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ACDelco Launching New Technician
Training Excellence Program
WHAT’S INSIDE
IN THE NEWS
ACDelco recently launched
its new technician recognition
program that acknowledges
technicians and service center
management for their success in
and support of ACDelco training.
Chevrolet introduces the all-new 2016 Camaro........ pg 11
The ACDelco Technician Training
Excellence Program encourages
technicians to increase their
knowledge and skills in each of the core “We want to recognize those
who invest their time in trainAutomotive Service Excellence (ASE)
areas. These ASE areas are represented ing because it’s hard to do, yet
is so crucial in the automotive
on a training path that combines
aftermarket”
approximately 40 hours of web-based
and face-to-face classroom training
– Dale Tripp, manager, ACDelco
courses.
aftermarket training
ACDelco training helps technicians
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The combination provides participants
with the opportunity to complete a portion of the training online — 24/7, at
their convenience — and the other portion in the classroom, while networking
with an experienced instructor and other skilled technicians.
Video series highlight family legacy...............................
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TIS2Web videos show how to save money with
flash programming.............................................................
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the service bay
ACDelco air shock/strut replacement tips...................
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Automatic Parking Assist hits the spot..........................
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SIDI Hard Start Cold.........................................................
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training
New direct injection training course.............................. pg 10
Detroit training center moving........................................ pg 12
Training schedule................................................................ pg 12
product
New Advantage battery part numbers.........................
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Professional parts for Duramax diesels........................
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ACDelco introduces new cabin filters...........................
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running the business
tech tips
Top five reasons to use CONNECTION
online catalog......................................................................
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Training Paths
ACDelco currently has more than 700 courses available in its
technical training portfolio. The courses on the training paths
mirror ASE categories and represent the latest automotive
technologies. In order to capture changes in automotive
systems and repairs as they happen, the training paths will be
periodically updated. There are currently training paths in:
A0
Alternative Propulsion
A1
Engine Repair
A2
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
A4
Suspension and Steering
A5
Brakes
A6
Electrical and Electronics
A7
Heating and Air Conditioning
A8
Engine Performance
A9
Light-Duty Diesel
A10
Body Electrical and Communication
through the Training Progress Status Report on the site’s home
page. If you do not remember your user ID or password, call
1-800-825-5886 and select Prompt 1.
The status report provides a clear, personalized visual overview
of an individual technician’s status toward completing each of
the assigned training paths. Click the report for a detailed list
of courses, including courses completed and those yet to be
completed. Your progress is shown in the percentage complete
column. Once 100 percent is reached, a medallion will appear.
Participants can modify their preferences to ensure they’ve
turned on all the paths for which they’re interested in achieving
“Specialist” status. Click Select Training Paths from the
homepage to make any changes to the training path.
The paths are organized with four competency levels. Core
and Advantage levels provide basic information and all courses
must be completed. Professional and Specialist levels contain
an elective portion in which participants can choose which
courses to complete. This allows some versatility in the specific
courses technicians choose to complete as a part of their
training path.
Specialists Awards
Upon completing a path, technicians are personally awarded
with a custom-designed “Specialist” medallion by an ACDelco
representative as well as a plaque to display all medallions
earned.
Award recipients also receive a printed certificate summarizing
the course paths they’ve completed and a letter of completion
acknowledging their “Specialist” status.
In addition, service center managers will receive an equivalent
plaque adorned with medallions to display in the front shop.
This plaque is designed to display the medallions that any
technician working at that shop may receive.
How to Participate
All ACDelco Professional Service Center program participants,
Regional Service Centers, and Key Fleets are eligible to
participate in the training program. Log in to the ACDelco
training website at acdelcotraining.com to access the courses
Update Your Profile
Eligible participants also are encouraged to update their profile
preferences to receive email notifications, which enables them
to receive system-generated messages that provide regular
progress updates on their training status. Click Edit Profile and
then select Yes for Agree to Terms and Conditions. Be sure the
email address and name are correct in the profile.
The ACDelco Technician Training Excellence Program is
designed to inspire technicians to enroll in the latest worldclass training and motivate service centers to support ongoing
training for technicians. The technical expertise gained through
ACDelco’s in-depth training is great for technicians, shop
owners and, ultimately, ACDelco’s customers.
For more information about the training program, contact your
ACDelco representative.
