Dealing with customer concerns related to electronic throttle bodies

With the need for higher control of the power output, better fuel economy and lower tail pipe emissions this age old system of accelerator pedal, linkage and throttle blade has been modified. This modified system is referred to as Electronic Throttle Control (ETC).
Aug. 1, 2016

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Bernie Thompson
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Bernie Thompson

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Bernie Thompson is an accomplished automotive diagnostician and trainer, and is also the co-founder of Automotive Test Solutions (ATS) based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has over 40 years of experience in automotive gasoline and diesel repair. Over twenty years of experience in design, engineering, and fabrication of automotive diagnostic equipment. Mr. Thompson holds; 22 US patents, 1 European patent, 1 Canadian patent, with 22 U.S. patents pending, 3 European patents pending, and 3 Canadian patents pending. Additionally Mr. Thompson writes automotive training curriculum for the automotive industry, is an editorial contributor for Motor Magazine, Motor Age Magazine, and has co-authored an SAE paper. Thompson also teaches advanced automotive diagnostic curriculum internationally. Connect with Thompson on the ATS Facebook page. 

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