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If
you missed these meetings - you missed a Lot!
December 2010 - Member’s
Only Tool Party
giving our members free
Ford tools & training materials.
We raffled off an Engine Stand!
 We
had a huge amount of Ford specialty tools, and training materials
available for members. It’s a sea of red cases—most virtually new.
Most are worth over $100—Many worth several hundred.
SANTA’S COMING EARLY FOR
ATA MEMBERS
For only a $10 donation to the ATA per member to
get a ticket to get in line for the Tool Party. We drew tickets
numbers to determine order to go through and pick an item. You’ll
get back in line and go through again—until everything’s gone! One
ticket let’s you go through the line over and over.
Remember - there was no
cost for the tools!
November Meeting
 EcoBoost
- The Future of Ford Family Engines 2011 & beyond & the New Ford
Touch Systems
Instructors: Mark Maser /
Ford Motor Instructor
With the EcoBoost engine, Ford is out to prove that
you can deliver both mileage and performance in the same package.
Instructor Mark Maser covered V6 & 4 cylinder engines Operations
and Strategies.
At launch, Ford will roll out a new 3.7-liter V6
replacing the old 4.0-liter V6, a 5.0-liter V8 replacing the former
5.4-liter V8, and a 6.2-liter V8 borrowed from the F-250 Heavy Duty
for some specialty models. He also covered the New Ford Touch Navigation
and Systems Controls. 
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October Meeting
2011 GM Duramax Update
Instructors: Matt Buca GM Instructor
At: Wadsworth High School
Auto shop
Emission laws have caused major changes in all
2011 Diesel engines. Urea injection systems will be covered along
with new particulate filter strategies.
Matt Buca will also give us some insight on
other new GM systems. This is a must have class.
September Meeting
Effective Scantool Use
Instructors:
Tom Rayk & Norm Mcleod
Doors
Open 6:30 pm * RSVP Today * Bring
a Friend
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We will cover how to use Inperformance
tracking to more effectivly diagnose vehicles.
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We will cover Fuel trim as a diagnostic aid, and be using
Active commands.
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Tom
and Norm will also show you how to be a powergraph user using
your scantool.
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Much
more will be shown in class using live cars.
April
2010 Mtg - Toyota HVAC class
Instructor
Marty Stratton
Topics:
Toyota as well as many other Asian manufacturers
have re-designed their HVAC systems in order to offer better efficiency
while reducing the weight of the vehicle. This class will cover
most of the new HVAC technology used on today’s Toyota vehicles
as well as many other Asian manufacturers.
Topics that will be covered will include:
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New Clutch less design Compressors
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New super efficient condensers
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Does Toyota recommend using dye in their HVAC
systems?
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Newer HVAC control devices being used by Toyota
and other Asian manufacturers
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Toyota Hybrid HVAC systems
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New solar panel powered HVAC blower motor used
on the 2010 Prius model D
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iagnostic procedures recommended by Toyota and
other Asian Manufacturers
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This class will contain a lot of newer updated
material which is needed for today’s serious HVAC technician.
About
the Ford 6.7 L Power Stroke Diesel Engine
March
17th, 2010 Seminar
Doors
Open 6:30pm * RSVP Today
Bring a Friend
Instructor:
Mark Maser,
Service
Training Instructor,
Cleveland Training Center
At:
Wadsworth High School, 625 Broad St, Wadsworth,
Oh
Topics:
6.7 L Power Stroke Diesel Engine components and
Engine Performance / Electronics and Computer Strategies, including
required emission, Urea dosing system and exhaust treatment components
and system operation.
If time permits we will also cover the direction
of Ford Motor Company’s Power train system, (Engine & Transmission)
including the Eco Boost engine families, V6 & 14 and 2 new V8’s.
Green Bullets
 Feb
10th
Instructor
John Forro, AST
Topics:
Part 1: What you need
to know (statistics, equipment, safety etc.)
Part 2: What is different from normal
cars (vehicle and system operations)
Part 3: The ins and outs of vehicle
maintenance, service & repairs $$$$$$
Part 4: Pattern failures !!!! Diagnostics
New
Vehicle Technologies
January
20th
Instructor
Chuck Mehozonek
from
Standard Motor Products Inc.
At:
AAA 5700 Brecksville Rd Independence OH RSVP 330-239-1647
Technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection,
Variable Cylinder Management, Blue-Tec Diesel, Constantly Variable
Transmissions, Telemetrics, Blue Tooth, Vehicle Stability Control,
and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems are not a future dream, they
are here today.
Today’s shop must prepare to face these systems as
well as dozens of newer ones. Technicians might not be servicing
these systems yet, but many of their customers know about them through
television and magazine ads.
This class will introduce the technology with examples
of how it has been implemented on 2010 vehicles. Equipment and training
requirements will be explored.
This class will help the technician or shop owner
be prepared to discuss these new technologies with their customers
and to prepare for service opportunities in the future.
Supplemental
Inflatable Restraints Update Class
Monday,
December 14, 2009
Instructor
Marty
Stratton
At:
Automotive & Transportation Technology Center, Stark State College,
5600 Whipple Ave, N.W., North Canton, OH 44720
Purpose of Seminar:
In order to repair most systems on today’s technologically advanced
vehicles, you must have a thorough understanding of the modern SIR
systems. If you do not understand what the components are and how
to safely disarm them, you could find yourself spending several
hundred dollars because you accidently damaged one of the components.
Today’s SIR systems are technologically advanced and can easily
cause the vehicle to arrive in your bay on the tow truck hook.