2015 ISSUE 4
Video Series Highlights Family Shop’s Growing Legacy
From large trucks to lawn tractors, the father-son team of
Joe and Augustine (Augie) Altamore, owners of Altamore’s
Automotive Services in Belvidere, Ill., can put it back into
service. And if customers leave feeling like they’re part of an
extended family, well, that’s the idea.
Joe Altamore’s parents, who emigrated from Sicily in 1968,
purchased a restaurant and made sure everyone who dined
there felt special. Joe and Augie are continuing that legacy.
“My grandfather would always talk to the customers, and we
do that here with our customers,” says Augie Altamore. “We
want people to trust us and they should, because we do honest
work.”
The Altamores are the fourth auto service professionals
featured in “The Part That Built Me,” a video series developed
by ACDelco to honor technicians and encourage young people
to pursue careers as automotive technicians. (Watch at
www.youtube.com/acdelco)
Located about an hour northwest of Chicago, Altamore’s
Automotive Service is a full-service repair facility that handles
all makes and models and includes transmission and smallengine repair.
“It’s very special to me that my son is in the same business,”
says Joe Altamore. “There’s a huge difference in a corporate
garage and a family-owned business. We really care about our
customers and their cars because it’s our name on the sign. It’s
our life. It’s our reputation.”
Three generations of Altamores have worked on cars – and it
looks as though another generation is being groomed for the
garage.
“As I grew up working on cars with my father as a young kid, we
would go to the local parts store. It always had to be ACDelco.
We were buying cars and restoring them. And I started doing
that with my son. And now I’m starting to do what with my
grandson,” Joe Altamore says.
“I still love to work, but someday, when I can’t do it anymore, I
would love to hand it over to Augie and maybe someday have
my grandson take over. And it goes on from there – a familyowned business.”
ACDelco Training Helps Technician Serve Customers Well
As a U.S. Army veteran, Robert
Swanson understands the
importance of integrity and
accountability. As a technician
for OK Tire Store in Fargo,
N.D., Swanson strives to
provide that same sense of
pride in everything he does,
Robert Swanson
including the best service
possible for his automotive customers.
Part of maintaining that high quality service is taking advantage
of the ACDelco training available to him through the OK Tire
Store, an ACDelco Blue Level Professional Service Center and
an ACDelco account since 2001.
A strong advocate for ACDelco training, Swanson has
completed 34 ACDelco training courses, including ILTs, Tech
Assists and Seminars.
“ACDelco classes provide me a better understanding of
the vehicles I work on every day, and I gain important new
knowledge with each ACDelco class I attend,” says Swanson,
who has been in the automotive repair business since 1987 and
has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota.
He believes that every class he takes offers a wealth of valuable
information that allows him to stand behind his work and feel
confident that he’s completed each job to the best of his ability.
For more information about ACDelco training go to www.
acdelcotechconnect.com
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2015 ISSUE 4
ACDelco Air Shock/Strut Replacement Tips
When servicing the air shocks/struts on 1995-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora; 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue; and 2000-2005 Buick
LeSabre and Pontiac Bonneville models equipped with the automatic leveling system, there are several steps to take for correct
installation and a proper repair. The leveling system will add air pressure to the shocks to raise the vehicle up to a level ride height
under all types of load conditions. The system has a “no load” operating pressure of only 10-12 psi.
Verify Compressor Operation
Before replacing the air shocks/struts (P/N 504-165), verify
that the air compressor on the vehicle is cycling. The air
compressor must pressurize and maintain pressure in the load
leveling system.
Turn on the ignition and listen for the compressor to cycle. It
should cycle on approximately 30-45 seconds after the ignition
is turned on and then run for approximately 5-10 seconds to
pressurize the system. The compressor will only cycle at each
ignition cycle or until sufficient weight is added to the vehicle to
lower it against the level position sensor.
Use soapy water
to inspect any
suspected leaks
in the shock
absorber air
sleeves, air tubes,
air lines and
connections of the
leveling system.
Check the air lines and fittings for leaks.
Be sure to check
for damaged lines
due to abrasion with the body or impact damage from road
debris. Repair as necessary.
Cycle the Shock/Strut
Before installing new shocks/
struts, cycle the shock to
spread the lubricant inside the
diaphragm. To cycle a shock,
inflate the air diaphragm
through the air fitting until
the shock fully extends, and
then fully collapse the shock
by pushing the upper mount
all the way down. Repeat this
procedure at least three times.
