approximately 100 gallons synthetic

and 50 gallons conventional.

Reader Spotlight: Sourcing Wiper Blades & Motor OilNew for 2013 is this Reader Spotlight, where readers will discuss how they source various

aftermarket product lines and what criteria they use when making buying decisions. This month, Frank Scandura, owner of two Frank’s European Service locations in Las Vegas,

and one in Henderson, NV, discusses his buying decisions when sourcing Wiper Blades andMotor Oil.

Arnott Opens New TexasDistribution Center Arnott Inc. has announced the opening of a new distribu-tion center in Texas near Dallas. The new facility is part ofArnott’s ongoing commitment to enhance customer sup-port and shorten delivery times in North America andacross the world. In 2012, Arnott also opened distributioncenters in Southern California and Ontario, Canada. Thenew Texas location will dramatically reduce freight costsand shorten delivery times for Arnott customers in thesouth central U.S.

Prior to opening the new distribution centers, cus-tomers in some parts of the central region, on the WestCoast and in Canada had to wait five or six days forArnott parts to be shipped via UPS Ground from Arnott’smain distribution center in Merritt Island, FL. Now thosesame areas are able receive Arnott’s air suspension prod-ucts in half the time and overnight in some locations.

BOSCH ADDS COURSE INADVANCED GDIBosch has expanded its repertoire oftraining courses to include an ad-vanced course on Gasoline Direct Injection Technology (GDI). This one-day class will be offered in various locations throughout the U.S. and willlaunch in 2013.

The course uses a blend of instruc-tor-led training supplemented by jobaids and “minds on” problem-solvingexercises.

The 2013 schedule for this coursecan be found by visitingwww.boschtechinfo.com or by calling1-855-BoschTech.



[NewsUpdate

The Federal-Mogul VehicleComponent Solutions organiza-tion received the 2012 Out-standing Training SupportAward from the AftermarketAuto Parts Alliance during thegroup’s winter shareholdermeeting in December in Aventura, FL.

The Outstanding TrainingSupport Award recognizes thesupplier that best supports thetechnical training needs of eachAlliance shareholder businessand the more than 2,300 affili-ated auto parts stores and over2,900 certified service center lo-cations. Federal-Mogul providesan extensive range of trainingprograms at its state-of-the-artTechnical Education Center (FM

TEC) in St. Louis, as well as atthousands of customer locationsacross North America. The com-pany’s training program will beexpanded in early 2013 with theintroduction of a sophisticatedin-market product, brand andtechnical support platform forvehicle service providers. Thenew platform features teams ofASE-certified specialists and so-phisticated technical supportvehicles that will be deployed tokey markets across North America.

“We are committed to provid-ing the most effective and ac-cessible technical training forour distribution partners andthe tens of thousands of busi-nesses and front-line automo-

tive professionals who specifyand install Federal-Mogul prod-ucts each day. The Allianceaward is a clear indication thatour investment in training paysimpressive dividends for distrib-utors and their customers andcomplements the value of ourindustry-leading brands,” saidJay Burkhart, senior vice presi-dent, global markets, VehicleComponent Solutions.

For more information, contactyour Federal-Mogul distributoror visitwww.federalmogul.com/training.

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There are times when I find I have more helpersin the shop than I have on the payroll. I didn’t askfor this extra help, but there they are, right in themiddle of the shop. Who are they, and where didthey come from? Ah, yes, it’s those customers whowant to keep an extra eye on their ride.

It’s pretty sneaky how they manage to get past

the front desk, the waiting area, through the serv-ice door and then squeeze

by the tire racks. For safetyreasons, it’s best that cus-

tomers stay in the waitingroom. But some ofthese adventurous individuals are com-

pelled to help me out, nomatter what.

There are too many hoses, cords

and danger-ous typesof equip-ment to bespending theafternoon in aplace with which

you are notfamiliar. Alot of times,an unsuspecting “helper”won’t notice that floor jack,or those sharp tools at theedge of the workbench. Thepossibility of encounteringdanger just doesn’t matterto some of these newhelpers. They’ll still want towander into the bay and“help” me out.

I can usually spotwho’s going to bethe next shophelper. All I have todo is pulltheir car

Handling Temporary HelpersDealing With Customers WhoFind Their Way Into Your Bay

By Scott “Gonzo” Weaver, owner Superior Auto Electric, Tulsa, OK


[Gonzo’sToolbox

Scott “Gonzo” Weaver, gonzostoolbox.com

It’s pretty sneaky how customers manage toget past the front desk, the waiting area,

through the service door and then squeezeby the tire racks. For safety reasons, it’s bestthat they stay in the waiting room. But some

of these adventurous individuals are compelled to help me out, no matter what.

into the shop. If there’s afresh, icy drink inthe cup holder, anopen pack of ciga-rettes and lighterlying on the passengerseat, and a book or a lap-top, there’s a good chancethey’ll be popping their

head around the corner.“Do you mind if I get my drink

out of the car?” my new shophelper will ask.

