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Hybrid Electrical Safety:
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A Look at the New
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Hybrid Electrical Safety: Because
Your Life May Depend on It!
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Sticking Thermal Element
Can Cause Thermal Failure
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SPECIAL INTEREST & TECHNICAL
4 Hybrid Electrical Safety: Because Your Life May Depend on It!
by Carl Mustari
8 When Electricity Goes Bad
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FROM THE CEO: Two Years Later…
A Recipe For Success
by Dennis Madden
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FROM THE CEO
Two Years Later…
A Recipe For Success
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wo years ago, in the April 2009
edition of GEARS Magazine,
we discussed the collapse of
the automotive retail industry and the
impact it would have on the transmission repair business. Back then,
roughly 3000 dealerships across the
country were expected to close. And
once they had, we still couldn’t be sure
if the industry had hit rock bottom and
was on its way to recovery.
On top of that, people were genuinely panicked over the shape of the
economy and how it would impact
their lives and their businesses. People
weren’t buying new cars, but they
weren’t fixing their broken cars either;
we started to see a glut of broken cars
parked in people’s driveways.
As bad as things were, it seemed
pretty clear that, at some point, people
would be less apprehensive about having their cars fixed, and we’d see a rush
of repairs headed to transmission shops
across the country.
And that’s exactly what happened.
Over the last year or two, people who
would otherwise have bought new cars
were spending their money to have their
cars fixed. This was a fantastic boost to
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the auto repair business. But it came at
a cost: the apathy of thinking that things
were back to “normal”… that we could
return to business as usual.
It’s not. What you’re seeing, for
the most part, is a huge hump in the
cyclical nature of business. For the past
two years we’ve been enjoying the side
effects of the economic downturn, as
people were forced to cut back on luxuries, such as new cars.
So, two years later we’re beginning to see a recovery in new car sales.
According to Automotive News (www.
automotivenews.com), the 1st quarter
of 2011 saw an increase of 13.6% in
new car sales in North America as compared to 2010. This followed a similar
increase over the previous year.
What does that mean to you? If
you haven’t been working on those
community marketing programs we’ve
talked about over the last few years, it’s
time to get started.
During the economic bust we
learned that business owners who reach
out to their community, in the form
of public service, press releases, car
care clinics (last month was National
Car Care month), and similar activi-
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ties, were far more successful than
those who relied on traditional marketing strategies. It wasn’t complicated:
People were looking for a shop they
could trust.
Traditional marketing focuses on
sales; community-based marketing is
about people. It’s about you and who
you are. It gives potential customers
an opportunity to connect with you and
helps you develop a level of trust with
them.
So how can you take advantage of
community-based marketing? It’s actually not all that complicated. There are
no special tricks or secret handshakes.
The easiest way to begin is to put yourself out there and get involved.
Start by joining your local chamber
of commerce or businesspersons association. And don’t just pay the dues:
Attend the meetings. Volunteer your
services. Whether it’s putting up holiday lights or serving pancakes at the
annual pancake breakfast, every person
you meet is one more contact for you…
and your business.
Right now shops are still busy, and
ATRA is working hard to keep them
busy. But it starts with you: the shop
owner. It’s about becoming involved
with your community and building on
a reputation of trust… becoming the
go-to guy (or gal) when the chips are
down. It’s about being their “friend in
the business” when they’re in need of
your services.
We’ve been working to improve
ATRA’s reputation and name recognition. That along with your effort to
build trust among the people in your
community is a recipe for success.
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Hybrid Electrical Safety:
Because Your Life
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hen working on any hybrid
vehicle, safety is of utmost
importance. You need to be
aware of the high voltage and take the
necessary precautions.
Before attempting any major repair
work, make sure you’ve been trained in
electrical hybrid vehicle safety, whether
from a local college, tech school, dealership, or I-car safety classes.
While working on these systems
you should always wear class-zero rubber gloves rated to at least 1000 volts.
Inspect those gloves completely before
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each use for any defects, such as small
holes or tears. You should also wear
leather gloves over the rubber gloves,
to protect the rubber gloves from punctures (figure 1).
You’ll need to wear these gloves
until you’ve verified the hybrid system
voltage is low or completely disabled.
When not in use, it’s a good idea to
store the gloves in a canvas bag with a
ventilation hole in the bottom.
by Carl Mustari
The American Society for Testing
and Materials has evolved into ASTM
International. Its standards and ratings have been adopted for electrically
insulated gloves.
Vehicle manufacturers commonly recommend gloves with ASTM
International’s Class 0 rating for work
on hybrid vehicle high voltage circuits. This class 0 rating is the minimum required protection (1000V) for
working on hybrids.
OSHA requirements specify that
high voltage gloves be inspected
every six months by a qualified glove
inspection laboratory.
Some dealerships also rope off
the vehicle being serviced to keep
anyone else from entering the work bay
during maintenance on hybrid cars.
Once you’ve prepared to service
the vehicle, you’re ready to approach
the high voltage disconnect switch:
• Rotate the switch from the lock
position to the unlock position.
• Pull the switch out and reset it to
the shipping position (Ford Escape
Hybrid example).
• Wait 60 seconds to allow the capacitors in the inverter to discharge.
These capacitors can be rated
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around 450 volts and 125 amps each.
There are three capacitors in the inverter.
All high-voltage checkpoints must
be tested with a Category III voltmeter
rated at 1000 volts to verify the voltage
has dissipated (figure 2).
Never assume there’s no voltage in
the system; always check with a knowngood Category III meter. Remember:
even when the system is discharged,
the 300-volt battery pack can provide
lethal voltages.
Hybrid Battery
Information
Hybrid batteries consist of 250
individual cells, similar in shape
to a size D flashlight battery. Each
individual battery cell is contained in a
stainless steel case. Safety glasses must
always be worn (figure 3).
Each individual cell can create
1.3 volts. The cells are welded and
wrapped together in groups of five to
form a module. There are 50 modules in
the battery pack. The total battery pack
voltage potential is 300 volts DC.
The batteries are Ni-MH (NickelMetal Hydride). The battery pack
contains sealed batteries similar to the
batteries used in radio controlled toys,
laptop computers, and cell phones.
The battery case is designed to be
water resistant.
The battery cells contain a base
electrolyte — consisting of potassium
hydroxide as the dominant active ingredient —absorbed in a special paper.
The electrolyte won’t leak from the battery under most conditions; however, if
the battery is crushed, it’s possible for
small amounts of electrolyte to leak.
If a wrecked hybrid vehicle comes
into your shop, the vehicle’s safety
systems should head off any potential
safety issues. For example:
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1. The high voltage disconnect switch
(previously discussed) should have
disconnected automatically.
2. Manufacturers locate the battery
pack where it’s least likely to be
damaged: between the frame rails,
ahead of the rear axle.
3. When the airbag deploys, it immediately cuts off power to the battery
pack. Most emergency medical
technicians (EMTs) have received
training in how to deal with this.
Basic steps for disabling the HV
system include:
1. Make sure the ignition was turned
off and the key removed. This is
important because a full hybrid
runs on its silent electric motor
when stopped and may appear
to be turned off. Backup options
include removing the IGCT relay
or the HV fuse under the hood.
2. Disconnect the 12-volt battery.
3. Wear 1000-volt, Class 0-rated
insulated rubber gloves and follow
any special instructions provided
in the service manual for disabling
the high voltage system (figure
4). Procedures may vary between
vehicles and may include removing a service plug or removing a
locking tab and flipping a switch.
4. Check orange cables for any current using a CAT III certified digital volt-ohmmeter (DVOM) (figure
5).
Moving Hybrids in
Service Bays
The technicians shown (figure 6)
have the hybrid vehicle on dollies to
avoid charging the condensers in the
inverter while pushing the car in and
out of a service bay.
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Submersion
If a hybrid vehicle was fully or
partially submerged, disable the high
voltage battery pack, SRS airbags, and
gasoline fuel pump.
When putting a hybrid vehicle
back into service, check the insulation
before activating high voltage circuits.
You can use an insulation tester, often
called a megaohmmeter, such as the
Fluke 1587, to test the insulation.
Acceptable resistance ratings should be
over 1 million ohms.
If insulation resistance is less than
one million ohms, you’ll need to locate
where insulation may be weak.
Hoisting a Hybrid
When hoisting or using a floor
jack, pay attention to the lift points.
Orange cables run under the vehicle
just inside the frame rails on most
hybrids.
Sound Level Legislation
Hybrid cars are quiet; so quiet you
may not realize the vehicle is moving
because you can’t hear anything.
The federal government and a
handful of states are considering legislation to set minimum sound levels for
hybrid cars.
In April, Representatives Edolphus
Towns (D-NY) and Cliff Stearns
(R-FL) introduced the Pedestrian
Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. The
bill proposes a two-year study to determine the best strategy for tackling
safety concerns about hybrids among
the visually impaired.
Thanks to Cherokee Ford in
Woodstock, GA for information on the
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
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When Electricity
Goes Bad
by David Skora
Technical Director,
Valve Body Pro
Sometimes
isolating an
electrical problem
is as simple as just
looking around.
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his article is about how important it is to troubleshoot the
electrical devices used to shift
today’s transmissions correctly. Now,
don’t stop reading just because I mentioned electricity: We’re not going to
talk about Ohm’s Law or try to get you
to use fancy meters or oscilloscopes.
There are plenty of magazine articles
and textbooks that already cover this
subject very well.
What I notice is that a lot of guys
who are new to this industry don’t start
to learn about electricity until they run
into a problem. I can’t blame them: “If
it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
But, in reality, the best time to learn
about electrical circuits is by testing circuits that are good. That way you know
how they’re supposed to work. The following examples that I’ve come across
may help guide your own troubleshooting… when electricity goes bad.
Let’s take a look at the basic, on8
Figure 1: Interior of handicapped driver’s van.
off electrical circuit. Remember: these
types of circuits involve a load device
such as a light bulb, a fan, or a transmission solenoid. And they typically
include a power source, a switch, and
a ground, which make the device work.
The textbook examples for a bad
circuit include several scenarios such
as an open or a short in the circuit or a
continuity problem. In the real world,
it usually comes down to the device or
on-off switch is bad, there’s no power,
or no ground. And while you could
spend a lot of time and effort tracking
down the specific problem, very often
it’s not necessary.
Let’s take a look at a few examples
and you’ll see what I mean:
A general repair shop next door
had a customer with 1996 E250 van
equipped with handicap lift and modified driver controls (figure 1). I noticed
that the tech had been working on this
van for a few days. One day after work
he told me the story. The issue was that
it wouldn’t pass the smog test because
the check engine light was on.
He started in the right direction: He
recorded and cleared the code. During a
test drive, he noticed that it drove fine
until the check engine light came on;
then it started shifting hard. He found
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the same VSS code in memory. He then
verified that the battery, grounds, and
fuses were all okay. He also found out
from the customer that the dash and
parking lights didn’t always work.
At this point he pulled the dash
to check the circuits at the PSOM
(Programmable Speedometer Odometer
Module). Since the power and ground
circuits checked out, he assumed the
PSOM must be bad. He installed a used
dash from a salvage yard. The owner
picked up the van and returned the next
day with the same problem.
The tech told me that the problem
was erratic and seemed to be related to
driving with the lights on. Sure enough,
the wiring diagrams seemed to indicate
a possible relationship between a common “joined in electrical lingo” voltage
feed to the PSOM and the headlight
switch.
So at this point he installed a new
headlight switch and new turn signal
switch, and was seriously considering ordering a new dash assembly. I
couldn’t help but feel compelled to
help him — not just for his sake, but
also because I wanted to see the handicapped owner get his van back.
The wiring diagrams showed a
relationship between fuse number 1
and fuse number 5 in the dash panel
fusebox. Number one provided the battery feed to
the PSOM, brake switch,
turn signal switch, and
ABS module.
Fuse number 5 was
an ignition feed to the
transmission range sensor,
turn signal switch, OD
cancel switch, daytime
running light module,
and some other circuits.
He decided that one of
the switches was shorted,
which caused a voltage
drop before the PSOM.
“WOW,” I said,
“that’s amazing.” “Yeah,”
he replied, “it would be, if
I could find what’s doing
it.” I offered to help him
for a few minutes. He’d
been showing me the wiring diagrams to support
his theory. I noticed the
headlight switch hanging
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from under the dash.
The first thing I did was check for
battery voltage from fuse number 5 to
the headlight switch. With the ignition
off there was no voltage. When the
ignition switch was on, there was only
8 volts. I think this is what had him
confused.
Clearly, a battery fuse circuit
should always have voltage, whether
the ignition is on or off. To be sure, I
got similar results when I checked for
voltage at the fuse side of the brake
switch.
Since he said he checked the fuse,
I was getting suspicious of an open
between the fuse and the circuits it fed.
So I pulled out the number 5 fuse: Lo
and behold, there was a broken terminal
on the feed side of the fuse (figure 2).
Figure 2: A broken terminal on the fuse feed side misled troubleshooting.
Figure 3: Is this or isn’t this a real 1996 Volkswagen 2.0L engine?
