Friday Technical Seminars
9:00am - 5:00pm

The 6F50N from the Inside Out
Bill Brayton
The 6F50N is just one of the many 6-speed transmissions to hit the market recently. You can spend days and $$$ trying to rebuild this if you don't know the tricks to getting it right the first time. Here, Bill will cover the information you need to diagnose and repair this transmission without all the headaches. As an added feature there will be other bonus Ford material covered at the end of the presentation.

Tips & Techniques for Honda Rebuilding
Jon Rodriguez
Jon will cover techniques and shortcuts for rebuilding some of the most problematic Honda units based on the most common complaints heard on the ATRA HotLine. If you've ever experienced after-rebuild problems such as flairs, harsh shifts or engagements, P0740 codes, or cold related complaints, then attending this seminar is a must. He'll also cover:

• Valve Body cleaning and upgrading
• Organizational tips
• Common hidden areas of wear
• Complete listings of check ball locations and clutch pack clearances for the most common Honda units

Save Some Time
Steve Younger
Steve Younger is an expert at fixing complaints and organizing information. With Steve's proven method of information organization you'll find what you're looking for to help you get your rebuilds done on time. Here, Steve will cover various Toyota units. This information isn't readily published but you can get it right here.

The Voltage Drop: Understanding, Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
Joe Glassford
This class will concentrate on the voltage drop techniques and how you can use them in the shop. Electrical problems are usually simple to fix, once you know what the problem is. You can't afford to tie up a job on an electrical problem when the fix is so simple. Joe can find these problems in a snap, and he can teach you to do it too.

Lean Into Control
Bob Warnke
Bob is known for his in-depth understanding of transmission systems that have helped drive Sonnax as an industry leader in the development of transmission-fix components. In this class Bob will cover valve body and torque converter clutch issues that we deal with on a daily basis. You'll see first hand how Bob tackles tough problems and gets the results that find their way into your business.

Real World Problems-Real World Fixes '09
John Parmenter
John Parmenter is one of the most popular presenters because he brings his shop experiences into the classrom. With John, you'll think you're talking to one of your buddies in the shop and you'll leave the program with fixes you can use right now...today. That's because, like you, he's in the shop everyday working on problems and finding solutions. John will cover a wide range of problems you see on a daily basis.

Vital Charging / Starting System Checks You Should Know
Dan Marinucci
No matter how good your rebuild is, simple problems with the battery, alternator or starter systems can turn all your hard work into a failure. Failures in these systems can cause a wide range of problems your customer will see as a complaint with the transmission.
A transmission that you just paid to fix!
This session will highlight some straightforward tests that'll keep you out of trouble and your transmission on the road.

Basics of Reflashing
Bob Sorenson
Taking a car to the dealer for computer reflashing costs you money and keeps your customer waiting. It's easy to do, will save you time, and make you money. Bob will show you how it's done; step by step, using the EASE J2534 pass through device.