Well, I just can’t say no. Now,sometimes they’ll grab their drinkand head right back tothe waiting room. Othertimes, I’m not that lucky.It’s their perfect ex-cuse to hangaround the car.

Soon, the newshop helper is lean-ing over thefender with theirice-cold drink,watching theprocess of me figur-ing out what’s up

with their ride.At times, it’s rather

interesting; at other times,it’s simply annoying. I can

never tell until theconversationstarts. If the firstquestion is,“What do you

think it is?” I know it’s going tobe one of those days. Like mostnew helpers, they’re unaware ofthe dangers of posing such an in-appropriate and pointless ques-tion at this point in time. I’drather not guess at this stuff. IfI’m wrong, the next thing youknow is that I’m trying to explain

why whatever I thought itwas is “not the problem.”

Thinking just gets meinto trouble. It’s always best to ver-

ify, diagnose and thenrepair the problem.

“Let’s run some tests, andthen we’ll know for sure,” Itell them. Some realize that

they’re out of place and


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A lot of times, an unsuspecting “helper”won’t notice that floor jack, or thosesharp tools at the edge of the work-

bench. The possibility of encounteringdanger just doesn’t matter to some of

these new helpers. They’ll still want towander into the bay and “help” me out.


should probably stick to watchingthe ice in their drink melt. But, forothers, it wouldn’t take much tohave them reach over and pick upa wrench or two. They’ll lean onthe A/C recovery machine whileit’s running as if it’s an old-fash-ioned hitching post, or stick theirhead through the passenger win-dow while I’m under a dash.

I have to keep from laughing asI watch their jumpy reactions tothe recovery machines’ unex-pected clicks and groans, whilethey stand there trying to act ca-sual. And, no matter how clumsythey may look with all of their

uncoordinated antics, they’re stillgoing to keep a firm grip onthat drink.

This little trip into theback of the shopisn’t so much tocheck up on their car,but a way to observethe process of diagnos-ing the problem. It’s asif it were some sort of

exhibition. They’ll look high andlow throughout the shop, take afew sips from their drink andthen pay attention to what I’mdoing to see how I determinewhat’s wrong.

The new help will concentrateon what I’m doing, so they can gohome and tell their friends aboutsome sort of crazy-looking ma-chine, or detail a technique theywatched me perform on their car.

I guess in another decade ortwo, I’ll be the old guy hangingaround the next generation’s re-pair tech. There’s no doubt I’ll bethat unwanted temporary helper

telling stories about how Iused to fix cars,

too. Yep, that dayis coming. I don’tknow when, butit’s coming.Guess I betterprepare. Nowwhere did I putthat ice-colddrink?


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I guess in another decade or two, I’ll be

the old guy hanging around the next

generation’s repair tech. There’s no

doubt I’ll be that unwanted temporary

helper telling stories about how I used

to fix cars, too.

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The Toyota Scion TC is the odd vehicle in the Toyota fleet. The TC shares its platformwith the Avensis, which was not sold in the

U.S., and shares some brake components with theCorolla and even the Camry. There are no brake-specific TSBs or recalls for the 2005-’10 TC.

The replacement of the pads and rotors isstraightforward, but there are some things thatyou should know before you start.

This car is designed for ceramic friction mate-rial formulations. If the brake system is operatingcorrectly, it’s not uncommon for a set of rotors tolast three sets of ceramic pads. Toyota even rec-ommends not machining the rotors if they arewithin specifications for thickness, thickness variation and runout.

The new friction materials must be compatiblewith the old, or the rotors must have the right

surface finish so the new pads can apply a transfer layer of new friction material.

Basics

• Lug Nuts Torque: 76 ft.-lbs.

• Caliper Bracket Bolts: 35 ft.-lbs.

• Caliper Guide Pin: 25 ft.-lbs.

Front Brakes

The front brakes use a ventedrotor. The minimum runoutspecification is 0.0020.” Thiscan be adjusted with a runoutcorrection plate that fits between the hub flange and

Brake Job: 2005-’10 Toyota Scion


[TechFeatureBy Andrew Markel, Editor,Brake & Front End Magazine

SCION BRAKE JOB


the rotor. The plates can correctup to 0.006” of runout. Fine-tun-ing can be performed with taperof the correction plate and therunout in the hub and rotor. Anon-the-car lathe can also be used.

In most service information,you will not find a specificationfor disc thickness variation(DTV). But most engineers willsay that there should be zero orless than 0.0005.”

