News Archive
Avoiding Internal Shorts During Battery Charge
We recently had a question from someone about a battery failure and charging issue in their RV.
They had an internal short while attempting to charge their battery overnight and were looking to find out how this can be avoided in the future.

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Preventing Vibrations from Wheel Slip
Mounting summer tires or changing to winter tires happens every year as temperatures rise and fall.

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​Installation Tips for ACDelco Beam Blades onto Pinch Tab Wiper Arms
Earlier this year, improvements were made to the connection system used on ACDelco® Advantage and Professional beam wiper blades to ensure a positive engagement of the blade onto Pinch Tab wiper arms.

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​Engine Stall Due to Poor Terminal Contact
2011-2014 Chevrolet Cruze equipped with 1.4L turbocharger 4-cylinder engine

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Diesel Exhaust Fluid Basics
The Duramax diesel engine exhaust after-treatment system reduces oxides of nitrogen (NOx) using a Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system, a DEF injection system, and two NOx sensors and smart module assemblies.

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Diagnosing High-Speed LAN Concerns
Diagnostic tips may to help locate the source of a loss of communication with a high-speed LAN module.

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Oil Leak After Extended Driving in Cold Temperatures
5 steps to follow if a frozen PCV system is found

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Product Spotlight: Duramax Diesel Maintenance Support
For servicing vehicles equipped with GM’s powerful 6.6L V-8 Duramax Diesel engine, ACDelco offers several premium maintenance parts designed to keep them running strong.

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Why you should look at ACDelco Advantage Coated Rotors
Our rainy springs, humid summers and difficult winters are taking their toll on our vehicles.  Winter liquid road sprays alone have been increasing vehicle corrosion.

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CHMSL Wiring for Aftermarket Bed Cap
When installing an aftermarket bed cap or topper on a 2014 Silverado 1500 or Sierra 1500, or a 2015 Silverado or Sierra, the wiring provisions for the Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) are provided at the Rear Body Junction Block (X63A) connector X6, terminal 1.

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SIDI Hard Start Cold
On models equipped with Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) 4- or 6-cylinder engines experiencing a hard start or extended crank condition, or black smoke from the exhaust when starting, there are several basics tests to perform during diagnosis.

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Automatic Parking Assist Hits The Spot
The Automatic Parking Assist system available on 2014-2015 Chevrolet SS, Cadillac CTS Sedan and Cadillac XTS searches for and steers the vehicle into parallel and perpendicular parking spots, making parking easy for drivers.

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TAC Tip: 5-Wire Stepper Motor Actuators
Stepper motors are used for control of the temperature regulation, air distribution and recirculation doors on automatic HVAC systems.

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TAC TIP: Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis
An intermittent click or grind noise or ABS pump motor noises may be heard inside the vehicle at parking lot speeds and the ABS, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service StabiliTrak warning lamps may be on.

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TAC TIP: Correct Replacement Spin-On Oil filter
Beginning in 2012, the available V6 engine (RPOs LFW, LFX, LLT) in these models was redesigned with tighter engine tolerances. The oil pressure was increased to accommodate these tighter tolerances. As a result, the oil filter specifications of the production oil filter and the service oil filter were also improved to meet the new engine requirements.

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Correct Testing of New, Never-Installed Batteries
Conductance is a measurement of a battery’s current producing capability. This technology can help identify batteries that have reduced performance after being in service. During the formation manufacturing process, each plate is brought to a state of 80-90% completion.

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TECH TIP – Mazda MAF Investigation
According to Mazda, a recent Parts investigation has revealed that some non-defective mass air flow (MAF) sensors have been replaced as a result of improper inspection. In order to prevent this, the following inspection procedure has been developed.

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Absorbent Glass Matte Batteries: The Best choices for high powered applications.
Know when to use AGM Batteries – OEM’s specify AGM batteries for their superior ability to deep cycle between charges.

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TECH TIP – ATE Magnetic Test Card Model: GLBATE760130
The ATE Magnetic Test Card helps you avoid improperly installing wheel bearing replacements on vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) sensors

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TECH TIP – Installation Recommendations for Timing Belt Systems
On Honda 1.7L Engines

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Tech Tip – Radio Static on All AM Stations – Cadillac CTS
Radio Static on All AM Stations – 2008-2012 Cadillac CTS Built Prior to May 1, 2012

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Tech Tip – New Dual Brake Pedal Position Sensor
The Electronic Brake Pedal Override uses a dual Brake Pedal Position (BPP) sensor (two sensors in one). The dual BPP sensor replaces the old style open/closed brake switch that has been used for years.

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Tech Tip – New Fuel Module Design
ACDelco recently made changes to several fuel modules to further enhance their perfor­mance. The timing of the changes for each part number has varied, but implementation of the changes began last summer.

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