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When Electricity Goes Bad
Unless a code sets for
one of the sensors, a
lot of techs seem to
ignore the potential
problems a bad sensor
can create.
He’d probed the fuse test sockets on top
of the fuse and it tested good, and he
hasn't seen the van back again.
This next example involves a look
at a 2000 VW Jetta that occasionally set
a VAG 00652 slip code.
The owner was told by the first
shop that he needed a transmission
because it was setting a slip code.
The vehicle owner was skeptical: He
wanted a second opinion from another
transmission shop. The owner of the
second shop told me the transmission
worked perfectly until the computer
system went into limp mode.
As soon as they cleared the slip
code, the transmission would drive
and shift great. These symptoms didn’t
seem to indicate the transmission needed to be rebuilt. Even though the TCM
hadn’t set any other codes, we did a
wiggle test on the OSS (Output Speed
Sensor).
All of a sudden an OSS code set. A
new OSS fixed the problem, and it cost
a lot less than a complete transmission
rebuild. Remember, just because there’s
no a trouble code doesn’t mean electricity can’t go bad.
Let’s take a short review of computer related troubleshooting: For a
computer to control a transmission, it
needs sensors to monitor the physical conditions the vehicle is under at
every moment. Unless a code sets for
one of the sensors, a lot of techs seem
to ignore the potential problems a bad
sensor can create.
Remember, the speed sensors,
temperature sensors, pressure sensors, engine load sensors, driver inputs
(Tiptronics), and more supply vital
information for the computer to control
shift timing and shift feel.
This final example illustrates what
sort of extreme situations you may
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Figure 4: View of the 18-pin engine connector just below the radiator hose clamp.
come across. I was asked by a friend
of a friend (always a bad sign) to fix
a 1996 VW that seemed to be in limp
mode. The complaint sounded like the
transmission only drove forward in
high gear and would back up okay in
reverse.
An initial check revealed several
engine codes. It was hard to believe
the engine would even start and run.
Someone had wired the fuel pump to
run all the time; otherwise the engine
wouldn’t even start.
Since the engine was able to run,
his concern was getting the transmission to shift. As the story unfolded
and I spent several hours diagnosing,
troubleshooting, and testing circuits, I
concluded that this was going to take
a lot more time, money, and parts to
fix than it was probably worth. Here’s
why:
The previous owner had replaced
the engine with a used one (figure
3). My friend’s friend bought it this
way and assumed some minor thing
was causing the transmission not to
shift right. The engine and transmission looked like they were all there and
seemed to have the wiring connected to
the usual sensors. In most typical situations with multiple codes, the logic is to
solve the circuits which are setting the
lowest number code first.
One of the lowest codes present
related to the ECM power circuits.
This made sense, because someone had
forced the fuel pump relay to work all
the time. It should have taken only a
few minutes to verify the ECM fuel
pump relay control circuits were good.
At first I wasn’t too concerned that none
of the wiring diagrams matched the
car’s wiring. “No big deal,” I thought,
“it’s a Volkswagen.”
To my amazement, I couldn’t find
any wiring diagrams from any model or
year Volkswagen that matched this car!
To make a long story short, we finally
realized that the engine had come from
a 1995 Volkswagen. A few of the sensors (TPS, IAC, Idle Switch, wiring,
etc.) were different between a 1995 and
a 1996 VW. Since the 18-pin engine
harness plugged right in the main wiring harness near the distributor (figure
4), both friends assumed it was going to
work. It’s been over a year and, I as far
as I know, the owner still hasn’t decided
what to do.
I hope these examples help illustrate that when it seems electricity has
gone bad, fixing the problem may not
require advanced diagnostic strategies.
Sometimes you can make it right by
using simple logic and knowing what it
takes to make it good.
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That’s what you get with Ford gas engines
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Sticking
Thermal Element
Can Cause Thermal Failure
4R / 5R55E / 5R55W / S/N Cooler Bypass System
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ord’s 4R/5R55E and 5R55N/
W/S transmissions use a
hydraulic cooler bypass system
that can cause a system meltdown if the
thermal element or fluid cooler bypass
sleeve sticks.
If the sleeve sticks part way it’ll
restrict cooler flow and cause internal
component damage; meanwhile it may
not set any fluid temperature codes.
Very often the fluid will be burnt and
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the overdrive planetary assembly completely destroyed.
Blocking the thermal valve sleeve
in the stroked position will prevent
this from happening. Some aftermarket companies supply a block to keep
the fluid cooler bypass stroked in the
normal temperature position. Another
way to accomplish this is to move the
return spring to the opposite side of the
sleeve.
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This same problem may also cause
intermittent lockup code P0741. The
accompanying hydraulic diagrams
show the function of the thermal element and sleeve:
Figure 1 shows the thermal valve
at rest (4/5R55E; orange) in the cold
temperature position. In this position,
the valve directs oil through the fluid
cooler bypass sleeve (green), which
allows the oil to flow to the cooler
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Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
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through both cooler lines at the same time. Since there’s no
return, there’s no cooler flow. This helps the transmission
reach normal temperature faster in colder climates.
Figure 2 shows the transmission at normal temperature:
The thermal element moves the fluid cooler bypass sleeve
(extended pin), blocking off the oil being applied to the upper
cooler line fitting. In this position, oil flows to the cooler
through the lower cooler line and returns through the upper
cooler line. Figure 2 shows the lockup converter flow in the
released position at normal temperature.
Figure 3 again shows oil flow to the cooler at normal
temperature, but with the lockup converter flow in the applied
position. If the sleeve gets stuck — completely or part way
— it can restrict cooler flow in the converter clutch release
pressure circuit. This can set DTC P0741.
Placing the cooler bypass sleeve spring on the opposite
side of the sleeve locks the sleeve in the normal temperature
position, preventing a cooler flow problem.
The diagrams for the 5R55W/S (figures 4, 5, and 6) and
the 5R55N transmission (figures 7, 8, and 9) show cooler
flow working the same way. The only difference is the thermal element, fluid cooler bypass sleeve, and converter clutch
control valve lineup aren’t in the same bore.
But blocking the fluid cooler bypass sleeve in the normal
temperature position, such as by relocating the spring to the
opposite side of the sleeve, will still keep the cooler flowing
properly and prevent overheating problems.
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Which Is More Important: How It Works or What’s Wrong With It?
Technically Speaking
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Allison…
is that you?
t’s Monday morning and as you’re
walking up to your bay you see
a late model GMC sitting there.
“There’s an Allison transmission in that
truck,” you might say to yourself. Then
the question: “I wonder what’s wrong
with it?” You find out later the complaint is no power.
Before the test drive you perform a
quick inspection, check for codes, and
make sure the vehicle is ready to drive.
It has multiple codes; you record them
and clear them from memory. During
the test drive the vehicle goes in limp
mode. Back at the shop, five minutes later, you find the wiring harness
pinched (figure 1). Two hours later the
vehicle is fixed.
Quick fixes like these are always
great to learn about in seminars and
training classes. But understanding how
the transmission operates — and why
the quick fix worked in the first place
— is just as important. But sometimes
this transmission can fool you, like give
you a false Neutral. Let’s take a look at
how and why the Allison goes into fails
and what causes it.
by Lance Wiggins
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Figure 1
Understanding a False
Neutral
If power is interrupted while the
transmission is operating in reverse
or neutral, the transmission defaults
to or continues neutral operation. At
that point you can turn the engine off
and start it again: The shift selector
will provide reverse, neutral, and drive
capability regardless of the range it was
in when the failure occurred.
In this state, pressure control solenoid 1 — PCS1 or trim A solenoid — is
de-energized, and allows the 3rd, 5th
and reverse clutches to apply. If you
move the selector valve into reverse,
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main pressure is routed to the low and
reverse clutch, allowing reverse operation.
If you move the selector valve
to drive, main pressure is routed to
the 1-2-3-4 clutch, allowing 3rd gear
operation. If the unit has no forward or
reverse, or won’t move at all, follow
these steps:
• Set the parking brake.
• Key off.
• Disconnect the case connector
at the transmission.
• Using a fused jumper wire, connect terminal R (black/white)
of the automatic transmission
20-way connector to a known
good ground.
• Start the engine and move the
range selector to reverse —
the transmission should engage
reverse.
• Move the range selector
to drive — the transmission
should engage 3rd gear.
If reverse and 3rd gears are available in limp home mode, it may indicate an electrical failure. If only one
or neither of the ranges work, it may
indicate an internal hydraulic failure
such as one of these conditions:
• Failed clutch
• Stuck valve
• Solenoid failure
• 1-2-3-4 clutch, 3rd, 5th and
reverse clutch, and the low and
reverse clutch
Erratic Operation after
Repair
If you’re experiencing erratic
transmission operation after a rebuild
or a battery disconnect, it’s important
to verify in which particular gears the
erratic operation is occurring.
Use a scan tool to determine these
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shift sequences. If the shift timing
between two gears isn’t met, the TCM
will attempt to adapt the timing of that
shift within the program specifications.
The vehicle will need to be driven
more, specifically performing that shift.
Many times this will correct the condition.
It’s possible to reset individual
shifts without affecting the other shifts.
Monitor the adaptive cells on the scan
tool to determine if the adaptive strategies have been met.
Always reset the TCM to base calibration and fast adapt for all shifts. This
can be done in one step with fast learn.
If you miss this step, the TCM adaptive
values will be at their previous settings,
set to slow adaptive mode. Under these
conditions, it’ll take an unacceptably
long time for the adaptive values to
adjust for the new transmission.
Checking the Pressure for
Diagnostic Purposes
Checking mainline pressure helps
determine if a transmission failure is
due to a mechanical or an electrical
condition (figure 2).
Caution: Keep the brakes applied
at all times to prevent unexpected vehicle motion. Personal injury may result
if the vehicle moves unexpectedly.
• Engine off.
• Remove the oil pressure tap
plug.
• Install the oil pressure gauge.
All transmission fluid level and
pressure checks must be made at
normal operating temperatures
71-93ºC (160-200ºF).
• Start the engine.
• Check the transmission fluid
level; adjust if necessary.
• Use the scan tool to check the
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engine RPM.
• With the brakes applied, record
the line pressure values with the
engine at 600 RPM, in neutral
and reverse. The transmission
will be in converter mode: torque
converter clutch not applied.
• With the brakes applied, record
the line pressure values with the
engine at 2100 RPM in neutral.
The transmission will be in converter mode: torque converter
clutch not applied.
• With the brakes applied, use your
scan tool to check pressures in
first through fifth gear ranges at
600 RPM. The transmission will
be in converter mode: torque
converter clutch not applied.
• Compare the data recorded to
the line pressure specifications
(figures 3).
• Engine off.
• Disconnect the oil pressure
gauge.
• Install the oil pressure tap plug.
Problems and Fixes
Figure 5
We’ve covered the basics; now
let’s cover the problems and fixes.
Code P0842 (Transmission Fluid
Pressure (TFP) Switch 1 Solenoid
Circuit Low Voltage)
Circuit Low Voltage) DTC
Circuit Low Voltage)
These codes can be caused by a
fault in a clutch circuit, the valve body,
a shift solenoid, or a faulty pressure
switch circuit. These codes may be hard
faults or intermittent codes.
To verify whether a shift solenoid,
shift valve, or clutch is at fault, swap
shift solenoids C, D and E with one
another. If the problem remains the
same, look for a valve or clutch fault. If
it changes, suspect the solenoid.
With the valve body removed, you
can air check each clutch (figure 4).
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Always service the spin-on oil filter at regular intervals. Make sure the
magnet is present at the top of the filter.
Always make sure the valve body
bolts are tightened evenly to 84-110
in-lbs. A burnishing tool is available
through the aftermarket to smooth out
any irregular marks in the bore for the E
shift valve. If the E shift valve sticks in
its bore, it usually affects 4th gear and
sets code P0872. After you clear the
code, the vehicle will shift normally:
1-2-3.
Gear ratio error in 5th (P0735
2001-2005), or 6th (P0736 2006-on)
before and after a rebuild can be caused
by a damaged range fork in the transfer
case, causing the transfer case to pop
out of gear at freeway speeds (figures 5
and 6). Units affected are 2001-current
K Series Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra
2500HD/3500.
Four wheel drive vehicles equipped
with Allison transmissions use the vehicle speed sensor on the transfer case as
an output speed sensor. When the transfer case goes into neutral, the computer
sees the input RPM change as vehicle
speed remains constant, so it thinks
the transmission is slipping. One of the
main causes for this failure is a lack of
lubrication due to low fluid level.
Over time, the pump assembly can
wear a pinhole into the magnesium
case and produce a small leak. GM has
released an updated clip that resists
wear from the pump into the case
(figure 7). GM has also released an
updated range fork and hub assembly
to help with wear issues. Anaheim Gear
of Anaheim, California recommends
using GM Autotrak fluid for improved
durability.
