Saturday, October 3, 2009

Angle Torque Wrench


This is an Angle Torque Tool.
Make sure that the stop rod (black color L rod) is slightly shorter than the ext bar and socket as shown below. Otherwise the socket will not sit at the bottom of the cylinder head bolt properly.
The stop rod can be placed outside of the cylinder head wall for support or it could be placed inside whichever is convenient.
This tool is typically attached to a 9½ inch ext rod and a ratchet wrench of 200Nm or more of torque capability.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Questions on Automotive Competency

Attempt to answer the following questions to gauge your knowledge on the general aspects of  automotive repair etc..  (some of the questions are tricky, hence you need to read carefully )

1. Which sensor output is the engine rpm of the car ?

     a. Coolant Temperature Sensor
     b. Wheel Speed sensor
     c. Oxygen sensor
     d. Crank Angle sensor

Monday, September 7, 2009

Simple short circuit test


The diagram on the left is a very simple and effective way of checking for short circuits in most vehicles but the battery terminal must be disconnected.
Unless you are checking for proper ground of this wire i.e. it is a ground wire, a positive swing of the multimeter indicating continuity means that the wire is somewhere grounded in its path before reaching to another component or point in the electrical path.
Do not use this test on wires which are unknown to you as it could damage sensitive electronic components.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Mit Throttle and Ign Timing Service

Start the Car
Warm it up
Ground the Ign timing adj terminal (brown colour) with jumper wire.
Scanner to check the TPS value for (mV) and (%) opening and record it down.
Use scanner to check idle rpm of 750±50. If ok, skip below para.

If cannot achieve the above rpm, clean the throttle body as follows:
Remove air cleaner. (remove ign timing adj jumper wire if you have earlier connected it)
Plugged the air bypass hole at the bottom.... .....

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Power Steering Rack & Pinion with tie rod ends


The power steering boot can be removed once the tie rod ends which can be seen at both ends are screwed off its ends by first loosening the 19mm inner lock nut clockwise (inwards) and then turning the tie rod end anti-clockwise to remove it. Care must be taken to count the number of turns anti-clockwise on the tie rod end so that reinstallation will not be a problem. In any case, a wheel alignment is necessary after the Power Steering Assembly is removed for service since the alignment is bound to be affected.

Power Steering Rack and Pinion


This is a power steering gearbox, at the forefront is the Rack Support Cover which can be opened with a 8-Point 24mm Socket wrench.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Short Circuit Finder


Using short circuit finder connect black wire from sender to the supply 12 Volt side of fuse and the red wire from sender unit to the other side of the fuse slot.
Using the Receiver, trace continuity of the current by following the wire and note the change in the beeping sound as you run through the wire. Run the receiver unit from the red side of the sender unit end.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Door Problem


This Nissan Vanette Van has a problem with the sliding door handle. It cannot lock and is jammed.

What is the cause ?


Photo deductions ?