OnDemand Live Tips for May, 2008

2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T - Rear Brake Servicing, by Osborns at OSBORNS AUTOMOTIVE

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

The rear brakes on this car have an electronic E-Brake motor that MUST be retracted using a scan tool when servicing/replacing the rear brakes.  If you try to push the piston back without retracting the E-Brake motor, you will damage the calipers.
When installing new pads, you will be required to enter the thickness of the […]

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited - dtc p0123 & p1596, by JohnS33 at AAA OF TIDEWATER 258

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Check your voltage on the TPS signal circut. If it sweeps ok, but the scanner shows 5volts or erratic readings, unplug the horn relay. If TPS voltage goes back to normal ansd stays that way, replace the air bag clockspring. If the speed control switch os shorted to voltage, it will set a code for […]

1993 Jaguar XJS - XJS Central Locking Re-Initializing, by Kevin Behan at SPORTS AND COLLECTOR CAR CENTER

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Jaguar factory recommends returning vehicle to dealer for programming. Try this:  Remove XJS module from right front kick panel.  Carefully pry tabs and remove board from inside module.  Open passenger window, and close doors and trunk.  Reach inside and trip the lower relay on the circuit board to cycle locks.  Once cycled, use remote to […]

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Erratic turn signal diagnosis, by M. Bliss at KENS SVC CTR HANOVER INC

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

SYMPTOM: Intermittent abnormal operation. I.E. Turn signal operation may result in both sides flashing like hazards. Messing with hazard/turn signal switch may lead to false diagnosis by assuming bad switch.
 DIAGNOSIS: Locate the connector at the back of the fuse panel at left side of dash that contains the Lt. Grn and Dk. Grn signal wires […]

1993 Ford Aerostar - Releasing the tension, by Beermanjon at Eiceman & Bennethum, Inc

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

For anyone who’s had the pleasure of trying to figure this out. Here you go….. Remove the cover on the handle and, with it fully released, insert a 1/8″ pin punch into the “front” hole on the lever (there are three holes on the pass. side of lever; two of them are almost ontop of […]