Keith Browning

Good food for an article

What exactly is the purpose of the 120 ohm termination resisters in a J1939 network?

Funny you mention home phone numbers... I usually stumble when asked for mine. Two words: Speed + Dial! On my cell phone it's press and hold #2.

A 2007 Quigley 4X4 van with a 7 foot hot dog on the roof!

What rewards and recognition?

Alright... The wireless adapter for the original VCM is a little tricky to set up AND it has a weak signal. I have found that when setting it up it is best to use the "Ad-Hoc" network connection method. This type of connection means the VCM is directly connecting to the laptop's wireless networking card. The other type is an Infrastructure type connection that requires the use of your shop's wireless router. If the router is too far away the VCM will never be able to properly communicate. The problem with the Ad-Hoc method is that you can only connect to the VCM and not the Internet at the same time... unless you have a wired connection OR add a second wireless card to the laptop. You also need to be sure you are installing the updated VCM software from Teradyne to be compatible with the newer IDS versions. See THIS TOPIC for a discussion we had on setting up the dual wireless.

United States of America, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uganda... I am sure there are probably more.

Pshaw! There I go being a stupid American again!

Are you using a laptop or a desktop PC?

Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure?

VCM-1 or the new VCM-2? I am guessing VCM-1 as the new VCM wireless is built in.

Good Job! Now shoot for Senior Master. For years I have been soooo close to SR. Master and I am finally making the push to get across the finish line. I have a mere 3 classroom courses to take.

2 wheel drive.

Never seen this before... Have a 2008 F450 that was towed in by the customer with a blown engine. We repaired the engine and discovered that the transmission is malfunctioning badly. On the bench and apart I only find the low/reverse one way clutch has come apart and it also took out reverse planet hub - scored up the splines for the clutches. Neither the driveshaft or axle shafts were removed and the truck was backed into the parking spot when it was towed. It's a very large truck so a flat bed could not have been used nor were wheel dollies. Is it "likely" that the tow took out this clutch? If you rotate the driveshaft of one of these trucks when in the air you can hear the clutch clicking... this is the connection I am making...

Check and Mate. All of the tree huggin do-gooders think these electric cars are the end all to automotive pollution. Not to mention the resources and energy used and pollution created in the production of these batteries. It's not a clean break by any stretch of the imagination. I do admit it's a nice concept and if the efficiency and practicality can be greatly improved these cars will be a good thing. It's only a matter of time. The fact that electric power is cheaper than filling up with petrol is a good start but not enough to offset the initial investment in my opinion. I am sure that in time that will improve as well.

I was given one to perform a PDI on yesterday. Then I drove the sucker. Nice car. Very quiet and solid. I am impressed! I however would never shell out 40 G's for a car that goes 76 miles before needing a charge not to mention the lack of "luggage" space. It's simply way too spendy for what it is. But, if all Foci are that solid and well built I will consider one when I can afford to replace my Explorer.

I agree with Mike but we all have seen things happen and not leave a code. Considering that FRT could be the problem I would spend a little time looking at the fuel cooler system. checking coolant level first. Check the service history to see if the system has been open recently which might have created an air lock - the purge procedure would eliminate that. Then I might look at the hoses and the fuel cooler pump. I have replaced a few pumps but they usually leave a circuit code... however the lack of a code won't necessarily rule out a blocked or damaged pump.

Man that is one manly puller!

Well our INLINE-6 finally arrived. Whoo hoo. Now it's all bout getting the INSITE software set up and unlocked. Holy Christ you would think you were dealing with the government the way they make the process so drawn out and difficult. As for the Virtual College, I am past the halfway point. Not sure what I have actually leaned. After about 5 minutes it starts to sound like the teacher in the Peanuts cartoons - wha wa wa wha wha waaaa.

That is one reason why this forum exists. We are not Nazi's, assholes or motherfuckers.

Jesus Christ Jim, a guy your age shouldn't start threads that way. You scared me for a second. Well, I am glad you are not actually dying you cantankerous curmudgeon. Any way, I thought old people LIKED heat? If it makes you feel better we just had a heat wave - three days of mid to upper nineties with a but of humidity. Got a fresh bottle of Anti-Monkey Butt powder and some Gold Bond at the ready. Bring it on!!!

Actually it was a Service Adviser or Service Manager at our GMC store that told him what oil they got for him... so the story goes anyway. As for the magnet on the key that was all on the customer.

Actually, I was pissed, but not surprised. Nope, not one bit. It has been a trend lately that everyone is a mechanic and they know more than us. But you don't see me gluing things onto my PATS keys and asking to put the Motorcraft 5W20 synthetic blend oil in my 6.7L Diesel engine.

I can put up with the common man not understanding how some things work, or in this case, don't work. So I diagnose this 2012 F350 tow-in no crank as a "bad" PATS key. The owner decided to glue a heavy magnet to it presumably to hide it on the vehicle somewhere. It became his driver's only key yesterday. What pisses me off is the guy has the audacity to challenge my diagnosis. He did pay for two new keys, programmed and gee, what do you know, the truck starts!