The OE brake pad shim is atwo-piece style with the innershim designed to move or float between the outer pad and back-ing plate. The shim should not

be reused to prevent deflectionand corrosion. Toyota does indi-


SCION BRAKE JOB[TechFeature



cate that the inner shim can belubricated to resolve noise.

The wear sensor is mounted onthe inner pad and should bemounted on top.

Rear Brakes The rear brakes use solid rotorsand single-piston calipers, andthe parking brake is mounted inthe hat.

The rear runout specification isaround 0.006,” but your goalshould be around 0.002-0.003.”Leaving too much runout mayresult in a pulsation problem in afew thousand miles. Runout canbe corrected using a runout cor-rection plate that goes betweenthe rotor and the hub flange. On-the-car brake lathes can be usedto correct runout only if there isenough material on the rotor.

The trickiest items on the rearbrakes are the boots and bush-

ings for the slide pins. Make surethe seals and lips are fullyseated. Also, the pads have eightabutment clips that fit over thelands on the caliper bracket.

Anti-Lock Brake System

The TC uses a four-channel ABSsystem. The factory scan tool orenhanced scan tool has diagnos-tic tests to check pump and sole-noid function. The TC uses four





active wheel speed sensors thatgenerate square-wave signals.The tone rings are located in theinner seal of the wheel bearing.All the bearings are pressed intothe knuckles.

Bleeding

The TC’s conventional brake system can be bled in a numberof ways. The bleeding sequenceis RR, LR, RF and LF. The HCUcan be bled using a scan toolwith the right software.

Parking Brake Adjustment

1. Remove the hole plug on thebacking plate, and turn thetoothed adjuster to expand theshoes until the disc locks.

2. Back off the shoe adjusteruntil the disc can rotatesmoothly.

3. Back off the adjuster anothereight clicks.

4. Check that there is no brakedrag.

If there is too much travel inthe lever, the cable can be ad-justed at the lever by removingpart of the rear console. Toyotarecommends six to nine clicks. IC





On June 15, 1911,Charles F. Ketteringwas awarded a patent

for an electric self-starter for au-tomobile engines. Thinking outof the box, Kettering designed asmall, high-torque motor thatwould deliver a burst of energylasting only long enough to ini-tiate the internal combustioncycle. Fortunately for moderncommuters, Kettering’s electricself-starter transformed the au-tomobile from a temperamentalnovelty item into a practicalmeans of transportation.

COMPONENT BASICS

From a historical view, it’s im-portant to remember that Ketter-ing’s conventional field-coilstarter required battery power tocreate the magnetic field neededto make the starter armatureturn. During the 1980s, field-coilstarters were phased out infavor of “ferrite” permanent-magnet starters.

Since the fields in permanentmagnet starters don’t requirebattery power, permanent-mag-net starters require much lesscurrent to crank an engine. Theresult is a much lighter, farmore efficient starter motor.But, because permanent or “fer-rite” magnets are made of a

brittle ceramic material, theyare vulnerable to crackingcaused by sudden impacts.Cracked magnets can be toughto diagnose, which is why it’susually better to replace thestarter as an assembly than torepair or rebuild it. See Photo 1.

In addition, the rotating massof the starter armature is re-duced to create a more compactstarter motor assembly. As pic-tured above (see Photo 2), the armature on most modernstarters terminates into a sungear mating with a set of plane-tary gears (see Photo 3 on page32) provide the initial gear re-duction for the starter. A sec-ondary reduction gear can alsobe used on starters like the oneused to illustrate this story. See

Photo 4 on page 32.The starter “solenoid” is actu-

ally a combination of an electricrelay and solenoid. The relayportion electrically connects thestarter armature to the battery.The solenoid portion mechani-cally engages the starter’s drivepinion with the engine’s fly-wheel gear. While modern sole-noids usually incorporate twohigh-amperage terminals and


By Gary Goms, Import Specialist ContributorOXYGEN SENSOR[DiagnosticSolutions

Starter & Battery

DiagnosticsPhoto 1: The insulation between the commutator segments should be recessedabout 1/32” beneath the commutator bars.

Photo 2: In this application, the starterarmature is surrounded by six perma-nent magnets.


one low-amperage, primary activation terminal,some older designs might incorporate an additional primary “by-pass” terminal that wasoriginally designed to boost ignition coil voltageduring cranking. In some applications, the by-passterminal is unused and remains a vestigial remnantof past technology.

The starter over-run or one-way clutch is a simpleroller-type clutch that’s designed to release whenthe engine speed exceeds cranking speed. In rare in-stances, the clutch will seize, which can cause thestarter armature to explode from centrifugal force asthe engine accelerates. In other cases, the clutch willsimply wear out, which usually results in a“whirring” sound, indicating that the starter motor

is running, but not engaged to the flywheel.