Inflate the air diaphragm
through the air fitting to
spread the lubricant.
Be sure to follow the appropriate
service information for the
vehicle being repaired when installing the shocks/struts.
Test the System
After installation, testing the system is critical to ensuring
damper endurance and proper operation. The system must
maintain minimum operating pressure. Before test driving the
vehicle, perform the following procedure to check the system
for proper function:
• Start the engine and let it run for 1.5-3 minutes.
• The air compressor should cycle on and off within 3
minutes.
• If the compressor cycles on and off, add approximately 200
lbs. in the cargo compartment of the vehicle. It is necessary
to compress the vehicle suspension approximately one
inch to activate the compressor and level the vehicle. The
air compressor should cycle on to level the vehicle within
1.5–3 minutes.
• If the vehicle levels properly, proceed to test drive the
vehicle.
Replace the Air
Compressor Dryer
Spring to Enhance
Performance
On GM vehicles
equipped with a
leveling system, the
system’s no load
operating pressure
can be increased
by replacing the
spring in the air
compressor dryer. A
Replace the dryer spring.
replacement spring is
supplied in kit P/N PK097 (88985665). The kit has everything
needed to install replacement shocks, including air lines, fittings
and the replacement spring.
The new spring will increase the minimum operating pressure
of the leveling system to 25 psi. This is required for enhanced
operation of the replacement shocks/struts.
2015 ISSUE 4
Top Five Reasons To Use CONNECTION Online Catalog
CONNECTION is an online parts catalog and stand-alone ordering system for automotive parts sales that allows you to check
inventory and place an online order directly from your ACDelco parts supplier. The system features parts for all makes and models
based on your warehouse distributor’s inventory. It makes it easy for a technician or counterperson to locate, view, and order the
parts needed for the job directly from your supplier with only a few clicks of the mouse and no software to install or update.
Here are five great reasons to use CONNECTION for quick and easy ordering:
1.1 GM Illustrated Catalog. Your go-to resource for all GM
vehicles, the catalog contains system illustrations from GM
engineering data from 1992 to present. It also provides:
• Part Type. Drill down to the part type on an
illustration for the appropriate callout to pulse in the
drawing.
• Product Family. Find product options at the sub group
or part type level within the GM OE and ACDelco
product offerings (Advantage, Professional, etc.)
• Vehicle Persistence. Locate GM vehicles in the
Vehicle History List when there is a search by year,
make, model, engine or VIN in the Illustrated Catalog
and when adding parts to the cart or transitioning to
the Battery Catalog. (The GM vehicle is also listed in
the vehicle history when a user searches for a vehicle
in the Battery Catalog and transfers to the Illustrated
Catalog.)
• RPO codes. Use RPO code references that can be
searched and printed.
• Canadian parts. See which parts are available only in
Canada based on the Canadian flag icon.
2.2 ACDelco Battery Catalog: Look up batteries by
Automotive, Powersports, Marine, and Other (industrial,
agricultural, lawnmower, etc.)
• Battery Reset Guide: This exclusive feature is
available for most automotive makes and models, and
outlines how to reset all components after battery
replacement.
• Battery Locator: Another exclusive feature available
for most automotive makes and models, it shows
where the battery is located on the vehicle.
3 GMSi ePromotion: When you purchase $3,000 or
3.
more in ACDelco products through CONNECTION, the
following month you’ll receive GMSi at no charge. GMSi
provides GM Vehicle Diagnostics, Service/Collision Repair
Manuals (1998-present), campaigns, service bulletins and
preliminary information for GM vehicles (1980-present),
GM Owner’s Manuals and glovebox supplements
(2003-present). Note: This promotion is not available in
Massachusetts.
4 TIS2Web ePromotion: The more ACDelco products
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purchased through CONNECTION, the more you can earn
toward the Option 2 (Tech2 and Service Programming
Package) subscription fee. TIS2Web delivers GM vehicle
calibrations, Global Diagnostic System software and Tech2
diagnostic software updates, allowing you to diagnose GM
vehicles quickly and accurately. Note: This promotion is
not available in Massachusetts.
