The problem could be the ECU, but more likely, the wire from the fuse to the ECU connector is shorted to ground under certain conditions. Replace the fuse and without driving the car, locate and wiggle the wiring harnesses between fusebox and ECU. You can also unplug the ECU connector and ohm test the wire from the fuse to the correct ECU pin in the connector, and from the fuse to ground. If there is continuity to ground, you have a short somewhere.
—Jim O’Neill
Chino Autotech Inc.
The Mercury brand was shuttered in 2010, while Lincoln is enjoying a bit of a renaissance.
Platform-sharing” and “badge engineering” are terms often used to describe the common industry practice of developing multiple vehicle models from a common design. The economy of a single design underpinning multiple vehicles allows manufacturers to streamline the development process, and to provide the buyer with options across their base, mid-line and luxury divisions. Much of this “twinning” occurs within a manufacturer’s “family” of brands, but cooperating with rival manufacturers already well-established in a market allows the manufacturer to produce vehicles outside their wheelhouse.
Godschalk, president of Federated Auto Parts, is optimistic about the back half of 2023.
“As a support team, collaboration is of the utmost importance,” says Patel, president of Carquest North America.
“The strengths of the players in the independent space are often difficult for the big-box guys to replicate.”
Washbish, VP of sales and marketing for the Alliance, is enthusiastic about the new partnership with Federated.
Beaulieu, VP, professional marketing for Advance, Carquest and Worldpac, talks about the importance of differentiation.
DIYers can recharge their vehicle A/C – with a dash of caution.
It’s a wonder they last as long as they do.
Maintenance never goes out of style.