• Autotrak Fluid P/N 12378508
• Range Fork P/N 12544310 (261
XHD) 12384964 (263 XHD)
We’ve also found the snap ring
groove in the rear case half for the
output bearing is wearing out (figure
8). The magnesium case is too soft and
the axial movement of the output shaft
causes the snap ring groove to widen
as much as 0.0200”. This excess clearance causes the entire shaft to walk
back and forth, resulting in range fork
wear, which can cause the transmission
to shift into neutral at freeway speeds.
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LCT 1000 applications may exhibit
late shifts, no shifts, or a lack of power.
This may be caused by the PTO switch
indicating that the PTO is being commanded on. It may act very similar to a
plugged fuel filter, and likely won’t set
a DTC. The TCM is being commanded
by the ECM to change the shift points
for the transmission. The engine speed
will typically be limited to 2000-3000
RPM (depending on calibration).
You can monitor the PTO switch
with a scan tool on most applications.
If the PTO switch is activated or if the
switch has failed, the ECM will limit
engine RPM at all throttle openings.
In addition, you may notice that turbo
boost pressure, MAF, and fuel delivery
commands indicate the engine isn’t
under full load.
When these conditions are met,
the ECM will command the TCM to
change the shift points, which can
lead to the complaint. If the switch is
off, check the switch and wiring with
your scan tool or multimeter. Repair
or replace the switch as necessary. The
PTO switch on the 2001-06 applications is located right of center on the
dash (figure 9).
Many customers are installing
PTO switches in vehicles that weren’t
originally equipped with a PTO from
the factory. Customers are using the
PTO input to force the engine to idle up
to speed after the engine warm up.
The factory harness is in place up
to connector C106, so the installation is
fairly simple. PTO switch kits are available from several sources. This means
this condition may occur even though
the vehicle isn’t equipped with a PTO.
LCT 1000 applications may exhibit any of these conditions:
• Transmission won’t move forward or reverse (range inhibited).
• Possible electrically related
tent.
shift solenoid, temperature sensor, or PSM DTCs.
• Transmission will move forward and reverse but won’t
shift.
These conditions may be intermit-
Inspect the main transmission harness; it may be pinched where the
frame rail meets the body (at the body
mounts). If the harness is pinched,
repair the wiring and reroute it to prevent it from becoming pinched again.
This problem is common on crew cab
applications.
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what it takes to fix them is like having
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Until next time, remember:
Understanding how the transmission
operates is just as important as understanding why it’s acting up.
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By Your “To-Do” List
by Thom Tschetter
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T
here are few things that bring
as much pleasure or sense of
accomplishment as crossing
something off your “To-Do” list. It
simply feels good to complete just
about any task that was worthy of your
list. In fact, it feels so good that it can
become addictive.
Most successful people use a
To-Do list in one form or another, and
they wouldn’t consider giving it up.
When you think about it, time management programs, day planners, and
schedulers are little more than To-Do
lists. Some are more sophisticated and
include things like prioritizing, progress tracking, and so on, but in the final
analysis they’re just a fancy way of
keeping track of the things you have
to do.
As usual, I’m up to challenging traditions and questioning what we might
call “conventional wisdom.” If you’ve
ever seen the musical Fiddler on the
Roof, you know how deep-rooted traditions can block change. But regardless
of how much we say we resist change,
let’s face it: For the most part, change
is good. In fact, we love change. We
rearrange furniture, modify colors, buy
new and improved products, update
our wardrobes, get new cars, and yes,
we even elect our leaders because they
promise change.
A To-Do list is generally all about
change; it’s a list of things you want to
fix or improve in your life. So how can
a To-Do list block change? Many of us
can become so focused on accomplishing what’s on our To-Do lists that we
miss out on opportunities to improve
our businesses, our processes, and the
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quality of our lives.
I’ve observed many shop owners who are so busy working on their
To-Do lists that they don’t look up
long enough to consider new ideas or
opportunities, or to set time aside for
setting goals and developing plans for
accomplishing them. In short, marking
things off their To-Do lists becomes
their goal, and they get their sense
of accomplishment from crossing the
things off the list instead of improving
their businesses.
I believe there are some fundamental flaws in how we’ve traditionally
used To-Do lists. The lists themselves
can become so overwhelming that we
resist anything new because it’ll result
in adding to our already unmanageable
lists. So let’s take a look at how we
might improve things by changing how
we use To-Do lists.
First, let’s assume that your To-Do
list is only made up of things that are
truly important enough to justify being
on YOUR list. If you have no criteria
for determining what deserves to be
on YOUR list, add “create the criteria”
to YOUR list right now. You should
always consider whether something
deserves to be on YOUR list. For many
of you, this one step will shrink the size
of YOUR list and make it easier to take
the next steps.
Note the use of the word “YOUR”
in the previous paragraph. Implicit in
the word YOUR is the concept of
ownership. These are tasks that you
own, or, in other words, only you can
or should do.
What about all the things that don’t
meet the criteria to be on YOUR list,
but still need to get done? Chances
are those things can go on a new list.
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Don’t Be Undone By Your “To-Do” List
Let’s call the new list “Things to
Delegate.” Again, if you haven’t created any criteria for determining what
you can delegate, add that to YOUR
list right now.
We don’t have the time or space to
deal completely with how to delegate
effectively, but Theodore Roosevelt put
it this way: “The best executive is the
one who has enough sense to pick good
people to do what he wants done, and
enough self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.”
Here is a simple “…ATE”-step
approach to help you delegate:
• StimulATE — Present what
you want them to do and why
to do it.
• EducATE — Explain how to
do it.
• DemonstrATE — Show them
how you want it done.
• SimulATE — Give them a
chance to try to do it.
• EvaluATE — Provide feedback
on how they did and correction
as needed.
• CongratulATE — Because what
gets rewarded gets repeated.
Many times, the things on the lists
are game changers. Once completed
and implemented, game changers fundamentally affect what is done or the
way things are done. They often eliminate the need to continue doing certain
things, as well as clearly illuminating
the things that you need to start doing
and the things you need to keep doing.
This creates the need for another small
group of lists: the Stop-Doing list, the
Start-Doing list, and the Keep-Doing
list.
Here’s a simple example of how
this all works together. Let’s assume
you’ve decided to add brake repair to
your menu of services in your transmission shop. Here’s how you might use
these examples to manage the changes:
Create a comprehensive list of all
the things that need to be done to prepare for and implement this new service
package. Examples would include:
• purchase equipment
• hire or train techs
• establish supplier relationships
• adjust how you schedule
appointments
…and more.
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Determine which of the things on
this list must be done by you and put
them on YOUR To-Do list. Maybe
you’re the only one to make the equipment purchases, but your manager will
take care of the staffing needs. You
might have the manager gather a list of
potential suppliers, but you’ll negotiate
the pricing and terms.
Determine who will do each of the
remaining steps using the “…ATE”step delegation process.
Decide what needs to go on the
Start-Doing list. One example would
be to start inspecting brakes as part of
every diagnostic service.
Decide what goes on the KeepDoing list. For instance, you’ll need to
keep using your established diagnostic
and sales procedures to make sure your
customers receive the same level of
satisfaction as they’ve come to expect
from you.
Your Stop-Doing list will certainly include, “stop referring brake
work to the brake specialist up the
street.” While this seems to go without
saying, don’t assume anything. I
know a shop owner who always had
one of his clean-up guys vacuum
customers’ cars and clean the windows inside and out. When a new
car wash opened up across the street,
he decided to start having all the
customers’ cars washed. The car
wash did a great job, including vacuuming the cars and cleaning all the
windows inside and out. And, as
you most likely already guessed,
his clean up guy continued to vacuum
the cars and wash the windows.
The key point is that the traditional To-Do list can become both overwhelming and addictive, yielding unintended results and stunting creativity
and innovation. But by applying some
simple principles, you can manage the
process instead of doing it all yourself.
And by the way, share some of those
feelings of accomplishment with your
team… they’ll enjoy crossing things off
their lists, too.
Thom Tschetter has served our
industry for three decades as a management and sales educator. He owned
a chain of award-winning auto centers
in Washington State for over 25 years.
In 1996 his business was honored as
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A Look at the New
MP Transfer Case
I
f you’ve had the opportunity to
look under a new 4WD truck
lately, you’ve probably noticed
something new: The transfer case looks
a little different than those you’ve
become used to working with for the
last decade or so.
Starting with the 2007 model year,
General Motors introduced a series of
new transfer case designs to replace
the New Venture Gear units they used
in the past. Built by Magna Powertrain
(MP), the new units are available in
three different models:
• Manual Shift (RPO NQG; models
1222/1225/1226)
• Electric Shift (RPO NQF; models
1625/1626)
• Auto (RPO NQH; models
3023/3024)
Several models are available
for each application, including the
1222/1225 and 1226 manually shifted
units, the 1625/1626 electrically shifted
units, and the 3023 and 3024 auto/
active transfer case models (figure 1).
All models use DEXRON VI fluid.
The models features are shown in the
accompanying chart. (Chart 1)
There are several differences
between the transfer cases beyond the
control system. Some are minor while
others will create major parts interchange problems if you try and install
the incorrect parts for the unit you’re
working on.
To identify the transfer case, check
the tag or stampings on the case (figure
2). As you can see from the chart, there
are nine different transfer cases just for
GM applications.
So what’s so different about these
units? Well, in a nutshell, the construction of the units is similar to the NV
design transfer cases you’ve worked on
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for years, but the internal operation of
the shift mechanism is quite different.
The MP units use a new design
shift motor. In addition, this new design
shift motor requires a learn process
after replacement, for the control module to learn its position properly.
MP T Case
Operation
by Steve Garrett
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1626, MP 3023 and MP 3024 use these
operational modes:
• 2 High
• 4 High
• Auto (MP 3023, MP 3024)
• 4 Low — 2.68:1
• Neutral
The MP series electronic transfer
First
we’ll
look at how these
units operate:
• (RPO NQF)
MP 1625/MP
1626
• (RPO NQH)
MP
3023,
MP3024
Like
other
electric shift GM
transfer
cases,
the MP 1625 MP
Figure 1
Model
RPO
Trans
MP 1222
Light Duty
MP 1222
Light Duty
MP 1225
Heavy Duty
Input
Shaft
Splines
Output
Shaft
Splines
NQG
4L60E
27T
32T
NQG
6L80
32T
32T
NQG
6L90
29T
MP 1226
Super Duty
NQG
6L90
LCT
1000
MP 1625
Heavy Duty
NQF
MP 1626
Super Duty
MP 3023
Light Duty
MP 3023
Light Duty
MP 3024
Heavy Duty
Chain
Size
Planet
App
3 Pinion
½ Ton
3 Pinion
½ Ton
31T
7/16–
1.25
7/16–
1.25
7/16–
1.5
5 Pinion
¾ Ton
29T
31T
7/16–
1.5
5 Pinion
¾ Ton
1 Ton
6L90
29T
31T
5 Pinion
¾ Ton
NQF
6L90
LCT
1000
7/16–
1.5
29T
31T
7/16–
1.5
5 Pinion
¾ Ton
1 Ton
NQH
4L60E
27T
32T
3 Pinion
½ Ton
NQH
2ML70
32T
32T
3 Pinion
½ Ton
NQH
6L90
29T
31T
7/16–
1.25
7/16–
1.25
7/16–
1.5
5 Pinion
¾ Ton
CHART 1
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Figure 2
• Key on
• A/T shifter in neutral
• VSS less than 3 MPH
(5 km/h)
• Move the switch into
(or out of) the 4 Low position
To select neutral position for towing purposes:
• Key on
• A/T shifter in neutral
• VSS less than 3 MPH
(5 km/h)
• Transfer case in 2
High position
• Rotate the switch
clockwise past the 4WD
Low position and hold it
in that position for 10 seconds. The red neutral lamp
will light.
Auto Transfer
Case Operation
(RPO NQH) MP
3023, MP3024
Figure 3
cases are “shift on the fly” units. To
select 2 High, Auto, or 4 High range,
simply rotate the switch to the desired
position.
The transfer case will only shift
into or out of 4WD Low under these
conditions:
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The MP 3023 and
MP 3024 transfer cases
include these components:
•
Transfer Case Shift
Control Switch
• Transfer Case 2WD, 4WD
Incremental Sensor
• Transfer Case Actuator Drive
Motor
• Transfer Case Shaft Position
Sensor
Transfer Case Motor Lock
Transfer Case Control Module
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Service 4X4 Indicator
Transfer Case Shift Control
Switch
The rotary switch (located in the
dash) varies the voltage drop to the
Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM)
based on the switch’s position. The
TCCM provides a 5-volt reference signal to the switch.
As you rotate the switch, the resistance varies within the switch input
circuit, creating different signal voltage
values at the TCCM. The TCCM monitors the signal voltage to determine
which range to select.
Approximate TCCM voltage input
will read:
• 2WD — 2 Volts
• Auto — 4.4 Volts
• 4 High — 3.0 Volts
• 4 Low — 1.5 Volts
•
•
•
•
•
Transfer Case 2WD/4WD
Incremental Sensor
The incremental sensor is mounted
on the transfer case shift motor. The
sensor is a variable position, Hall Effect
sensor that creates a signal the TCCM
uses to determine the actual range position the motor is moving toward.