5 Labor: CONNECTION makes it easier for the tech or
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counterperson to find recommended labor times to go
along with the correct parts needed for the job. The labor
rates can be customized to match your shop.
If your business uses Mitchell Manager/Manager Plus,
ROWriter, GEMCAR, Protractor, ALLDATA, ACR, Autogence,
or Janco shop management systems, you can make parts
ordering even easier and more efficient. The ACDelco online
catalog allows integration into your SMS. Ask your ACDelco
Representative for additional integrations.
For more information or to subscribe to CONNECTION,
contact ACDelco at (800) 825-5886.
New Part Numbers For The Advantage Battery Line
ACDelco offers four new part numbers for the Advantage Battery Program:
Part Number
Application
40RA
Ford, Mercury, Mazda and Nissan applications
96RA
Ford, Mercury, Lincoln and Mazda applications
85A
Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Subaru and Suzuki applications
86A
Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Honda applications
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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. Ultrasonic
sensors detect the width and depth of either parallel or
perpendicular (reverse right-angle) parking spaces. The system
provides hands-free steering, but the driver must still shift
gears and control the brakes and accelerator.
Parking the Vehicle
The Automatic Parking Assist system operates when the
vehicle speed is less than 18 mph (30 km/h).
Pressing the
Automatic
Parking Assist
button enables
the system. A
beep sounds
and a parking
assist display
is shown in
the Driver
Information
Center (DIC)
on the instrument Parking instructions are displayed on
the instrument cluster DIC.
cluster. The
system will begin
searching for a large enough parking space. Drivers should note
that the system cannot detect whether a found parking space is
a legal space.
If equipped with perpendicular parking mode, pressing and
holding the Automatic Parking Assist button during the search
process switches between parallel and perpendicular parking.
The vehicle always backs into a perpendicular parking space.
The system defaults to searching for parking spaces to the right
of the vehicle, but it can also search for parking spaces to the
left by turning on the left turn signal.
After completely passing a large enough space bordered by
two vehicles or other objects, the system provides instructions
on the DIC to shift to Reverse to engage automatic steering.
At this point, the driver lets go of the steering wheel and
accelerates or brakes as required. Once the vehicle has been
directed into the parking spot, a Parking Complete message is
displayed and a beep sounds.
If the vehicle does not steer into the expected space, the
system may be maneuvering the vehicle into a previously
detected space. In addition, if the steering wheel is used by
the driver or the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), Automatic
Parking Assist is disengaged.
System Components
The parking assist system components include:
• Front and Rear Parking Assist Control Module
• Front object sensors
• Rear object sensors
• Side object sensors
• Parking Assist switch
• Parking Assist switch indicator
• Automatic Parking Assist switch
The Front and Rear Parking Assist Control Module uses the
side object sensors located near the wheel openings, along
with the front and rear park assist sensors, to guide the vehicle
into a parking space. The Front and Rear Parking Assist Control
Module provides a 12 V reference and a low reference to the
object sensors. The individual signals from each of the sensors
are used to determine the location and distance of an object.
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PRODUCT
Professional Parts For
Duramax Diesel Engines
ACDelco offers several
premium maintenance parts
for the 6.6L Duramax Diesel
engine. Each is designed and
tested to ensure quality and
long-lasting performance.
Side object sensor
Professional Fuel Filters
The side object sensors are different from the front and
rear object sensors, so it’s important to check for the
correct part number when replacing an object sensor.
The side object sensors have a longer range to detect
empty parking spots. A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
will set if the wrong sensor type is installed.
(#TP3018) Thoroughly
tested to meet requirements
for fit, form and function,
Professional Fuel Filters protect combustion systems from
contaminants.
Professional Glow Plugs (#9G) Designed to give diesel engines
When the Automatic Parking Assist system is
activated, the Front and Rear Parking Assist Control
Module begins measuring potential parking spots
using the parallel parking assist sensor. Using the
side object sensor, the Front and Rear Parking Assist
Control Module will determine the appropriate time to
begin turning the steering wheel to enter the parking
spot and again when to turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction to fully enter the parking spot.
enough heat for cold starts and maintain ignition in all cylinders,
System Unavailable Message
A Park Assist Temporarily Unavailable message will be
displayed on the DIC if one of the following conditions
is present:
• The system is manually disabled using the Parking
Assist switch.