Description of Seminar: We
will start with a brief over-view of the components of the modern
SIR (Supplemental Inflatable Restraints) system. We will discuss
the diagnostic procedures used on the modern SIR system. We will
discuss the proper way to disarm the SIR system. We will have a
brief over-view of how the air bags are manufactured. We will discuss
the modern passenger presence systems. We will cover the types of
PPS sensors used on the passenger seat on modern SIR systems. We
will discuss the reasons for and procedures to re-calibrate the
PPS system. We will have an on the vehicle demonstration of re-calibrating
the PPS system on a modern Chrysler vehicle. We will discuss the
tools needed to properly service today’s SIR systems. We will cover
how the SIR systems cause the vehicle to arrive in your bay on the
tow truck hook. This will be a very informative and up-to-date seminar
and is needed by all technicians on all levels.
GM
CAN Communications and Diagnostics
Thursday
Nov 19
Instructor
Matt
Buca GM Training Instructor
Its a honor to have Matt
Buca for this special seminar so lets have a good turnout to show
our appreciation.
CAN is used
on all new vehicles and is the most used protocol. This class
covers how it works and how to diagnose system concerns. Learn
the Quick test procedure from our GM instructor. Get it from the
source. This class also covers class II and other GM bus diagnostics.
Thursday Oct 15th
Performance
Updates
May Mtg: Toyota HVAC Systems
Instructor Marty Stratton, AC Delco
This will be a packed full seminar on Toyota HVAC
systems and I am sure everyone will gain a lot of useful information
and knowledge from this class.
April
Mtg: HYBRID Part 5 - Hybrid Dual Mode and New Systems
Instructor
Tom Rayk, NAPA
We
will start with HYBRID real world service and work our way into
the newer systems like super BAS and DUAL MODE. Diagnostics and
data stream will be discussed. There will also be a discussion on
what service tools work well.
A very complete book was included.
MODERN
SPS PROGRAMMING IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Instructor
Marty Stratton, AC Delco Automotive Instructor
Feb
12 , 2009
| This seminar is updated to reflect
the most common J2534 tools being used in our industry. I hope
you get the chance to join us as we all become updated on what
is new in this exciting and changing field in the Automotive
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Areas we will discuss include:
a. J2534 rules and regulations
b. J2534 tools available, prices and strengths and weaknesses
of each device
c. Where to find proper calibrations
d. Costs involved in SPS programming
e. What modules can be reprogrammed
f. What GM states must be done to reprogram a GM vehicle
g. What Ford states must be done to reprogram a Ford vehicle
h. What Chrysler states must be done to reprogram a Chrysler
vehicle
I. Wireless vs. wired programming
J. Problems with SPS programming
k. Why do you need to be able to offer SPS programming to
your customers
L. Latest updates to the J2534 Law
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The SAE J2534 standard.
The EPA has mandated that all 2004 model cars must support
the SAE J2534 standard. What is this new standard and what
does it mean for you? A J2534 device plugs into a cars’ OBD
connector on one side, and a computer on the other side.
These devices are not made by car manufacturers, but by any
company that sees an opportunity. Under the hood, the device
must speak a The SAE J2534 standard.myriad of different vehicle
protocols (ISO9141, J1850VPW/PWM, CAN, etc.) used by the different
manufacturers. Each protocol has different voltage and timing
requirements, so this is no trivial task. Fortunately, each
device comes with a software driver that implements the J2534
API. Since the driver invisibly handles communication to the
device, application software writers don’t have to worry about
the connection details or low-level car protocols.
The combination of “reasonable cost” ECU upgrade software
and competition among J2534 device manufacturers will create
new markets. We predict that car repair shops and some car
enthusiasts will find it profitable to charge for ECU upgrades.
Imagine pulling into Midas or Jiffy Lube and learning, “Your
car manufacturer recommends new ECU firmware. It will cost
a few dollars, but it will help your engine run cleaner.”
By purchasing the upgrade, consumers will be helping to cleanup
the environment.
Article by Dan DeMaggio is a Senior Software Engineer at
Drew Technologies
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Dodge
Sprinter, Jeep, Mercedes, &
Freightliner Diesel Class
Instructor Tom Rayk
Wed,
Jan 21, 2009
Do not miss this seminar as there is almost
no information available elsewhere on these topics!
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- Diesel Injection System
- Turbo Charger Operation
- Cold Start Feature
- Piezo Injector Operation
- Wide ratio Air Fuel Sensor
System
- Service & Diagnostics
This is a very unique package. It actually uses a wide ratio
Air Fuel Sensor system. (Like an O2 sensor) |
2009 Dodge Sprinter
with a 3.0-L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine
This 6-cylinder, durable and fuel efficient Common-Rail
Direct Turbo Diesel Engine comes with a Diesel Particulate
Filter, 3.0-liter displacement, 154 horsepower at 3,400
RPM and 280 pound-feet of torque at 1,200 - 2,400 RPM
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How does piezo injector work?
 A
piezo injector uses a piezo actuator, consisting of a stack
of more than 300 wafer-thin ceramic platelets, to control
the nozzle needle in the injector. When a switching voltage
is applied, the piezo actuator expands, opening the injection
nozzle within milliseconds. These extremely rapid response
times allow the fuel to be apportioned precisely and reproducibly
between up to seven injections per combustion cycle. This
permits optimized combustion of the fuel-air mixture, so
that consumption is lowered, pollutant emissions are reduced
and more effective regeneration of the particulate filter
is achieved through selective temperature control.
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