The TCCM sends an 8-volt reference signal to the sensor (5-volt on
Dodge applications). The sensor indicates the changing position for the
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* The motor direction will register CW
while shifting up in range:
2WD to Auto to 4 High
to 4 Low. Once the shift
is completed, the motor
position will read CCW.
** The impulse voltage will vary based on
sensor movement. It
isn’t uncommon to have
the voltage read 0.75V,
then change to 4.2V; or
the opposite may occur,
depending on the exact
position of the motor. In other words,
when shifting the transfer case, you’ll
see the value change without your
input. This is due to the linkage varying
just a fraction of a degree or so from the
last commanded shift into that range.
Figure 4
transfer case motor in degrees (0.15º
increments) of movement.
The sensor pulls the signal voltage
low (0.75 volts), or allows it to go high
(4.2 volts) as the motor rotates.
Sensor operation can be confusing, because the transfer case position
doesn’t necessarily represent a specific
voltage value. You can monitor the sensor voltage and degrees of movement
with your scan tool. Typical values will
be (chart 2):
Transfer Case Shaft
Position Sensor (Rotational
Sensor)
The rotational sensor is mounted
into the back of the transfer case near the
Incremental Incremental
Incremental
Incremental
Command Incremental
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor
Direction Sensor Voltage Sensor Impulse** Direction
2WD
37º
0.75V
7.5V
0.75V or 4.2V
CCW
Auto
102º
0.75V
7.5V
CW*
4 High
127º
0.75V
7.5V
4 Low
–77º
4.20V
7.5V
0.75V or
4.2V
0.75V or
4.2V
0.75 or
4.2V
CW*
CW
CHART 2
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motor assembly (figures 3 & 4). On
some applications, the sensor may be
described as the Transfer Case 2/4
Wheel Drive Actuator Position Sensor.
No matter the name, the operation is
the same:
The TCCM sends a 5-volt reference signal to the sensor. The TCCM
also provides the ground for the sensor.
As the shift shaft rotates, the sensor
sends a signal voltage to the TCCM
which varies with the position of the
shaft. This value represents the actual
position of the shift shaft. Typical scan
voltage values are (chart 3):
Command
Sensor
Degrees
Sensor Signal
Voltage
2wd
37º
3.0V
Auto
102º
3.6V **
4 High
125º
4.0V
4 Low
-77º
1.8V
CHART 3
** Voltage varies with clutch command.
Transfer Case Motor
The transfer case motor is a permanent magnet, PWM, bidirectional
unit, currently manufactured by Bosch
(Daewoo on 2011 applications; figure
5). The TCCM controls the drivers for
the motor A and motor B circuits. The
motor current varies depending on the
command, and to meet the clutch slip
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Figure 6
Figure 5
• From 0-15 amps
• Current limited to 30 amps
• Motor resistance 14-20 ohms
Unlike the previous design NVG
transfer case motors, the new design
actually rotates the shift shaft either
clockwise (CW) or counterclockwise
(CCW). This moves the actuator cam
to apply or release the clutch.
As the actuator cam rotates, the
balls located between the levers are
forced up the ramps built into the
levers. This forces the levers to move
apart, applying pressure to the clutch.
Increasing the clutch apply pressure
reduces clutch slip, which, in turn,
increases the torque applied to the front
driveshaft (figures 6 and 7).
After replacing the transfer case
motor, you must perform a transfer case
motor learn process with a scan tool.
Transfer Case Motor
Brake
NQH applications use a brake
assembly to control the position of
the transfer case motor armature. The
brake is mounted within the transfer
case motor assembly, and is controlled
electronically by the TCCM.
The TCCM controls the ground for
the brake assembly. The brake is deenergized (motor locked) during 2wd,
4 High and 4 Low ranges. In Auto
range, the brake is energized (motor
unlocked) if the motor requires movement. Typical scan values will read
(chart 4):
** The voltage (current flow) for
the brake circuit will vary depending
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Command
Motor Brake Voltage
Feedback
2 WD
7.5 Volts
Auto
0.5 V **
4 High
7.5 V
4 Low
7.5 V
CHART 4
on the commanded position. The 0.5
volts listed in the chart is based on the
vehicle being stationary with no wheel
slip. As the TCCM changes the clamp
load, you may see the voltage change.
The brake can cycle in as little as 20ms
from fully locked to fully unlocked.
This action balances the commanded
position for the motor with its actual
position, so the motor doesn’t need
to stay energized all the time in Auto
range.
Replacing and
Reprogramming the
TCCM
Both the NQH and NQF transfer
case applications will require programming if the TCCM is replaced or if an
updated calibration is released. The
process is the same as for other GM
modules and carries the same procedures and precautions as you’ve used in
the past with GM modules.
NQH, NQF Transfer Case
Clutch Reset Procedure
One additional service area is the
need for the TCCM to relearn the
transfer case clutch. You can perform
this process with a scan tool. If a scan
tool isn’t available, you can use the
vehicle’s electronics.
You must perform the clutch
relearn process after any of these situations:
• The transfer case was replaced.
• The TCCM was replaced or reprogrammed.
• The transfer case was rebuilt or
internal repairs were performed.
Clutch reset with a scan tool:
• Key on, engine off.
• Access the Special Functions menu
with your scan tool.
• Select Clutch Reset Procedure
(Motor Learn Procedure).
When the Clutch Reset Procedure
is initiated, you should hear the motor
engage, indicating a successful learn
procedure.
Clutch reset without a scan tool:
• Key set to accessory.
• Switch into the 2 High mode.
• Turn the switch clockwise past
4 Low into the neutral request
mode and hold it for 30 seconds.
You should hear a noise from the
motor, indicating a successful learn
procedure.
As you can see, the new MP family
of transfer cases isn’t something you
should be afraid to tackle when one
comes your way. Next time we’ll look
at some of the common problems you
may see with these new units.
Until then, remember: The only
limits are, as always, those of vision.
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A Shop’s Guide to Cost Savings, the Green and
Safe Way
Carl Mustari (Chattahoochee Tech College)
(cont’d from pg 5)
In these lean times, Carl will present guidance to shop manways to members.
reduce cost through efficient use of envides, plus the showcasing of new partsagers
fromonAPRA
ergy,
waste
oil
heaters,
shop lighting, recycling waste, filters,
8:00am - 3:00pm
etc. Also included is an overview of shop safety
Learn theRegistration
latest industry trends, networkbatteries,
with tons
of potential new partners
Attendee
with an emphasis on how shops can save their resources so
and do it in an exciting environment! that their overhead can be reduced...the GREEN way.
8:00am - 9:00am
ATRA Member Meeting
9:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Management Seminars
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Technical Seminars
Focusing on What You Need to Fix Transmissions
TODAY
Dave Skora (Valve Body Pros)
Dave understands the frustrations technicians face everyday. If you want help solving problems quickly without a lot
of theory or time-wasting tests, this may be the seminar for
you.
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10:00am - 11:00am
Technical Seminars
Street Smart: Is It Really a Transmission Problem?
Mike Brown (ATRA)
Before you make a decision to remove the transmission,
make sure it’s NOT the transmission.
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CAN BUS: A Simplistic But Intuitive View
Bill Henney (Bluereach Automation &
Control Ltd)
ATRA will be providing
power extension cords in
designated rows in each
seminar room for those
attendees that plan on
bringing their laptops. These
spaces are limited so please
plan to arrive early.
A simple to understand look at why we need the CAN
system and how it affects us in the transmission industry. After
this session, you will be able to confidently work on CAN
enabled vehicles. We will also look at the principal of the
Lepellitier model.
October 25-29: $105
Las Vegas Hilton
Phone: (800) 635-7711
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seminarsExpo
| friday
11:00am - 12:00pm
they impact your repairs on this unit. Parts interchangeability
is becoming an issue with this unit and we will explore the
interchange issues regarding the updated parts.
Technical Seminars
Diagnostic Breakdowns
Why? Not only is ATRA hosting Expo
Sean Boyle (Southern Illinois University)
in Vegas this year, but we will be teaming
4:15pm
with
floor
show
to give 2:45pm
you two- tradeshows
under one roof. You
Money and
timeAPRA
aren’t theon
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lost when
a repair
Technical
Seminars
comes back
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as well.
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all theconfidence
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management expertise that ATRA consistently pro•
Learn effective diagnostic strategies
Whatfrom
Are You
Doing
to Reduce Comebacks?
vides, plus
the showcasing
of new parts
APRA
members.
•
Determine
the root-cause
of failures
Bill Brayton (ATRA)
•
•
Learn how to approach no-code diagnostics
This seminar/discussion forum will bring techniques and
Learn
latest
industry
network
Learn
howthe
to avoid
diagnostic
failurestrends,
and
procedures used by top builders/owners in the industry to
misdirection
and do
it in an exciting environment!reduce comebacks in their shops.
This seminar will look at late model transmission problem
areas and methods used to solve these problems whether
Servicing & Repairing Chrysler Transmissions
it is with a product or a procedure that the technicians creA to Z
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Alan McAvory (Chrysler Midwest
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This presentation includes an update on current Chrysler
Automatic Transmission application, diagnostic, service and
repair procedures. An overview on how to access to Chrsyler Service information, interpretation of Scan Tool data
and Flash Programing procedures:
•
Application and Identification
•
Service Information and Maintenance
•
Accessing Chrysler Service & Parts Information
•
Diagnosis & Repair
•
Scan Tool Information
•
DTC Event Data
•
Flash Programming
•
Electrical Connector Repairs
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Technical Seminars
Electro-Hydraulic & Mechatronic Control
Bob Warnke (Sonnax)
Common problems and methods for diagnosis:
•AISIN 6 speeds •AISIN 55-50/51 •ZF 6 HP/Ford 6R60
•722.6 / NAG1 / 722.9 •Chrysler 545RFE •Ford 6R140
•Ford 5R110 •GM 6L80E / 6T40E
LCT 1000 Problems & Updates
Steve Garrett (ATRA)
We will take a look at the problems you commonly face
with the LCT 1000. How do you diagnose them and how
do you repair them. In addition, we look at the “MAJOR”
product changes for the 2010-2011 model years and how
Vital Voltage Drop Tests You Should Know
Dan Marinucci (Communiqué)
First, Dan covers the basics of voltage drop testing. Then
he applies that knowledge to solving some common electrical problems technicians encounter. Both experienced
and inexperienced techs will appreciate the practical tips
presented here!
•
Theory of voltage drop
•
Practical applications of voltage drop
•
Problem solving with voltage drop
•
Typical voltage drop values
•
Money-making tips on this technique
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Technical Seminars
Is It the Torque Converter or the Transmission?
Joe Rivera (ProTorque)
Joe takes you through a journey of problems that can easily
be fixed. This seminar will cover the most common problems
associated with the torque converter and how to repair it.
October 25-29: $105
30First
- Nov
Ford Powertrain -- FixingOctober
It Right The
Time 1: $169
Stevie LaVallee (TEST
Research)
Mention
ATRA to get discounted
Stevie will be covering late model Ford transmissions includrate before October 6, 2011
ing the newer six speeds and the increasingly popular CVT.
Vegas Hilton
Learn the principles of operation, systematicLas
diagnostic
routines,3000
repair tips,
and the importance
using flash
Paradise
Rd, Las ofVegas,
NV 89109
reprogramming strategy revisions in the repair process.
Phone: (800) 635-7711
saturday | seminars
ATRA’s
You need to be at ATRA’s
saturday
october
29
get all the technical and management expertise that ATRA consistently pro9:00am - 12:00pm
2011
Powertrain
Expo.
Management
Seminars
Creating a Customer...For Free
Scott Harris (Mustang Marketing)
7:00am
- 9:00am
vides, plus
Chapter President’s Meeting
and do- it3:00pm
in an exciting environment!
8:00am
9:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 2:00pm
ATRA Luncheon
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Trade Show Open
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cocktail Reception
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Our Guarantee
To You:
We’re so confident of
your complete satisfaction
of our Technical &
Management seminars,
we’ll guarantee it in
writing: If, for any reason,
you aren’t 100% satisfied
with the information and
material you’ve received;
we will refund your entire
registration fees!
We’ve discovered through the What’s Working study that
one of the most successful ways of generating new customfrom
APRA
members.
ers is by
increasing
your shop’s involvement in the community. Part of that means making sure the community knows
abouttons
that involvement!
with
of potential new partners
Scott Harris, is the owner and president of Mustang Marketing a full service marketing company specializing in taking
their clients right to the top with proven marketing and
public relation strategies.
In fact, Mustang Marketing is the same company ATRA used
to brand the ATRA logo and website to the motoring public. How’s that working? To date, ATRA is the most viewed
website in our entire industry!*
In this seminar attendees will learn how to create and distribute press releases that not only inform, but promote your
company’s true concern for the community it serves. Whether it’s an upcoming car care clinic, local fund raiser, or other
event supporting your community – getting the word out in
a targeted fashion is a win-win for both your shop and the
event it’s supporting – and the best part is, done right, most
if not all of the promotion is absolutely free! – So make sure
to pencil in this special bonus seminar at this year’s expo.