STARTER ACTUATION SYSTEMS

For safety’s sake, the starter’s primary circuit is rout-ed through a neutral safety switch on automatictransmission vehicles and through a clutch safetyswitch on manual transmission models. With thatsaid, current practice is to reduce the electrical loadon the ignition, neutral safety and clutch switches byinserting a starter relay into the starter primary circuit. In this case, the above switches activate thestarter relay switch rather than the starter’s primarysolenoid circuit.

Keep in mind also that modern technology in somevehicles has delegated the starter engagement processto the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). In this sys-tem, turning the ignition switch or pressing the“start” button simply commands the PCM to engagethe starter motor. Failures in these systems shouldfirst be diagnosed with a scan tool and by using diag-nostic techniques similar to those used in any othersystem controlled by the PCM.

BATTERY DIAGNOSTICS

The first step is to make sure that the battery termi-nals and cables are free of corrosion. Next, determine the battery state of charge (SOC) and condition by testing with a conductance or variable-


OXYGEN SENSOR[DiagnosticSolutions

Photo 3: This starter motor terminates into a planetary gear setsimilar to those used in automatic transmissions.

Photo 4: The secondary reduction drive gear contains an over-runclutch that disengages the starter motor as the engine speed increases.

Photo 5: Corrosion at the lower solenoid terminal on this startercaused an intermittent “clicking,” no-cranking complaint.

load, carbon pile battery tester. Recharge or replacethe battery as required. Voltage drop from the bat-tery to the starter can be measured by attaching avoltmeter in parallel to the positive battery terminaland to the solenoid B+ terminal.

The rule of thumb is that voltage drop shouldn’texceed 0.5 volts during cranking. The voltage dropon the negative ground terminal can similarly bemeasured by attaching the voltmeter lead to a cleanarea on the engine block and to the battery B- termi-nal. Here again, the voltage drop shouldn’t exceed0.5 volts. See Photo 5 on page 32.

STARTER CURRENT DIAGNOSIS

Most starter-related electrical failures can be diag-nosed by measuring current flow into the starter. Actual current flow to the starter can be measuredby attaching a 600-amp inductive current probe tothe battery positive or negative cables. The probecan be attached to a multimeter with aminimum/maximum (min/max) recording featureor to a two-channel lab scope. To illustrate how astarter works on a vehicle in good condition, I’ve in-cluded a lab scope recording of battery terminalvoltage and starter amperage draw. See Figure 1.

The amperage draw begins from the “zero” pointat the left. The initial amperage drawn by the sole-

noid primary circuit occurs at 70 milliseconds (ms).If the voltage remains at zero, it’s likely that the sys-tem has a bad neutral or clutch safety switch, or thatthe starter relay is defective. If the solenoid amper-age remains at 2-3 amps, the solenoid doesn’t havecontinuity to the starter. Bad solenoid contacts,worn starter brushes or an open-circuit armaturecan be the cause. In this case, the primary symptomwill be a clicking noise as the solenoid primary cir-cuit activates. Any of the above failures can result inan intermittent starter engagement complaint.

Once the solenoid closes the circuit at 100 ms, theamperage draw increases to 311 amperes at the trig-ger point. As the engine cranks, the amperage drawdeclines until approximately 300 ms. At about 300ms, amperage rises slightly as the torque load onthe starter is momentarily increased due to a possi-ble variation in fuel delivery or spark advance.

Similarly, battery terminal voltage spikes downto nearly 8.0 volts at 100 ms as cranking amperageis suddenly drawn from the battery. The batteryterminal voltage begins to rise to about 10.0 volts at200 ms as the starter amperage begins to stabilize.As the engine begins to crank, 10.0 volts should beconsidered the minimum voltage. If the batterywon’t maintain 10.0 volts during cranking, thePCM might fail to process data or activate the injec-tor and ignition system drivers. See Figure 2.


OXYGEN SENSOR[DiagnosticSolutions

Figure 1: A lab scope display of the relationship between voltageand amperage can provide valuable information about the condi-tion of the starter and battery.

Figure 2: At 2.5 milliseconds, available battery voltage dropsfrom about 13.0 volts to 9.19 volts as the starter is engaged.After the engine starts at 6.3 milliseconds, the alternator beginsrecharging the battery at 13.8 volts.


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BATTERY VOLTAGE GRAPHINGGraphing available battery terminal voltage alsoprovides a direct insight into battery condition.Charging voltage should be achieved approximatelytwo seconds after the engine starts. If charging volt-age doesn’t increase within that time interval, it’slikely that the battery doesn’t have enough remain-ing plate capacity to fully support starter currentdraw. In any case, using a lab scope to display avail-able battery voltage and amperage discharge is aneasy way to quickly evaluate battery, starter andstarter activation systems.