• A trailer, bicycle rack, aftermarket front license
plate frame, a bent front license plate or other item
is attached to the vehicle that is interfering with
the Parking Assist system field of view.
• The Parking Assist sensors are covered by snow,
mud, dirt or ice.
• The vehicle bumper is damaged.
• There is excessive paint thickness on a
replacement Parking Assist sensor.
• The Parking Assist sensors are disrupted by
vibrations, like those caused by a large nearby
vehicle or heavy equipment.
Professional Engine Oil Filters (#PF2232 and #PF2232F)
Professional Glow Plugs improve throttle response and reduce
emissions.
Professional Reman Diesel Fuel Injectors (#19327361) The chromeplated control valve seats match the Original Equipment design. Key
assemblies are 100-percent replaced and remaining components
are completely disassembled, cleaned and tested to specifications,
providing maximum performance with fewer exhaust emissions.
Outstanding filtering capabilities ensure a clean supply of oil is
delivered to diesel components. Professional Engine Oil Filters are
designed for Original Equipment filter changes or synthetic drain
intervals — whichever is longer.
Professional Air Filters (#A3141C) Equipped with tight seals to keep
unfiltered air out of the combustion chamber, Professional Air Filters
deliver excellent filter capacity efficiency and flow management for
enhanced performance.
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ACDelco Introduces New All Makes/All
Models Cabin Air Filter Line
TECH TIPS
ACDelco technical tips provide
repair information about
specific conditions on a variety
of vehicles. If you have a tough
or unusual service repair, the
Diagnostic Hotline can help.
Call 1-800-825-5886, prompt
#2, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
Monday–Friday, to speak with a
technical expert with the latest
OEM information.
PRODUCT INFO
For free technical assistance and
product information regarding
specific ACDelco products, contact these toll-free information
hotlines staffed by ASE-certified
technicians:
Brakes
1-888-701-6169 (prompt #1)
Chassis & ReadyStruts
1-800-270-2124
Clutches
1-888-725-8625
Lift Supports
1-800-790-5438
Shocks
1-877-466-7752
Starters & Alternators (New)
1-800-854-0076
Starters & Alternators (Reman)
1-800-228-9672
Steering
1-855-451-1212
Wiper Blades
1-800-810-7096
This summer, ACDelco introduces
a new all makes/all models cabin
air filter line consisting of OE and
Professional filters. There are about
30 million vehicles in the North
America equipped with them,
making the filters an important
and important maintenance item
for many car owners. They also
represent the fastest-growing filter
category, since 85 percent of North
American vehicles built since 2006
have them.
ACDelco’s OE cabin air filter range
includes 38 part numbers, covering
most GM vehicles. The ACDelco
Professional line of filters has 190
part numbers, covering other
domestic and import vehicles, as
well as the OE applications. They are
being rolled out this summer, so ask your distributor or ACDelco representative for more details
and a list of part numbers and applications.
These new cabin air filters give your customers another reason to turn to your shop for
important maintenance. Remind them during their next visit to have their original filter
inspected.
Fresh-Air Features of ACDelco Cabin Air Filters
• Advanced filter media technology helps keep pollutants out of the interior
• Can remove most allergens in the air entering from the ventilation system
• Available in carbon and non-carbon paper filter media
• 12-month/12,000-mile warranty
TRAINING UPDATE
Edit Your LMS Profile
In each profile, you can:
•
Verify the spelling of your name (training awards are printed using this
information)
It’s important to have the correct information
in your user profile of the ACDelco Learning
•
Change passwords
Management System (LMS), which provides a
•
Import ASE test records
way for ACDelco to communicate and customize
•
Provide an email address to receive session enrollment messages and training
announcements from ACDelco
training information for users. Users can edit
their profile by clicking the person icon at the
•
Select up to three preferred training centers in your area.
top right corner of the ACDelco training website
home page and then selecting Edit Profile.
After adding the appropriate information, be sure to click Submit to save all changes.
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SIDI Hard Start Cold
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2009-2014 Buick Enclave
2010-2014 Buick LaCrosse, Regal
2012-2014 Buick Verano
2013-2014 Cadillac ATS, XTS
2008-2014 Cadillac CTS, SRX
2008-2010 Cadillac STS
2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro
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.
First, verify fuel quality. Next,
perform a compression test. On V6
engines, there should be 150–185
psi average compression. No cylinder
should be less than 140 psi. On
4-cylinder engines, there should be
170–200 psi average compression.