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Step Into The Thinking Room
Coach Ron Tunic (CRT Broadcasting)
Join Coach Ron for an inspiring session designed to help
you think like a leader, and more importantly, how to think for
yourself.
Learn to think the right way and you’ll make better choices.
Make better choices and you’ll see better opportunities.
Learn how to think and you will gain strength, self-confidence and the ability to lead. If you’re ready to take the
leadership role in your own life, then you’re ready for the
Thinking Room!
October 25-29: $105
Las Vegas Hilton
Phone: (800) 635-7711
AT
po
seminars | saturday
Expo
9:00am - 10:30am
You
need
Technical
Seminars
to be at ATRA’s 2011 Powertrain Expo.
Why?
Not only
is ATRA hosting Expo in Vegas this year, but we will be teaming
Real World
Problems
& Corrections
John Parmenter
(Precision
International)
with APRA
on the
floor show to give you two tradeshows under one roof. You
Get those cars fixed and back to the customer… fast!
get all the technical and management expertise that ATRA consistently proThat’s always your goal, and this class will help you do
vides,
plusthethe
just that. John
will cover
fixes, showcasing
R&R tips and tricks,ofasnew
well parts from APRA members.
as pertinent items you never want to overlook during the
rebuildingLearn
process. the latest industry trends, network with tons of potential new partners
Hybrid Service & Repair for Transmission Techs
Jack Rosebro (Perfect Sky)
When servicing or repairing a hybrid transaxle or transmission, when do you need to disable a hybrid’s high-voltage
system, and how do you do it? How do you determine
that the system is safe to work on? How do you know that
a hybrid transaxle performance issue is not cause by the
vehicle’s battery pack or inverter? We’ll discuss those issues
as well as the more common hybrid transaxle faults that
technicians are seeing in the field.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Technical Seminars
4EAT, Phase II, 4AT or 5AT Whis Is It?
Mike Souza (ATRA)
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A look at the changes the 4 speed transmission has gone
through along with the introduction of the 5AT 5 speed.
The similarities between both the 4 speed and 5 speed
transmission.
Chrysler CVT & Product Line Tests and Reviews
Randall Schroeder (ATRA)
This class will delve into the Chrysler CVT: all the “things you
need to know” when repairing and testing these increasingly common units. Along with the CVT information, you’ll
learn how to deal with problems and fixes for the TE/AE, RE
and RFE families of transmissions, followed by a questionand-answer session.
October 25-29: $105
Las Vegas Hilton
Phone: (800) 635-7711
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sunday | seminars
ATRA’s
sunday
october
31
get all the technical and management expertise that ATRA consistently pro9:00am - 12:00pm
2011
Powertrain
Expo.
Management
Seminars
Green Eggs & Ham Power Breakfast
with Scott Johnson
8:00am
- 10:00am
vides, plus
Supplier Meeting &
Exhibitor
Booth
Drawing
Learn the
latest
industry trends, network
9:00am - 2:00pm
9:00am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Trade Show Open
4:00pm - 5:00pm
ATRA Longtimers’ Meeting
9:00am - 10:30am
Technical Seminars
Round Table Q&A
What’s Working Management Team
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Supplier Showcase: Sonnax
Supplier Showcase: Auto Research & Design
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Whether your customers are on a train, in a plane, under a
box, or with a fox, you can bet they do not want to buy a
from
APRA members.
new transmission
simply because that’s what you have to
sell.
In this tons
early morning
breakfast seminar,
will explain the
with
of potential
new Scott
partners
differences between a commodity-based business and a
service-oriented one. And you’ll learn how critical it is to
discover the needs of your customers, and how to address
those needs. Come in early and join us for breakfast; no
green eggs or ham… guaranteed!
Immediately after the breakfast seminar, stick around for a
round table discussion covering the concepts we’ve been
discussing over the last few days. This Q&A will be hosted
by a few of our esteemed seminar trainers, and we’ll have
several shop owners on hand who’ve turned their businesses around by transforming their attitudes and rethinking
the way they approach their customers.
This is your chance to chime in and clarify the notions
you’ve been learning, and turn them into a new beginning
for your business… and your future. Don’t miss it!
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10:30am - 12:00pm
Technical Seminars
Supplier Showcase: Mustang Dyno
October 25-29: $105
Las Vegas Hilton
Phone: (800) 635-7711
AT
A.I.M.
Auto Suppliers Limited
BPS Cores, Inc.
Car-Part.com
D&V Electronics Ltd.
D&W Diesel, Inc.
DCM Tech, Corp.
Dixie Electric Ltd
DS USA Ltd.
DuBois Marketing Inc.
Green Global Parts, Inc.
Guspro, Inc.
Management Feedback Systems, Inc.
Mustang Advanced Engineering
NATPRO
Northland Transmission Inc.
Oklahoma Transmission Supply, Inc. (OTS)
Omega Machine & Tool, Inc.
Power Pusher by Nu*Star, Inc.
Precision International
Precision of New Hampton/Hot Flush
ProfitBoost Software, LLC
Raybestos Powertrain
Rostra Precision Controls, Inc.
Seal Aftermarket Products
Slauson Transmission Parts
Smart Blend Synthetics By Life Automotive
Products
Sonnax
STK Transmission Parts Co., LTD
SuperFlow Technologies Group
Superior Transmission Parts, Inc.
TRANSBRITE / Allen Woods & Assocates
Transmission Digest
Transmission Rebuilders Network Int’l (TRNi)
Transmission Rebuilders Network Worldwide
(TRNW)
Transmission Specialties, Inc.
Transtar Industries
TransTec by Corteco
Valeo Transmissions
Valve Body Pro
VBX-Valve Body Xpress
Whatever-It-Takes Transmission
International Automotive Trading, Inc.
J&N Auto Electric
Knopf Automotive LLC
LR Miller Company, Inc.
Lewis Tool & Die, Inc.
LKQ Corporation
Lock-N-Stitch Inc.
Phoenix Automotive Cores
ProDiesel
Quality Equipment Sales
Rand Premium Electronics
RCP, Inc.
exhibit
hours
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 2:00pm
Monday
co-hosted with
Rebuilders Automotive Supply Company
Regitar U.S.A., Inc.
Romaine Electric Corporation
Shenzhen Meridian Parts Company
STC Automotive, Inc.
Taditel U.S., Inc
The Recycler Core Company Inc.
Wagner Alternators & Supplies, Inc.
W Alglobal - Wetherill Associates Inc.
Xiamen Sunny General Machinery &
Electrical Co, Ltd
Zerust Corrosion Products
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exhibitors
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Adapt-A-Case
Alto Products Corporation
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants
ATRA
Automotive Research & Design, LLC
Autoshop Solutions, Inc.
BorgWarner
Central Valve Bodies
Chrysler-Mopar
Dacco, Inc.
Demandforce, Inc.
Educational Seminars Institute (ESi)
Equipment Manufacturing Corp.
ETE Reman
EVT Parts
Exedy Friction Technics
Ford Customer Service Division
G Cor Automotive
Gandrud Parts Center
GEARS Magazine
General Motors
GFX Corp.
G-Tec Inc.
Hayden Automotive
HGM Electronics/PML Inc.
Jasper Engines & Transmissions
JDS Worldwide Corp.
KRS International
Kuhle
Lintex Auto Parts Co., LTD
Lubegard by International Lubricants, Inc.
special events 2011 Powertrain Expo
ATRA’s
sunday, 10/30
8:00am - 9:00am
friday, 10/28
8:00am - 9:00am
Industry
ATRA
Member
Meeting
Why? Not
only is ATRA
hosting Expo in Vegas
this year,Supplier
but we willMeeting
be teaming
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a Member or planning on becoming one, make
plans to join us at this year’s Member Meeting.
saturday, 10/29
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ATRA Luncheon
sunday, 10/30
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After an intense morning of seminars, it’s time to sit
down to a sumptuous luncheon, courtesy of ATRA.
This is your first real chance to rub elbows and
break bread with friends, old and new. Of course,
this is more than just a meal: It’s your chance to
enjoy entertainment, discuss what you’ve been
learning, and recharge your batteries as you
prepare to “shift gears” for an afternoon exploring
new products and services on the Expo show floor.
2012 Exhibitor Booth Drawing
Immediately following the Industry Supplier Meeting,
stay for the Booth Drawing and reserve your spot
for the 2012 Expo to be held at Bally’s in Las
Vegas. Once again, sharing space with APRA and
leading into Industry Week.
saturday, 10/29
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cocktail Reception
For many, Expo doesn’t really kick into high gear
until the annual Cocktail Reception, as always,
hosted by Transtar Industries. Live music, an open
bar, and a wide selection of tasty hors d’oeuvres
are the backdrop for an evening of fun and
revelry, catching up with old friends, and meeting
new ones. It’s the industry networking event of the
year!
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October 25-29: $105
Las Vegas Hilton
Phone: (800) 635-7711
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forces once again to bring you more than 100
exhibitors!
October 25-29: $105
Las Vegas Hilton
Phone: (800) 635-7711
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frequently asked2011
questions Powertrain Expo
ATRA’s
what if i want to attend more than one seminar in a
session?
can i register at the door?
Yes. The following are the dates and times for On-Site
There will be audio tapes available for all of the seminar
Registration:
sessions. All complete conference registrants will receive a free
Thursday,
October
27:
2pm
6pm
audio CD
will bebut
mailed
at the
of the
Expo.
Why?
Not only is ATRA
hosting Expo in Vegas
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Friday, October 28:
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October
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9am
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(800) 428-8489 or (805) 604-2000
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showcasing of new parts from
APRA members.
www.powertrainexpo.com
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what
are the
hotel
rates?
Send Reg form (805) 988-6761
ATRA has negotiated a $105 per night room rate for the
bytons
fax: of potential new partners
Learn
the
latest
industry
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network
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nights of October 25 - 29 and $169 per night for the nights of
ATRA Powertrain Expo Registration
October
30 - it
November
The cut-off dates
for these special
Send Reg form 2400 Latigo Ave
and do
in an 1.exciting
environment!
by mail:
rates is October 6. To make your reservations please call the
Oxnard, CA 93030
hotel directly at (800) 635-7711 and mention ATRA.
does ATRA make hotel reservations or is it included in
the cost of registration?
Registration Information
Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating is limited by
room size. Seminars start promptly at their scheduled time. Arrive
All attendees make their own hotel accommodations directly with early to be sure of good seating, and to meet with instructors
the Las Vegas Hilton by calling (800) 635-7711. Mention ATRA and other seminar attendees. Recording is not permitted.
to receive your discount room rate. Room reservations are not
included with your conference registration.
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What’s Included
Complete Conference: admission to all technical
& management seminars Thursday through Sunday, Saturday
The early registration cut-off date at the discount price is
Luncheon & Cocktail Reception, coffee breaks, Saturday,
9/16/11. The late registration cut-off date is 10/14/11. Any
Sunday & Monday Trade Show admission, binders containing
registrations made after 10/14/11 will need to be done on-site
the Technical Powerpoint printouts, Technical seminar program
at the event.
CD and Management worksheet materials. Audio CDs will be
mailed to all Complete Conference attendees after the Expo.
did you receive my registration? am i registered?
Technical or Management Conference: admission to
Your confirmation will automatically be mailed to you immediately either the Technical or Management seminars Thursday through
after your registration is processed. Please contact ATRA at
Sunday, Saturday Luncheon & Cocktail Reception, coffee
(800) 428-8489 if you have not received your confirmation.
breaks, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Trade Show admission, and
binders containing the Technical Powerpoint printouts, Technical
seminar program CD or Management worksheet materials.
does my guest need to register?
Trade Show: admission to the trade show only
Yes, everyone attending the seminars or trade show must have
an official badge and registration - except babies in strollers.
Spouses and children of conference registrants may be eligible
Cancellation Policy
to receive free trade show access. Please call for details.
All cancellation requests must be made in writing and mailed
what are the registration cut-off dates for Expo?
to: ATRA’s Powertrain Expo Registration, 2400 Latigo Ave,
Oxnard, CA 93030 or FAX to (805) 988-6761. Cancellations
October
25-29:
received before September 16,
2011 will be
subject to$105
a 5%
cancellation
fee.
Cancellations
received
between
September
Yes, you can switch the name on one or more of your
17, 2011 and October 14, 2011 will be subject to a 15%
registrations up to 10 days before the event at no charge. Any
changes made within 10 days of the event will be charged $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after October 14,
to abefore
25% cancellation
fee. 6, 2011
rate
October
each. Call (800) 428-8489 with any changes you’d like to make. 2011 will be subject
There will be no exceptions to this policy.
can i change one of my paid registrations from one
person to another?
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It’s All About
Communication
I
was sitting at the kitchen counter
a few weeks ago, talking to my
brother about his 2004 F150. We
needed to replace the clutch fluid: His
truck has 260,000+ miles on it and the
fluid looked like chocolate milk.
As we were talking, my 16-year-
58
old daughter Paige was sitting with us.