A LOOK AT IDLE/STOP TECHNOLOGY

We’re beginning to see “idle/stop” or “stop/start”technology enter the non-hybrid import market, withfuel savings ranging from an estimated 5 to 15% innormal driving. Although a version of idle/stop tech-nology was popularly introduced in a European version of Volkswagen in 1983, the technology has anumber of issues, including how to power the HVACand lighting systems while the engine is stopped.

Because idle/stop technology obviously requiresa rapid discharge/recharge cycle, the absorbedglass mat (AGM) battery most closely meets thoserequirements. Similarly, idle/stop engine crankingsystems include integrated starter/generator sys-tems mounted at the flywheel or connected to thefront of the crankshaft by the drive belt. Others usean “enhanced” starter motor system that is built towithstand repeated cranking cycles. With the advent of direct fuel injection and electronic valve-trains, some manufacturers have explored usingfuel and spark timing alone to initiate the internalcombustion process. IC


Correction: In the November 2012 issue of ImportCar, Iwrote, “Negative fuel trim numbers caused by minor intakevacuum leaks generally disappear under heavy engine loads.Positive fuel trims caused by leaking fuel pressure regulatorsand injectors also tend to disappear under increased engineloads.” I obviously swapped the terms “positive” and “neg-ative.” My apologies for any inconveniences this might havecaused. Thanks and a tip of the Technical Hat to Carl Lynch,owner of Carl’s Repair in Carey, OH!


T iming belts have been around long enoughthat most of our customers are well awarethat they need to be replaced at a scheduled

interval. Most are also aware of the catastrophicconsequences should they be overlooked and leftin service until they fail.

This month, we’ll take a look at replacing the belton the V6 Honda/Acura engine, pointing out somedetails that may make the next job go easier for you.

The first step in timing belt replacement is sell-ing the job. For many years, the industry standardfor belt replacement was 60,000 miles. Those of uswith more experience can even remember when30,000 miles was the norm.

Over the years, the materials and processes usedin timing belt manufacturing have allowed Honda

to move that interval to90,000 miles and 105,000miles. I use the 90,000-mile mark as my signal.As a customer’s vehicle

nears this indicator, remindhim or her that the belt needs

to be replaced.When pricing the job, don’t over-

look additional and necessary relatedsales. The timing belt drives the water pump on

these engines. Although very reliable, I wouldconsider it a bad bet to think the pump will last180,000 miles. The same thing goes for the drivebelts. Be sure to include replacing them as part ofthe 90,000-mile service on the four-cylinder vehicles; it’s easily overlooked when the car isequipped with a timing chain.

I’ll go through the timing belt replacement stepshere, but this is not intended to replace the serviceinformation available in your shop. One of themost frustrating things for any shop owner iswhen techs don’t take advantage of available service information.

1. Get started by disconnecting the bat-tery and removing the accessorydrive belt. On power steering-equipped cars, thepump or pulleyhas to be

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Timing Belts:

removed to gain access. Some techs will removethe pulley and leave the pump in place, while oth-ers will opt to disconnect power steering lines andremove the pump. Either way will work, but ifyou opt to pull the lines have some shop ragshandy to catch any fluid that escapes to avoidmessing up your work area (see Photos 1 and 2).

2. As you remove the belts, spin anything thatrotates to ensure the bearings are in good shape,and source any needed parts before reassembly.

3. Next, bring cylinder number one up to TDCby lining up the white mark on the crank pulleywith the pointer on the front cover. Loosen thecrankshaft bolt; this can be a challenge without theproper tool to hold the crankshaft. This hex-shaped tool (see Photo 3) fits inside the crank pul-ley with an opening that provides access to thecrank bolt. With the breaker bar or handle of thetool against the cross member, you can apply theneeded loosening torque with a breaker bar andextension (see Photo 4).

4. While you’re there, take a close look at thecrank pulley for any signs of wear orseparation. It’s not a verycommon problem,but if

you’re ever chasing a report of a noise in the tim-ing belt area, or a slipping belt noise when thebelts look good, these pulleys have been known toseparate. Look closely with the engine running tosee if the outer ring (where the drive belt rides) isrunning true to the hub. If it’s wobbling, more in-vestigation is warranted.

5. Next, support the engine to remove the right-side engine mount bracket. Remove the dipsticktube if it’s in the way, and the previously loosenedcrankshaft pulley.

6. Remove the timing belt covers. If the modelyou’re working on uses a timing guide plate, remove the plate from the front of thecrankshaft sprocket, making

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Photo 3: Crank holding tool

Photo 4: Crank tool with breaker bar

Photos 1 (left) and 2 (below):Remove and cap the power steer-ing line before removing thepump. Some techs prefer leavingthe pump in place and removingthe pulley to gain access.