No cylinder should read less than
100 psi. Also install a vacuum gauge
prior to a cold start and watch the
needle for signs of a sticking valve.
In addition, perform a fuel system
check. The following tests should be
done after an overnight cold soak.
Set up the vehicle with the CH48027 Digital Pressure Gauge or
equivalent and J-37287 Fuel Line
with Shut-Off Valve or equivalent.
Run the engine to purge all air from
the fuel system and then shut off the
engine and let it sit overnight. Unplug
the injector harness connector.
The next morning, turn the key on
but do not start the engine. Use the
CH-48027 Digital Pressure Gauge or
equivalent to verify prime pulse fuel
pressure is between 55–60 psi.
Use the Tech 2 or GDS 2 set in
PSI, confirm the fuel rail pressure
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2012-2014 Chevrolet Caprice, Caprice
PPV, Captiva Sport, Impala
2010-2014 Chevrolet Equinox
2009-2014 Chevrolet Traverse
2009-2014 GMC Acadia
2010-2014 GMC Terrain
2009-2010 Saturn Outlook
RUNNING THE BUSINESS
TIS2Web Videos Show How To Save
Money With Flash Programming
sensor reading, which should always
be close to what the Digital Fuel
Pressure Gauge reads for low side
pressure during this test. This will
also confirm if there is an off-set with
the fuel rail pressure sensor.
Next, crank the engine to see if
it fires. With the injector harness
connectors unplugged, the injectors
are electrically disabled so no fuel
should be delivered to the engine.
If the engine fires, one or more
injectors have been leaking and have
introduced fuel into one or more
cylinders.
Reconnect the injector harness
connectors, start the engine, let it
run for 10 minutes, and then shut
down the engine. Close the shut-off
valve in the J-37287 Fuel Line or
equivalent, which will now separate
the engine side of the fuel system
from the rear section of the returnless fuel system.
Using the Digital Pressure Gauge,
look for a drop in the high side of
the fuel system by monitoring low
side pressure. With the J-37287 or
equivalent valve closed, the system
should hold at least 60 psi for a few
hours. If there is a rapid decrease
in fuel pressure, this would indicate
a leaking high pressure fuel pump
or leaking injectors since the fuel
pressure cannot bleed off to the tank
as the fuel line shut-off valve
is closed.
ACDelco Techline Information System
(TIS2Web) tutorial videos have helped
thousands of independent repair technicians
diagnose and flash program GM vehicles.
Twelve comprehensive videos provide
detailed steps for purchasing, installing
or setting up TIS2Web software, which is
necessary before running diagnostics or
flashing a control module.
Most of the videos are four minutes or
less and provide answers to the critical
topics that generate the most questions at
ACDelco’s Aftermarket Technical Support
Center.
TIS2Web “Getting Started” videos support
users who need guidance with accessing
TIS2Web:
• How to register – set up a TIS2Web
account
• How to subscribe – short, medium or
long-term subscriptions
• How to access – login to your GMSi or
TIS2Web account
The tutorials show techs how to quickly get
through the subscription process and get
back to repairing their customer’s vehicle.
Visit www.gmtis2webhowto.com to view
these and the full suite of TIS2Web tutorials,
which are all available at no charge.
To access TIS2Web, go to
www.acdelcotechconnect.com or log on at
www.acdelcotds.com.
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New Direct Injection Training Course
Takes Pressure Off Fuel System Diagnosis
The piezo fuel injector found in a spray-guided direct fuel
injection system typically uses a voltage of around 140 volts
to expand the piezo stack, which actuates the injector’s pintle
valve and allows the fuel to precisely and evenly flow from
the injector. When a piezo injector is replaced, an injector
adjustment procedure must be performed that allows the
control module to learn the spray characteristics of the new
injector.
The new ACDelco Direct
Injection course (S-EP0810.01ILT) covers the
operation and service
of fuel injectors, high
pressure fuel pumps and
the other components of
direct injection systems
for gasoline and diesel
engines.
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Gasoline direct injection high pressure side components,
operation and diagnosis
Diesel direct injection high pressure side components,
operation and diagnosis
Diesel direct injection fuel return system components,
operation and diagnosis.