Suddenly she started giggling hysterically. When I asked what was so funny,
she replied, “You guys are talking a
totally different language. I have no
idea what you’re saying.”
I chuckled, and explained what we
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were talking about: What the clutch is,
how it works, what the fluid does, and
why it needed to be replaced. I found
myself explaining the repair in very
simple terms, and it worked. She understood what we were going to do and it
made sense to her.
GEARS May/June 2011
One of the
services we’ve
been offering
lately at ATRA
has been to
answer consumer questions.
We get about
60 emails a
month through
the ATRA.com
web site.
Imagine how this would have
played out if the situation were
a little different: Instead of my
daughter listening to a conversation about my brother’s truck,
supposed she’d been a customer
asking about her car.
The customer’s already stressed
because her car has a problem. Add to
that the difficulty in asking a stranger
for help. And now she’s fighting to
understand an explanation laced with
jargon and tech-speak.
Some customers would head
straight for the door. And who could
blame them?
There’s a saying that goes, “If
you can’t dazzle them with brilliance,
baffle them with BS.” It’s a funny line,
and in some situations it might even be
a good strategy. But not when you’re
dealing with a customer who’s come
to your shop with a problem. There it’s
just bad business.
Remember, the customer’s concerns go deeper than just “what’s
wrong,” or even whether you know
how to fix it. They’re also concerned
with whether you’re being honest with
them and giving them a fair price for
work they really need.
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women who’ve never dealt with you or
your shop before. They’re often uneasy
about the reputation of auto mechanics:
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“They’ll sell you whatever they want
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The key is learning to speak to
the customer; not at her… or him.
You have to reach out to her on her
level, and make sure she’s comfortable with your explanation. That
connection is essential for helping
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part of the equation that defines
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One of the services we’ve
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site. Sometimes those questions
are very technical. But most of the
time, they’re asking us to verify
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with a shop or technician.
My job is to answer those questions as clearly as I can. Very often
that means breaking my explanations down into simple terms and
concepts. Words and abbreviations
that we take for granted — like
TPS or EGR — have no real meaning to the consumer. So I have to
explain those concepts in simpler
terms. And I have to relate those
systems to the problem they’re
having, so they know why it could
affect their car’s operation.
At the same time, I always
point them toward a nearby
ATRA Member shop to help them
through the specific conditions.
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work through the problem and
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satisfy the consumer.
The object isn’t just to fix
their cars; it’s also to make sure
they’re comfortable with the solutions. And most importantly, we
want to make sure they feel good
about having contacted ATRA and
brought their cars to an ATRA
Member shop.
Since we began offering this
program, I’ve received over 300
response emails from consumers
who’ve had their cars fixed, and
60
are planning to refer ATRA and the
ATRA Member shop to their friends.
It’s an important step toward building ATRA’s reputation as the name
to trust for transmission service and
repair. But it’s not something we can
do alone. You need to do your part by
remembering a key element of consumer trust is all about communication.
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by Steve Bodofsky
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or years the answer was fairly
simple… and pretty much the
same in every transmission
shop across the country. If the transmission is broken, you had one choice:
rebuild it. Simple, right?
Maybe not. In fact, today, a number
of shops are proving that the “rebuild
only” business model isn’t the only way
to run a successful transmission shop.
For years now, ATRA’s CEO
Dennis Madden has stressed the importance of discovering and addressing
your customers’ needs. It’s a legitimate
consideration, and one that’s easy to
forget about when confronted with the
dollar signs for a transmission rebuild.
Keep in mind that one of those
needs often involves cost. Sure, the customer’s transmission is broken or worn
out; he has to get it fixed if he’s going
to put his car back on the road. But if he
can’t scrape together the $3500 to pay
for a full rebuild, nothing you can say
or do is going to change that.
The rebuild-only mentality began
in a different era. Back then a rebuild
would cost maybe $300 or $400 — a
lot of money in those days, but there
wasn’t much you could save and still
provide a respectable repair. Once you
had the transmission on the bench you
were committed to the bulk of the job.
The parts were only a few bucks, so
skipping a clutch pack wasn’t going to
save anything.
Used transmissions? They were
a crapshoot, because cars didn’t get
62
pieced out until they had a lot of miles
on them. And remans hadn’t become a
viable solution… yet.
Today a lot has changed in the
transmission business (seriously, is
there any way I can get paid for every
time I say that?) Today, $3000 for a
rebuild may mean the customer got
lucky!
But those changes have created
a number of viable options for you
and your customers… options that
make it possible for you to help meet
their financial needs, while still allowing you to earn a reasonable profit.
Those options include remans, targeted
repairs, and even used units.
Think that’s just giving up? Or giving in? I talked to a couple shop owners who are taking advantage of those
options and are enjoying record sales
because of them.
Six years ago, Glen Burnie
Transmissions in Maryland was just
scraping by, according to shop owner
Mark Schwartzman. They had over
50 employees, including nine rebuilders. Then Mark transformed his way
of thinking: He started by becoming
a regional distributor for Certified
Transmission.
Today Glen Burnie has 18 employees and no rebuilders. And last year
they did nearly $6 million in business!
A fluke? This year he’s on track to
beat those sales by about 2%. Between
15-18% of those sales are “carryout”
units; transmissions bought by other
shops or individuals to install themselves.
The bulk of his business is selling remans and used transmissions.
He has a fulltime outside sales person,
Kimberly Hepburn, who introduces
other shops to their product line and
services.
Used transmissions? How can that
be profitable? Funny thing about that:
While our business was changing, so
was the insurance industry. And today,
many cars are totaled simply because
the airbags deployed. Which means
there are a lot of used transmissions
available with only 10 to 20 thousand
miles on them — just broken in.
What’s more, some of those transmissions are available for just a couple
hundred dollars. So Glen Burnie’s technicians can install a used unit for anywhere from $1200 to $1700 and still
make just as much as they would have
with a rebuild. And the customer saves
$1000 or more on the job.
As Mark explains, “I’ve already
spent the money for advertising to
bring the customers in the door. It
makes no sense to let them walk out
just because they can’t afford a $3000
repair… not when I can offer them a
lower-cost alternative, and still make a
good profit.”
The salvage yard offers Mark a
6-month, 6000-mile warranty on its
used units, and allows him to extend
the warranty for just a few bucks more.
Of course, not every transmission can be purchased used. Some are
known to have too many problems; others cost too much to be profitable, when
they’re available at all.
And mileage matters: On one car,
20–30,000 miles is about the limit for
accepting a used transmission. On othGEARS May/June 2011
ers, 60–70,000 is still fine, as long as the oil looks clean and
the price is reasonable.
This is where experience comes in: You have to know
which transmissions are worth trying and which aren’t a good
risk. Take a look through your records for the last few years.
Does the unit tend to fail around 80,000 miles? Then you
won’t want to install anything with much more than 20,000
miles. But if the average mileage for a failure tends to be
closer to a quarter million miles, 60,000 miles is barely a drop
in the bucket.
Of course, Mark is an extreme case. He’s completely
transformed his business model from the standard transmission repair shop. But Glen Burnie Transmissions isn’t the only
shop that’s offering its customers alternatives to the high price
of rebuilds. Dave Riccio of Tri-City Transmission is doing it,
too (see the profile on Tri-City in the January/February 2011
issue of GEARS). And Dave has added another service alternative to the mix: targeted repair.
Sure, every transmission shop will replace a solenoid or
a valve body without selling a full rebuild. But once the unit
reaches the bench, most shops insist on going the rebuild
route.
This is where Dave differs. “We’ll sometimes install just
a torque converter in a car with 90,000 miles. Some shop
owners think I’m crazy for doing that. But if the converter
is the only problem and the customer really can’t afford a
rebuild, why not? We make a buck on the job and the customer gets his car back on the road.”
Another place where Tri-City can sometimes save its
customers money is on front-wheel drive units, where the
differential is quiet and working okay. In that case they might
agree to leave the differential alone, and not run the case
through the parts washer. The customer saves a few hundred
dollars on the job, and still gets a transmission that works like
it just had a complete rebuild.
A big difference with today’s transmissions is parts cost.
Twenty years ago the clutches in a transmission might have
cost only five or ten bucks; there was no savings in rebuilding one drum and not the others. But the clutches in today’s
transmissions can easily cost a few hundred dollars. So if the
customer’s up against it, and one or two clutch packs are okay,
there really may be a benefit in rebuilding just the drums that
are bad and leaving the rest alone.
Tri-City also offers used transmissions when they’re
available and are a reasonable alternative. But they go a step
further: They open the unit and check the clutches. Then they
replace the filter and the outside seals, and fill it with new oil.
That way they’re fairly confident that the used transmission
won’t leak, and will hold up for a reasonable amount of time.
One of the most critical considerations when offering the
customer a lower-cost alternative is communication. Dave
makes sure the customer understands that he isn’t getting a
rebuilt transmission, and that the job may involve a bit of risk.
And Dave offers to share that risk with the customer.
With used transmissions or targeted repairs, Dave offers a
limited, one-year, 12,000-mile warranty. The warranty is only
good at Tri-City: He doesn’t offer the Golden Rule Warranty,
and there’s no outside coverage, except in special cases.
And the warranty is 50-50: Both Dave and the customer
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accept half the risk. If the job cost $1600, and the transmission fails while it’s under the warranty, Dave credits the customer $800 toward the price of a rebuild.
As Dave sees it, he made money on the repair, so if he
has to cut into his profit on a rebuild to keep the customer
happy, it’s worth it. And since his rebuilders went through the
unit, he knows his risk is limited. How limited? Over the last
year, only one transmission had to come back for a warranty
rebuild after a targeted repair. Not a bad average.
In addition to explaining the process to the customer,
Dave has a special warranty form, which explains the service
that was performed and the limits of the warranty. So the customer should be well informed about the repair he paid for,
and the coverage he’s receiving.
That’s important, because, left to their own devices, customers will remember that their transmission got fixed and
that they paid $1600 for it — still a lot of money to them. The
nuances of the repair and the difference between a targeted
repair and a rebuild can slip away over time. That’s why
it’s critical to spend the time to explain the differences, and
clarify those differences on the repair order and the warranty.
Sure, it’s nice to sell a full rebuild. And in some cases a
custom rebuild is still the best option for the customer. But
sometimes the customers’ needs won’t allow it; they just don’t
have the money.
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Keep Those Trannys Rolling
A Lincoln with
an Attitude
O
ur story begins with a call to
the ATRA Technical Hotline
from a technician named
Kyle. Kyle said he was working on “a
Lincoln with an attitude.”
The car in question was a 2003
Lincoln LS equipped with a 3.0L engine,
and a 5R55N transmission with harsh
shifts at times (Figure 1). According
to Kyle, the owner of the vehicle said
he’d been having drivability problems
for the past few months: erratic engine
idle, “Check Engine” light flashing
occasionally, engine surge while driving, and of course, harsh shifting.
The customer had taken his car
to a couple local shops to check the
driveability issues. After checking the
computer system and replacing several
sensors, such as the mass airflow sensor, TPS, and MAP, he was referred to
Kyle to have the transmission operation
checked.
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www.atra.com
Kyle took the vehicle to his local Ford/Lincoln dealership where they
reprogrammed the PCM with the latest update. On the way back to the
shop the transmission continued to have the occasional harsh shift.
Harsh Shifts Verified
Kyle drove the car and immediately felt the harsh shifts. He returned to
the shop, connected his scan tool, and
checked for codes; there weren’t any.
Then Kyle installed his pressure gauge
on the line pressure tap for the PCA
and PCSB (pressure control solenoids
A and B) circuits and headed out for
another test drive.
During this test drive, PCS
pressure would climb to over 220
PSI at the same time the harsh shifts
were taking place. The Lincoln had
a pressure problem.
at the PCS solenoid, to see whether
the computer was commanding high
pressure. Kyle connected his voltmeter
to the PCS circuit (figure 2), close to
the PCM (figure 3), and headed out for
another test drive.
During the test drive, PCS circuit
amperage would drop just before PCS
pressure started to rise to 220 PSI
(Figure 4). This indicated the computer
was actually commanding high line
pressure. With the computer commanding high PCS pressure, it was time to
take a look at the computer system.
Checking PCS Solenoid
Command
Checking the Computer
System
The next step was to check voltage
Ford has issued several techniGEARS May/June 2011
Figure 1
cal bulletins related to programming
issues and updates to this PCM, to
correct pressure control issues. So I
recommended having the PCM reprogrammed with the latest update before
spending hours checking PCM inputs,
and powers and grounds.
Kyle took the vehicle to his local
Figure 2
Ford/Lincoln dealership where they
reprogrammed the PCM with the latest
update. On the way back to the shop
the transmission continued to have the
occasional harsh shift. So, when he got
back to the shop, Kyle connected his
scan tool and started checking the PCM
inputs.
The scan tool showed the inputs
were all within specifications, which
suggested a faulty PCM. But, as I
explained to Kyle, the Lincoln PCM
Figure 3
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A Lincoln with an Attitude
tions. Then we took another look at the
PCM powers and grounds — also all
within specifications. All indications
pointed to a faulty PCM (Figure 5).