Photo 5: Crank marksare in line for TDC on cylinder number 1

note that the concave side is facing outward.7. With the covers removed, be sure you have

number one cylinder on TDC. With the lower,outer cover removed, align the dimple on drivepulley with the mark on the oil pump (see Photos5 on page 41), while confirming that the cam pul-ley marks are in line with the marks on the innercovers (see Photos 6 and 7).

8. Before the belt is removed, your service infor-mation will instruct you to hold the tensioner inplace to prevent it from extending as the belt is re-moved. To accomplish this, there is threaded bossprovided that lines up with the tensioner pivotarm. The bolt to do the job is also provided as oneof the L-shaped bolts that secure the battery. Grinda slight point on the bolt and install it only hand-tight. You’re not trying to compress the tensioner,but rather just hold it in place. This step can be a

time saver if you’re planning to reinstall the tim-ing belt you’re removing. Since the bolt holds thetensioner in place, it won’t be necessary to removeand retract the tensioner.

9. Relieve the tension on the timing belt by loos-ening the timing belt idler pulley bolt and pulley,and then remove the timing belt. There are twostyles of tensioners used on the V6s — one issealed, while the other has a service bolt on thebackside. With the tensioner removed, if it’s thesealed unit, slowly apply pressure until the servicepin can be installed (see Photos 8, 9 and 10a, and10b-10c on page 44).

10. If you have a tensioner with the service bolt,clamp it in thevise by one ofthe mountingears with the


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Honda Civic 1.7L 2001-’05Tensioner Spring InstallationWhen installing a GTKWP312 kit on a 2001-’05 Civic 1.7L, it’s crucialthat the tensioner spring be installed correctly onto the tensioner. If it’simproperly installed, the open end of the spring hook can catch on thetiming belt, possibly leading to severe engine damage.

The open end of the spring hook must be installed on the tensionerso that it is facing away from the belt and toward the engine block.The OE spring, which is included in the kit, should be replaced alongwith the other timing components. Use of the old spring will voidthe kit warranty.

Remember, it’s important to replace all of the components in-cluded in the timing belt kit to validate the manufacturer’s warranty.

Courtesy of Veyance Technologies.

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Figure 1: Notice that the open end of thespring is incorrectly facing toward the timingbelt, which could lead to severe engine damage if the hook snags or catches theedge of the timing belt.

Figure 2 illustrates how to properly installthe spring by facing the hook away from the tim-ing belt so there is no threat of the spring snag-

ging or catching the edge of the timing belt.

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Photo 6

service bolt facing up. Remove the service boltand, using a flat-bladed screwdriver in the hole,turn the screwdriver clockwise to retract the ten-sioner to install the U-shape stopper (retaining)tool (see Photo 11 on page 44). Take care to pre-vent spilling the oil.

Note: If either style of tensioner shows any signsof leakage, it should be replaced. Neither one is veryexpensive and always keep in mind that the client isexpecting this job to hold up for 100,000 miles.

11. With the belt removed, you can now removethe fasteners and replace the water pump. Beforeyou do, don’t forget that you removed the dipsticktube, so if you didn’t seal the hole before, now isthe time to be sure you don’t allow coolant toenter the crankcase. Either temporarily install thetube or find a plug that will do the job. An unopened witch’s hat from a bottle of gear oil or

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Photo 8:Any sign ofleakage at

either style oftensioner

should leadto replace-

ment

Photo 9:New sealed-style tensioner with installation pin installed

Photo 10a:Slowly tighten the vice untilthe pin can be installed

tube of silicone will do the job. 12. When it comes time to install the timing belt,

reinstall the tensioner with the pin or stopper toolin place, loosely install the idler pulley usingthread locker, and then install the timing belt in acounterclockwise direction following this se-quence: Crankshaft pulley, idler pulley, frontcamshaft pulley, water pump pulley, rear camshaftpulley and tension adjust pulley.

Note: Be sure the crankshaft and camshaft pul-leys remained aligned with the marks on the backcover. To aid in this process, we use spring-loadedclips to hold the belts on the pulleys as the belt isrouted. With the belt in place, tighten the idler pul-ley bolt to 38 ft.-lbs.

13. Next, remove the retaining tool or pin from theauto-tensioner. Install the engine mount bracket tothe front of engine. If you have a timing belt guideplate, install it with the concave surface facing out.Install the lower cover and crankshaft pulley.

14. Lubricate the pulley bolt and tighten to theproper torque; most go to 181 ft.-lbs., with certainmodels using a torque-to-yield-type bolt (but youwould have seen that in your service information

before you started this job). 15. Using the pulley bolt, rotate the engine by

hand for a couple of revolutions, always in theproper direction of rotation. In this case, thatwould be clockwise. This will let the tensioner extend, while letting you confirm the marks arestill in line when you stop at number one TDC.