Information is presented in the course through a variety of
case studies that demonstrate proper direct fuel injection
diagnosis of several components. The case study format
provides participants with real-world vehicle conditions that
are consistent with repairs that would be found in the service
bay. They include a descriptive event with the information
needed to find the root cause and determine the most effective
correction.
Direct injection system
Direct injection fuel systems recently have been adopted by all
manufacturers. By injecting fuel directly into the combustion
chamber at a high pressure instead of injecting into the intake
manifold, direct injection can decrease emissions (better
atomization of the fuel), use less fuel (to produce equivalent
horsepower) and provide better performance (reducing preignition and detonation). These benefits mean more vehicles
with direct injection will be on the road.
The training course presents an in-depth look at each aspect of
the direct injection system. Gasoline direct injection systems
are divided into the supply side and the high pressure side while
new diesel direct
injection systems
are divided into a
supply side, a high
pressure side, and
a return side.
High-pressure fuel lines
Direct Injection information for both gasoline and diesel
engines includes a review of system components, system
operation, diagnosis and repairs. Topics include:
• Direct injection overview
• Gasoline direct injection supply side components,
operation and diagnosis
• Diesel direct injection supply side components, operation
and diagnosis
Fuel return lines
One example on a 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine
illustrates how a fuel concern in one section of the system
can affect the operation of the entire system and shows
the importance of performing all the steps in a diagnostic
procedure. The vehicle in the case study ran rough and lacked
power and there was low fuel pressure in all operating ranges.
First, the high pressure fuel pump was replaced, but the lack of
power was still present. The diagnostic information advises to
check for a restriction in the supply lines or a restricted filter.
Replacing the fuel filter repaired the performance conditions.
In the course, all of the related documents for the case studies
are provided to give participants a better understanding of
the diagnosis as well as specific information that may apply to
certain components, systems or manufacturers.
Enroll Today
Go to acdelcotraining.com and log in to enroll in the Direct
Injection course or to check out all the training courses on the
ACDelco Learning Management System scheduled in your
area. There are a variety of classroom training and Web-based
courses available.
2015 ISSUE 4
Chevrolet Introduces All-New 2016 Camaro
The sixth-generation, 2016 Chevrolet Camaro offers higher
levels of performance, technology and refinement and is
designed to maintain the sporty car segment leadership earned
over the past five years.
Its faster, more nimble driving experience is enabled by an
all-new, lighter architecture and a broader powertrain range.
In fact, vehicle mass has been reduced by 200 pounds or more,
depending on the model. Six all-new powertrain combinations
are offered, including a 2.0L Turbo, an all-new 3.6L V-6 and the
LT1 6.2L V-8, which is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339
kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm) — for the most powerful
Camaro SS ever. Each engine is available with six-speed manual
transmissions or new eight-speed automatic transmissions.
Camaro’s leaner, stiffer platform and slightly smaller
dimensions are accentuated by a dramatic, sculpted exterior.
Meticulously tuned in the wind tunnel, the exterior contributes
to performance through reduced aerodynamic lift for better
handling while enhancing efficiency. Inside, a driver-focused
interior integrates class-leading control technologies, including
a new Driver Mode Selector, configurable instrument cluster
and a customizable ambient lighting feature.
Only two parts carry over from the fifth-generation Camaro
to the new Gen Six: the rear bowtie emblem and the SS badge.
The 2016 Camaro goes on sale later this year – with an all-new
convertible model, too.
The Very First Camaro
During the introduction of the 2016 Camaro, Chevrolet
displayed a number of historic models, including the very first
Camaro to roll off the assembly line. Carrying VIN #100001,
this 1967 Camaro is documented as the first of 49 hand-built
“pilot assembly” vehicles built at the Norwood, Ohio, plant in
mid-1966 — early models built for evaluation before regular
production commenced. It was fitted with a 3.7L inline-six
engine and a three-speed manual transmission. It was the car
Chevrolet used for the public introduction of the Camaro in
August 1966, shortly before the car went on sale. It was also
used in a number of public relations photos and promotional
films. It eventually went to an Oklahoma Chevrolet dealer
and passed through several owners before being turned into
a drag racer in the 1980s. It was purchased by Cory Lawson
around 2009 and he oversaw its restoration to productionline condition, with documentation assistance from the GM
Heritage Collection.