Replacing the Powertrain
Control Module
Figure 4
goes for about $1000; not something
you throw in without being sure. I recommended checking each individual
input and every power and ground to
the PCM before condemning it.
Kyle pulled out his meter and
started checking each input to the
PCM. All were within specifications.
Then he checked the PCM powers and
grounds; they were also within specification.
With the inputs, powers, and
grounds within specifications, Kyle
was fairly confident that he was dealing with a faulty PCM, but he was still
hesitant to throw a $1000 PCM at the
vehicle. So I went over the inputs with
him. They were all within specifica-
Kyle contacted his local Ford/
Lincoln dealership to order a new
PCM. They told him the PCM was on
backorder, and it would take about six
weeks to arrive. So he called me back
and asked me to try to help him find a
rebuilt PCM. I explained that there was
a reason the PCM was on backorder:
Ford was having problems with this
unit, and a used or rebuilt PCM may
come with the same problems. I recommended against installing a used or
rebuilt PCM, and suggested waiting for
the new PCM to arrive. Kyle agreed.
After the new PCM arrived, Kyle
installed it, and then took the vehicle
to his local Ford/Lincoln dealership
to have it programmed for the vehicle,
based on the VIN and security system
codes.
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A Lincoln with an Attitude
The Crew at Seven Oaks Transmission L to R:
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With the freshly programmed PCM
in the vehicle, Kyle was ready to take
the car for a test drive to recheck transmission operation. The transmission
operated perfectly. The shifts were on
time and smooth, each and every time.
Kyle has driven the vehicle several
times since replacing the PCM, and the
transmission always shifts perfectly.
In Closing
If you run in to a problem vehicle,
and you suspect a possible computer
problem (PCM/TCM/BCM, etc.), be
sure to take the time to check the inputs,
powers, and grounds to the computer
before replacing it. Remember, by performing a thorough diagnosis, you, too,
can tame your vehicle’s attitude, and
keep those trannies rolling.
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
You Made the Call and ATRA
Answered:
You Made the Call and
ATRA Answered:
3-Year Golden Rule
Warranty for All Units
You hear it everywhere: It’s your
country… it’s your government… it’s
your planet. But when it comes down
to it, someone else always seems to be
calling the shots… and too often the
results aren’t what you’d hoped for.
Well, when we say ATRA is your
Association, we really mean it. In a
recent Membership Survey, we asked
what you’d like ATRA to do for you.
The results were overwhelming: extend
the 3-year Golden Rule Warranty to
cover all transmissions, regardless of
manufacturer or age. So that’s exactly
what we did.
ATRA already offered Members a
3-year warranty, but only for GM, Ford,
and Chrysler, and only on transmissions
that were less than 10 years old.
Effective immediately, ATRA
Members can now offer a full 3-year
Golden Rule Warranty on all make and
model transmissions, regardless of age.
The new 3-year warranty takes its place
along side ATRA’s already familiar 1and 2-year warranties. Which means
you can now complete toe-to-toe with
the warranties being offered by reman
companies.
“This is a terrific example of how
ATRA is supposed to work,” explains
ATRA CEO Dennis Madden. “When
there’s something that our Members
need — something that can help them
be more competitive and more profitable — it’s our job to make that happen. And that’s exactly what we’ve
done with the new, 3-year Golden Rule
Warranty.”
As with other Golden Rule
Warranties, the transmission must be
rebuilt to ATRA’s minimum requirement, and usage standards still apply.
To begin offering these new, 3-year
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warranties, contact ATRA’s
Member Services and request
the new Golden Rule Warranty
forms. These forms no longer
limit the 3-year warranty to GM,
Ford, or Chrysler transmissions;
nor are they restricted to transmissions less than 10 years old.
For more details, visit ATRA’s
web site http://members.atra.
com.
The new 3-year Golden
Rule Warranty: One more way
that we’re proving every day that
ATRA really is your Association.
ATRA’s Ron Brattin
Brings SEO to ATRA
Members’ Web Sites
There’s little doubt that the internet
is quickly replacing the Yellow Pages
when consumers shop for services. So it
should come as no surprise that ATRA
is working to help its Members take full
advantage of internet marketing.
One of the most important considerations for your internet presence
is SEO: Search Engine Optimization.
SEO determines your placement in
search engines, such as Google and
Yahoo: The higher your placement, the
more effective your internet marketing
will be.
ATRA’s Ron Brattin recently
earned his certificate in Search Engine
Optimization and Internet Marketing
through Web CEO: a leader in internet
marketing strategies.
“Ron put a lot of effort into this certification, and we’re really proud of the
work he’s accomplished,” says ATRA
CEO Dennis Madden. “The results
from his optimization techniques are
impressive: we’re seeing instant leaps
in search engine placement.”
Using exclusive analytical software, Ron examines your site and
Ron Brattin
tweaks keywords and content to help
you achieve the highest ranking possible. Higher ranking is a lot like placement in the Yellow Pages: That’s why
you’ll find so many companies with
names such as “AAAA Transmissions”;
not very creative, but it got them placed
ahead of everyone else. And higher
placement equals more calls.
Naturally ATRA’s SEO service
is available exclusively to ATRA
Members. If your site is hosted through
ATRA, Ron can make the tweaks
directly, to improve your site’s ranking immediately. Not hosted through
ATRA? That’s okay: Ron can still evaluate your site and make recommendations.
To take advantage of ATRA’s SEO
service, call Ron at 1-805-604-2020.
Make sure you have your site URL and
passwords available for him to access
your site.
SEO is the next step to help you
market your shop, and it’s just one
more way that ATRA is here to help
make your shop more competitive…
and more profitable.
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Rapid Transmissions Gets Its Party On!
by Dennis Madden
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www.atra.com
Y
ou just acquired a few longtime
transmission shops in the area
and want to let the town know.
What do you do?
Well, if you’re Rapid Transmission
in the San Diego area, you throw a
Grand Reopening Bash, and invite the
whole town!
Rapid Transmissions has been in
operation for over 40 years. It was
recently acquired by Jim Alexander,
and he relocated two of its stores to
newer, larger accommodations. So they
wanted to reach out and introduce the
community to the new owner and new
stores with an open house get-together.
They called all their suppliers and
asked them to get involved: Transtar
supplied the food; Natpro set up a
booth with examples of old and new
technology; Southland Clutch brought
their performance clutches. The San
Diego Mustang Club was in attendance
and brought their show cars, along with
a local motorcycle club that brought
20-25 bikes.
Mark Raines, operations director
for Rapid Transmissions, explained: “It
gave us a chance to get together with a
lot of the people from the area and show
them who we are and what we have to
offer.”
Deon Olmos from ATRA’s Member
Services department came by with the
“ATRA Blimp,” lent a hand, and spoke
to folks about the benefits of dealing
with an ATRA Member shop. “Deon
was a huge help in making our event a
success,” claims Mike.
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So how did things go? “The
response was fantastic,” says Mike.
“We planned for 150 people, and over
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200 showed up. Jim had to relight the grill and
cook up more food!”
We’ve been saying for years that the best way
to get your name out there is through community
involvement. And what a terrific way for Rapid
Trans to make its mark in the neighborhood.
Letter From a Consumer...
Dear Mr. Wiggins,
I want to express our deepest
gratitude for your help and the services of ATRA. As you know from our
conversation, my wife and I were on
a long distance vacation with our
boat in tow when our transmission
when out in Placerville Ca. We had
never been to Placerville, let alone
know of anyone there to help us with
such a problem.
Thankfully, we found your company through a friend and with
one phone call had a referral to
one of your certified shops in close
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May/June 2011
distance to the hotel we landed at.
Once we made contact with J&C
Automotive, their professionalism
put us right at ease. They provided
safe storage for our boat and had
the ball rolling on the transmission right away. They are exactly
the people and the type of shop you
want to deal with at a time like that.
Although my wife and I had an
extended vacation in Placerville, we
were able to enjoy the area and not
stress about our vehicle or who was
working on it.
Thank you for your help, thanks
ATRA for the service, and thanks to
J&C Automotive for being part of
your group. Your phone numbers
will travel with us from now on!
Sincerely,
Stephen Doiron
Santa Barbara, CA
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POWER INDUSTRY NEWS
Mazda FN4A-EL (4F27E), FS5A-EL
POWERTRAIN INDUSTRY NEWS
GM 6L80E, 6L90E
Kits with Pistons
from Precision
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Escalade/ESV/EXT (6.2L), XLR
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Master and banner kits are also
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For more information, visit Precision
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Dodge Takes the Win
with a Goerend Trans!
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a Dodge 6.7L, and a 48RE Goerend
transmission. He registered a time of
10.90 seconds.
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Mike Davidson Joins
Elite as Business
Development Coach
Elite Worldwide has announced
that Mike Davidson, an award-winning
shop owner, has joined the company as
its newest business development coach.
In his new role, Davidson will use
his years of experience as a shop owner
in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the information he’s attained while serving on
numerous industry boards and panels,
to help shop owners throughout the
U.S. build more profitable businesses.
In addition to owning and operating one of the most successful auto
repair shops in the U.S., Davidson
is a graduate of the Automotive
Management Institute, was the recipient of Arkansas’s NAPA Technician of
the Year Award for seven consecutive
years, and is a winner of the coveted
Better Business Bureau Torch Award
for Marketplace Ethics.
Davidson has an affinity for helping others, and currently does so by
providing viewers with car care tips in
local CBS segments.
“Elite is always looking for business development coaches who not
only have a history of success as shop
owners, but who have a genuine commitment to ethics as well. For an individual like Mike Davidson to join our
team, who not only runs one of top
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the PCS to do one of two things:
1. Send more AFL feed pressure to the balance side, resulting in
higher line pressures. This sets codes
and makes line pressure unstable when
trying to elevate AFL pressures. Or…
2. Leak so badly that it won’t
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components.
Either way, the leak creates a
vicious cycle as it tries to compensate
for itself.
To correct this, Superior offers
its K098 AFL valve fix. This newly
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along with a simple cup plug, will
stop the leak. And since the valve’s
“Superior” design spreads the load
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term, Simple Solution™, sure to stop
wear and leaks in their tracks.
Figure 1. Showing O.E. Design and
Common Leak Area. (sets Code 1811)
This is Why they set the Code 1811
Superior’s New 4T65E
AFL Valve Fix
for Code P1811
Here’s what happens: Low pressure from the AFL signal/balance oil
leaks from valve bore wear at the small
end of the balance side of the valve
bore in the channel plate casting. This
wear causes low AFL balance pressure,
which is becoming common in 4T65E
units and is the main cause for code
P1811.
When balance pressure leaks out
the end of the valve/bore it doesn’t keep
enough AFL balance oil against the
AFL valve’s spring load. This causes
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Figure 2. Showing Superior’s Innovative
Proprietary Design.
The valve kit is quick and easy to
install without purchasing extra tools,
reamers, or costly replacement valves
and sleeves.
For more information or to locate
your closest distributor, visit www.
superiortransmission.com.
Lockup Converter
for Non-Lockup
Transmissions, by Dacco
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Direct drive performance with the drivability
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• Applications for circle track, street performance, and
restoration.
• Patented
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• Improves torque and fuel eﬃciencies with multi-clutch
technology.
• Greater selection of available stall speeds.
• Lower inertia than stock converters.
DROP IN!!
No transmission modifications
or calibration required!
• Improves transmission durability due to less slip and
lower transmission temperature.
Alma Products and Dacco
have developed a drop-in lockup
torque converter for any non-lockup
transmission (THM-350 and 400,
Powerglide, 727, 904, C-4, C-6).
The unit requires no modifications
to hydraulics, hardware, or wiring.
Simply swap it the old non-lockup unit
to the new one. It’s available in a 10”
diameter, and stall speeds range from
1800-5000 RPM. Industrial testing
has yielded 15% improvement in fuel
economy.
In development for 3 years, it’s
perfect for oval track and street/strip
muscle cars. The result is better fuel
economy, more efficiency (more power
to the wheels), lower transmission
temperatures, and decreased crank
thrust.
In the past, a high stall torque
converter would have been too busy
for street applications. This new unit
allows a high stall for better acceleration
and 100% cruising efficiency with
lockup. It gives the car owner the
option of numerically increasing axle
ratio because of a locked converter,
which means better acceleration and
fuel economy.
Lockup is a feature that will give
automatic cars the same MPH in racing
as stick shift cars. The converter is fully
balanced and has bearings at every
interface.
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The engineer that patented the
design (Pat #7770703) worked for
Chrysler Powertrain engineering for 18
years. Production starts June 1, 2011.
For more information contact
Dacco Transmission Parts 866-6451452, or visit www.daccoinc.com.
Lista International
Will Exhibit Its
Technician at Eastec 2011
Lista International Corporation
will feature its Technician Series toolboxes at EASTEC 2011, May 17-19 at
the Eastern States Exposition in West
Springfield, Massachusetts, booth 5423.