16. If all is well, finish by installing the coversand other parts removed on disassembly. Witheverything buttoned up, all that’s left is to fill thecooling system with the proper coolant and bleedthe system (see Photo 12).

You may encounter a problem with the powersteering where it won’t bleed the air out of the sys-tem. This problem is often traced to the O-ring onthe removed line allowing air to enter the system.Depending on the condition of the fluid, it may bea good time to change the power steering fluid,and be sure that the screen in the bottom of thereservoir is clear while you are there.

Don’t forget the additional services, like sparkplugs, filters and fluids, that are due at the samemileage as the belt. At the very least, an oil changeshould be recommended.

Your customers are counting on you to take goodcare of their car, and a big part of that is remindingthem when service should be performed. IC


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Photo 10b:Auto tensioner before removal. Note how far the tensionerhas extended to compensate for belt wear.

Photo 10c:Tensioner

installed withthe pin in place

Photo 12:This simple tool makesfilling and bleeding thecooling system easy

Photo 11:Manual tensioner and stopper tool


MERCEDES-BENZALTERNATOR/GENERATORVOLTAGE REGULATOR MALFUNCTION

Affected vehicles: All model 203,209, 211, 215, 220 and 230 with

M112/113 engine, all model years On the above model vehicles,

if you encounter insufficientalternator/generator (G2) out-put, the voltage regulator, inte-

gral to G2 output, may be mal-functioning. The voltage regu-lator may be replaced as a sep-arate part and the procedurebelow should be followed.

1. Check regulation voltage ofthe generator (G2) as per WISinstructions:

- Model 203/209: AR15.40-P-5010P

- Model 211: AR15.40-P-5010T - Model 215/220: AR15.40-P-

5010I - Model 230: AR15.40-P-

5010R. 2. If the generator fails the

above test procedure, thenremove the unit from the vehi-cle for repair on a workbench.


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Fig 1: Mercedes-Benz

Fig 2: Mercedes-Benz

Refer to WIS Group 15.40 forthe correct instructions,depending on the model andbody variant.

3. Remove the plastic cover

from the rear of the generator,by first removing the two nutsfrom the studs (Fig. 1, 1) andthe one Philips head screw(Fig. 1, 2). Note which nut is

removed fromeither stud.

4. Remove thevoltage regulator(Fig. 2, 1) from thegenerator, byremoving thethree Philips headscrews (Fig. 2, 2and 3).

5. Check the fol-lowing prerequi-

sites to ensure that only theregulator needs to beexchanged. If any of the follow-ing items fail, then the entiregenerator needs to be replaced

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Fig 3: Mercedes-Benz Fig 4: Mercedes-Benz

and you may proceed to step 8. a. There are no scorch marks or

damage on the slip ring of thegenerator rotor (Fig. 3, 1 on page47).

b. The carbon brush length ofthe defective regulator is at least5 mm (Fig. 4, 1 on page 47).

c. The wear on the two brushesof the defective regulator is even(maximum 1 mm difference).

6. Install the new voltage regu-lator and tighten the Philipshead screws to:

a. Fig. 2, 2 = 2.0-2.4 Nm. b. Fig. 2, 3 = 1.0-1.4 Nm. 7. Install the plastic cover on

the back of the generator andtighten the Philips head screw(Fig. 1, 2) to 2.2-2.6 Nm and thetwo nuts (Fig. 1, 1) as follows:

a. Long stud to 29.0-32.0 Nm. b. Short stud to 11.0-13.0 Nm. 8. Reinstall the repaired gener-

ator or the new generator inreverse order and verify properoperation as described in step 1.

Note: Due to the several ver-sions of alternator/generators

used in production on all theabove models, please refer to EPCfor the correct voltage regulatorpart number application. The cor-rect part numbers may be foundin group 15 and/or 54 in EPC.

Courtesy of Identifix.

KIAINTERMITTENT HARD STEERING ON SORENTOS

This bulletinprovides infor-mation relatingto the service ofthe vehiclespeed sensor(Fig. 5) andadapter cord.Sorento EX vehicles pro-duced beforeOct. 6, 2004,may intermit-tently have vari-ations in thelevel of powerassist duringdriving or park-

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Fig 5: Kia-old

Fig 5: Kia-new

ing. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1012 may bestored in the EPS control module.

Note: The repair procedure in this technicalservice bulletin should only be performed oncustomer complaint vehicles.

Repair Procedure:1. Remove and replace the vehicle speed sen-

sor in the transmission on 2WD vehicles. SeeFig. 6. Torque the new speed sensor to 60 in.-lbs.or 7.5 Nm.

2. If the vehicle is equipped with 4WD, remove

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Fig 6: Kia

Fig 7: Kia

and replace the vehicle speed sensor in the trans-fer case. See Fig. 7 on page 49. Torque the newspeed sensor to 60 in.-lbs. or 7.5 Nm.