1967 Camaro VIN #001 shown at the 2016 Camaro introduction.
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Training Schedule
Current Virtual Classroom Training (VCT) Courses
Course Number
How to Take ACDelco Training
Go to www.acdelcotechconnect.com and click the Training tab to log in to the
ACDelco Learning Management System (LMS).
To launch or enroll in courses in your
training path, open the home page to
view your Training Progress Status
Report, select Show Detail, and then
click the course number and title to
view details on a specific course and to
launch or enroll in the course.
To view Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
courses (ILTs are full-day hands-on
classroom courses), click Take Training
> Catalog > Catalog Search and select
Instructor-Led Training under Delivery
Type.
To view Virtual Classroom Training
(VCT) courses (VCTs are 1- to-2-hour
live online courses), click Take Training
> Catalog > Catalog Search and select
Virtual Classroom Training under
Delivery Type.
To launch a Web-Based Training
(WBT) course (WBTs are 1- to 4-hour
self-guided online courses), click Take
Training > Catalog > Catalog Search
and select Service or Business WebBased Training under Delivery Type.
To launch a TechAssist (TAS) course
(TAS courses are 15- to 20-minute
online presentations on a specific
topic), click Take Training > Catalog >
Catalog Search and select TechAssist
under Delivery Type.
To launch a Simulation Course (SIM)
(SIMs require users to complete all
repairs for a condition), click Take
Training > Catalog > Catalog Search
and select Simulation under Delivery
Type.
Detroit Training Center Moving
The Detroit Training Center is moving
from its current location in Warren,
Mich., to a modernized facility in
Troy, Mich. Beginning in August 2015,
Service Technical College will provide
training at the new site, at 1919
Technology Dr., Troy, Mich., located
conveniently off of Interstate 75 and
only seven miles from the previous
Warren facility.
ST-PU-0004-15
The new training center is built for
today’s technicians, featuring four
state-of-the-art classrooms, dedicated
labs and a connected technician
lounge/break area.
Course Name
S-AC07-05.01VCT
HVAC Systems
S-BK05-01.01VCT
GM Braking Systems
S-EL06-08.01VCT
GM Global Electrical Systems 1
S-EP08-06.01VCT
Engine Performance 1
S-EP08-07.01VCT
Engine Performance 2
Current Instructor-Led Training (ILT) Courses
Course Number
Course Name
S-AC07-02.01ILT
Automotive Air Conditioning
Advanced Refrigerant System
Diagnostics
S-AC07-03.01ILT
HVAC Control System Operation
and Diagnostics
S-BK05-01.01ILT
Braking Systems
S-BK05-02.01ILT
ABS Operation and Diagnosis
S-BK05-03.01ILT
Electronic Brake and Chassis
Controls: Is the vehicle really
smarter than the driver?
S-DS11-02.01ILT
Service Programming – Flash
or Pass: Don’t pass up potential
customers!
S-DS11-13.01ILT
Vehicle Network Communications:
When modules talk, who is really
listening?
S-EL06-04.02ILT
Network Communication Diagnosis
S-EL06-10.02ILT
Electrical Power Management
S-EL06-11.02ILT
Enhanced Automotive Circuit
Diagnosis
S-EL06-13.01ILT
Body Electrical Global Diagnostics
S-EL06-14.01ILT
Advanced Body Control System
Electrical Diagnostics
S-EL06-17.01ILT
Electrical Diagnostics: Chasing Lost
Electrons
S-EM01-01.01ILT
Valvetrain Controls: Are they
phasing you?
S-EP08-03.01ILT
Engine Performance Air Induction
and Fuel System Diagnostics
S-EP08-04.01ILT
Engine Performance Fault
Monitoring and Emission System
Diagnostics
S-EP08-05.01ILT
Engine Performance Advanced
Drivability Diagnostics
S-EP08-06.01ILT
After Combustion Sensors: Is what
is in the exhaust making your engine
run rough?
S-EP08-07.01ILT
Air Induction and Fuel Injection
Systems
S-EP08-08.02ILT
Evaporative Emissions Controls:
Why is there always a code but never
a leak we can find?
S-EP08-09.01ILT
Spark Generation: Is a lack of spark
sending you up in flames?
S-EP08-10.01ILT
Direct Injection
S-EP08-81.02ILT
Duramax Diesel Operation and
Diagnosis