Lista International’s Technician
Series toolboxes are the largest capacity, most durable boxes on the market,
at an affordable price. Proudly made in
the USA, they feature a rugged design
backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
They come in five gloss, powder-coated
colors, with two-tone color schemes
available.
All drawers are full extension with
a 440-pound capacity. Drawers come
standard with a mesh liner and include a
divider and bin tool organization starter
kit in the top drawer. Other drawers can
be equipped with a variety of divider
options.
Technician Series toolboxes are
available in a choice of four styles:
single bank, double bank, triple bank
and two-bay. This enormous selection
of footprints and drawer sizes means
there’s a toolbox configuration to meet
every need.
Worktops transform the toolbox
cabinet top into a productive work area.
Toolboxes come standard with protective ribbed rubber mat, and are available with optional tops of stainless steel
over wood core, stainless steel cover, or
butcher block.
The toolboxes feature base options
ranging from mobile casters, to fixed74
fork truck bases, to stationary raised
bases with leveling.
Visit Lista’s new web site devoted to technician toolboxes at www.
ListaBox.com.
...Also from Lista International
Redesigned Workbench System
Lista International Corporation
announces its newly redesigned automotive workbench system. Specially
designed for automotive service and
repair, Lista’s automotive storage and
workbench solutions can be easily configured to suit specific needs without
custom cost.
Lista automotive service bay solutions include storage cabinets, toolboxes, workbenches, and mobile carts.
Tough, industrial-grade construction
and materials are engineered to stand
up to hard use and still look great,
while giving technicians quick and easy
access to tools, parts, and supplies.
num pans from TCI turn the ordinary
into the extraordinary. A black powdercoated finish and the ability to hold a
larger fluid supply increases heat dissipation, dropping internal transmission
temperature by 20º to 30º, extending
transmission life.
These pans are built from aircraftquality aluminum and feature added
fins for improved cooling, while a magnetic drainplug keeps loose metal from
being circulated through the transmission.
A unique, O-ringed (where applicable) sealing surface protects against
leaks. Pans include magnetic drainplugs, a 1/8” NPT port machined directly into the pan, new stainless steel
hardware, and Allen wrenches.
For more information on MaxCool™ pans or to see other great TCI®
high performance drivetrain components, visit www.tciauto.com, or call
toll free at 888-776-9824.
JDS Worldwide
of Miami to Open
in New Location!
Rather than being limited to offthe-shelf products, Lista offers versatile,
customized solutions that optimize the
efficiency and productivity of service
operations. The company customizes
high-density storage and timesaving
workspace solutions to bring consistent
appearance, efficiency, and space usage
to every cubic inch of available space in
a dealership.
For more information, visit Lista
on line at www.listaintl.com.
TCI® Max-Cool™
Deep Aluminum Pans
Premium
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After 20 years of experience and
knowledge of the industry gave way to
the creation of JDS Worldwide in 2004,
a surge of consumer loyalty and confidence has allowed JDS Worldwide to
once again expand to meet the demands
that its customers have come to expect.
JDS Worldwide will be moving to
a new location in the heart of the commercial district of Miami. With a new
warehouse providing more than twice
its previous capacity, JDS is poised to
provide better access to both its existing
customers and new clients.
“Our new location is an excellent venue, which will allow for a
larger inventory, giving our customers
greater access to our products and our
company,” said Joe De Santino, president of JDS Worldwide. “As both our
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international and domestic client bases
continue to grow, we found that, to
continue to deliver the level of quality
and performance our customers have
come to expect, this relocation was a
necessity.”
For more information please visit
www.jdsworlwide.com.
JASPER Offers
Remanufactured GM
6-Speed Transmissions
rected.
• Dynamometer testing of domestic automatic transmissions
simulates in-vehicle operation
to assure trouble-free product
results.
• An available Premium Service
Plan offers customers even
greater value.
Each transmission is covered by
JASPER’s 3-year/100,000 mile nationwide transferable parts and labor warranty. Full warranty disclosure is available on our web site or upon request.
For more information on the GM
6L80/90E and JASPER’s complete
line of remanufactured transmissions,
please call 800-827-7455, or log onto
www.jasperengines.com.
Precision Introduces
JF011E Overhaul Kit
Jasper Engines & Transmissions,
the nation’s leader in remanufactured
products, has added the GM 6L80 and
6L90E 6-speed transmissions to its
remanufactured lineup, and are available for these 2007-2009 vehicles:
• Chevrolet Yukon Denali,
Avalanche and Suburban
• GMC Sierra Denali
• Cadillac Escalade
• Chevrolet/GMC C/K 15003500 pickups
These transmissions are unique
in that the transmission control module (TCM) is inside the transmission.
“These control modules are vehicle
identification number (VIN) specific
and must be reprogrammed accordingly,” says James Corbin, JASPER
quality systems and new product development manager. “JASPER will ship
these units already programmed per the
vehicle VIN from the factory.”
Every JASPER remanufactured
transmission is subjected to strict, highquality processes:
• Disassembly,
meticulous
inspection, and cleaning of
components.
• All new and remanufactured
parts are carefully inspected
for correct tolerances to assure
dependability.
• JASPER’s research and product
development ensures inherent
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Precision International has introduced overhaul kits for JF011E transmissions.
This unit is a belt-driven CVT for
medium FWD vehicles, applicable for
up to 2.5 liter class vehicles. Part number 73900GX covers years 2007-2010
used in:
• Jeep Compass, Patriot
• Dodge Caliber
• Nissan Serena, Bluebird
Sylphy, Dualis
• Nissan Altima, Maxima,
Lafesta, X-Trail (2.5L)
• Nissan Rogue, Sentra
• Renault Koleos
• Suzuki Kizashi, Landy
• Mitsubishi Outlander, Delica
D5
• Mitsubishi Galant Fortis, RVR.
Master and Banner kits are also
available.
For more information, visit www.
transmissionkits.com.
Midwest Hard Parts
Now Selling Wholesale
Midwest Hard Parts, Inc. has provided top quality transmission hard
parts to transmission shops for over 10
years.
They’re proud to announce the
opening of a wholesale division. Their
goal is to offer the same top quality
parts to suppliers and transmission parts
stores at reduced prices, to allow for the
supplier and store to make a reasonable
markup and still be able to offer their
customers a fair market price.
Per customer request, MHPI offers
custom packing and labeling. They
guarantee 100% blind shipping using
plain boxes and going as far as to cut
their name off the shipping label.
Whether it’s foreign or domestic,
MHPI prides itself on stocking hardto-find parts. So leave the hard, greasy
work of teardown to them, and buy a
clean, ready-to-put-on-the-shelf part.
Contact Midwest Hard Parts at
1-877-799.4783 and request a copy of
their Frequently Sold Parts price sheet.
Mustang Introduces New
Universal Transmission
Dyno.
Mustang’s latest product innovation for automotive transmission repair
and remanufacturing professionals is
MAE-LDU-40, a universal transmission dynamometer that represents the
most advanced, next-generation dynamometer for testing light-duty automatic passenger car and light truck inline
and transverse transmissions.
Mustang designed the new system
to specifically address the short-com75
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ings of the standard transmission dynos
found in the market today. The result
is a transmission dynamometer that is
more easily adaptable, more accurate,
more user-friendly, with a more flexible
software and data acquisition package,
and most importantly, is more sensible
from an economic standpoint.
The new LDU-40 universal transmission dynamometer is a quantum
leap forward from the outdated systems
that once upon a time were considered
state-of-the-art. Take your transmission
testing to an unprecedented level of
accuracy, efficiency and usability.
Forget the hassles of using custom
mounting plates and spacers to get a
torque converter fitted just right. Mount
and test transmissions faster and easier
than ever before with a universal system so flexible, you can change setup
configurations in a matter of minutes,
with a single operator.
Universal Hardware
The MAE-LDU-40 dynamometer
is by far the most easily adaptable test
system on the market. Test a wide
variety domestic and foreign rearwheel transmissions without the need
to purchase countless custom mounting
plates.
Our patented Universal Adapter
Plate virtually eliminate the need to
have expensive custom plates for each
transmission you need to test – saving
you both time and money and simplifying your testing operations.
Mustang’s system easily adjusts
to fit any torque converter without the
need for complicated spacers and bushing combinations, making it easier to
center and mount more transmissions
faster.
Our rotating head stock also allows
you to easily adapt and configure the
test stand to test front wheel drive transverse transmissions, including Honda
and Mitsubishi, and longitudinal 42LE
transmissions such as the Chrysler
A606.
Our use of U-joint drive shafts
simplifies set up and dramatically minimizes the chance of damaging rear
seals due to misalignment issues.
More Accurate Test Results
The LDU-40 achieves the highest
level of accuracy in the industry thanks
to its high quality electronics package.
Cradle-mounted PAUs and preci76
sion strain-gauge-type load cells on
each output PAU provide continuous
feedback to the control loop, allowing
for more precise load control and more
accurate testing results.
A 30-tooth speed encoder ensures
a higher resolution speed signal, and
therefore a more accurate gear ratio
calculation.
The LDU-40 also includes
Mustang’s Transmission Control
Module, The MAE-TCM, standard
with every unit. The MAE-TCM gives
you the ability to test a transmission
using the correct frequency and duty
cycle, which ensures that the transmissions are being tested exactly as they
perform in a vehicle.
All this results in a more accurate
dynamometer, so you can test with
more confidence.
TransTec Introduces
Pistons in Kits for
GM 6L45/50, 6L80, 6L90
Corteco now offers overhaul
kits with pistons for General Motors
6L45/50, 6L80 and 6L90 applications.
TransTec® brand kits 2509, 2565 and
2566 are on the shelf ready to be
shipped to you today.
The following pistons will be
included in the new kits:
Application
1-2-3-4 Clutch Bonded Balance Piston
4-5-6 Clutch Bonded Balance Piston
4-5-6 Clutch Bonded Apply Piston
2-6 Clutch Bonded Apply Piston
Low/Reverse Bonded Apply Clutch Piston
You can still order kits without pistons. Those items are 2523 (6L45/50),
2508 (6L80) and 2530 (6L90).
Contact your customer service representative to place an order today.
For more information, visit
TransTec on line at www.TransTec.
com.
TransTec Introduces
Aisin TR60-SN/VW O9D
TransTec is pleased to announce
the availability of TransTec® overhaul
kit 2554, which covers the rear wheel
drive, 6-speed Aisin Warner TR60-SN
transmission.
This unit is most commonly used
in the Volkswagen Touareg.
The kit includes genuine front and
rear NOK oil seals along with exclusive New Produ
Quantum™ brand teflon sealing ringsAnnouncem
and premium TransTec® branded valve
body paper.
Aisin TR60-SN/ VW O9D
Featured
Components
We are pleased
to announce the availability of TransTec overhaul kit 2554. Kit
Part Number
Description
2554 covers the rear wheel drive six speed Aisin Warner TR60-SN transmission.
®
B33423
Molded rubber pan gasket
This unit is most commonly used in the Volkswagen Touareg
This kit has genuine front and rear NOK oil seals along with exclusive Quantum™
brand teflon sealing rings and premium TransTec® branded valve body paper.
B37169
Front seal
B37170
Components
ExtensionFeatured
& adapter
TransTec seal
housing
Description
3542
®
Number
Sealing
ringMolded
kit rubber pan gasket
B37169
Front seal
B33423
B37170
Extension & adapter housing seal
3542
Sealing ring kit
Kit number 2554 is in stock and available for immediate
delivery.
Kit number 2554
is in stock and available for immediate delivery
com.
TransTec Introduces
Jatco JF011E /
Nissan RE0F10A Kits
A Division of Freudenbe
11617 State Route 13 • Milan, Ohio 44846 • T: 419-499-2502 • F: 419-499-2804 • www.TransTec.com
© 2011 Freudenberg-NOK
New Product
TransTec is pleased to announce
Announcemen
the availability of TransTec® overhaul
kit 2557, which
includes
all necesJATCO
JF011E / NISSAN
RE0F10A
sary sealing
components to rebuild the
We are pleased to announce the availability of TransTec overhaul kit 2557.
necessary sealing components to rebuild the 2006-UP JF011E / RE0F10A
2006-upAll
JF011E/RE0F10A
transmistransmission
are included.
sion.
®
Featured
Components
P/N
Description
2557
Overhaul2557kit
Year
B29002
Right axle
sealLeft axle seal
B29724
Right axle seal
06-up06-UP
B29724
Left axle
seal
B36523
Converter hub seal
06-up06-UP
Featured Components
Item
Number
B29002
B37134
3544
Description
Overhaul kit
06-up06-UP
Year
06-UP
06-UP
Duraprene pan gasket
Sealing ring kit
06-UP
B37134
Converter hub seal
06-up
B36523
Duraprene pan gasket
06-up
3544
Sealing ring kit
06-up
TransTec® kit 2557 is in stock and available for immediate shipment.
TransTec® kit 2557 is in stock and
available
for immediate shipment.
© 2011
Freudenberg-NOK
com.
A Division of Freudenberg-NOK
11617 State Route 13 • Milan, Ohio 44846 • T: 419-499-2502 • F: 419-499-2804 • www.TransTec.com
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