3. Install a new vehicle sensor adapter cord tothe new sensor. Connect the vehicle harness,then tie-up the wiring with a tie-strap to preventvibration and interference as shown in Fig. 8.

4. Connect the Hi-Scan Pro to the underhoodDLC only.

5. Select Elec. Power Steering and press Enter.6. Select Diagnostic Trouble Codes and press

Enter.7. Clear diagnostic trouble codes, as necessary.

Part Number Information:

Description Old P/N New P/N

Vehicle Speed Sensor 0K60A 55475 96420 4A600

Cord-Speed Sensor N/A 91400 3E999

Courtesy of KiaTechInfo.com.

SUBARUMYSTERIOUS LEAKING ENGINE OIL SEALS?CHECK THE PCV!

The Mitchell 1 Techline has heard of a very limitednumber of cases involving engine oil seals leakingafter being displaced from their normal positions.As the engine heats and cools, condensation canaccumulate in the PCV system, which, in extremecold, can eventually turn to ice.

Upon closer inspection, technicians havereported finding accumulations of ice restrictingor blocking airflow through the PCV system.When the engine’s PCV system cannot “breathe”properly, excessive crankcase pressure can build,resulting in oil seal displacement/leak.

Once the seal is displaced, the pressurebuildup condition is gone. This situation can eas-ily be overlooked if the vehicle is brought intothe shop the night before inspection and/orrepairs begin and allowed to “thaw out.” Oncethawed, the blockage is gone and the PCV sys-tem returns to normal operation. This conditionhas been found to occur only on turbochargedvehicles operating in extreme cold temperatures.

Courtesy of Mitchell 1. IC


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Fig 8: Kia



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Track Talk

For 2012 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series nationalchampion Lee Pulliam, beinglocked into the starting fieldfor the Late Model race at the2013 UNOH Battle At TheBeach is the opportunity of theyoung racer’s lifetime.

“The opportunity to go toDaytona, for me as a driver is areally big deal,” Pulliam said.“This is probably going to bemy only opportunity to run atDaytona, so it’s going to be abig deal for a lot of us.”

Pulliam, a Semora, NC,native, will be among many ofNASCAR’s up and coming starsgetting a chance to compete atthe legendary Daytona Interna-tional Speedway during Speed-weeks 2013.

The bright lights of the“World Center of Racing” willshine on the stars of NASCAR’sregional and touring series, asDaytona InternationalSpeedway hosts the inauguralUNOH Battle At The Beach onFeb. 18-19, 2013.

The two days of racing willbe headlined by three non-points special events — theNASCAR K&N Pro Series,NASCAR Whelen Modifiedtours, and the Late Model divi-sion of the NASCAR WhelenAll-American Series.

Joining Pulliam at the eventwill be many of NASCAR’s upand coming stars including:NASCAR K&N Pro Series Eastchampion Kyle Larson; 17-year-old Dylan Kwasniewski,the youngest K&N Pro SeriesWest Champion in history;

Chase Elliott, son of two-timeDaytona 500 champion BillElliott; and Joe Gibbs Racingdevelopmental driver DarrellWallace Jr.

“This is all about the stars oftomorrow vying for glory atDaytona International Speed-way,” said George Silbermann,NASCAR vice president ofregional and touring series.“During two days and nights ofintense competition, fans willbe able to see today’s aces ofshort track racing and somegreat young talent.”

Racers will compete on a0.4-mile oval track on thefamed Superstretch of DaytonaInternational Speedway.

The ultimate prize — apiece of throwback hardware.

Inaugural “Battle At TheBeach” trophies are replicas ofthe trophy bestowed upon infa-mous throttle-stomper Fonty

Flock for winning on theDaytona beach circuit in 1954.

“I always like old trophies,the history of NASCAR andwhere it comes from and whatit began as,” said Pulliam wholists Dale Earnhardt Sr. as hisracing inspiration. “I thinkthat’s an important part of thissport. To see that trophy beinga replica of one of the firstones given out, that’s reallyneat. It would be pretty sweetto take that thing home.”

With the addition of theBattle, Daytona InternationalSpeedway is the first track tofeature every level of NASCAR-sanctioned racing at its facility,as the short-track teams jointhe three national NASCARSeries and the Grand-AmSeries at the famed speedway.

“It’s our first foray intoshort-track racing,” saidDaytona International Speed-way President Joie Chitwood.“Now we’ve got this new two-day event on Monday andTuesday of race week, andwe’re really excited.”

Tickets for the UNOH BattleAt The Beach, along with allother Speedweeks 2013 events,can be purchased online atwww.daytonainternationalspeed-way.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.

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