InterMotive is proud to announce the addition of Rob Greene to our Technical Support Team.

Rob is a former Jaguar dealership technician. He has a wide background from high-end dealerships and specialized independent shops performing repairs, and restoration of both new and old British luxury cars. Rob has multiple car projects at home including a 1964 Chevy II with a Cadillac NorthStar engine. Rob is currently ASE master certified and holds an Associates degree in Automotive Technology and is finishing a Bachelors degree in Vocational Education at Sacramento State University. In addition to tech support, Rob will also be conducting training courses through the InterMotive I/M Trained Program.

On that note...

InterMotive is now offering both Automotive Basic Electrical (IMT601) and Small Bus Basic Electrical (IMT603) courses. These are intensive three day workshops, utilizing lecture, lab, and hands on vehicle diagnosis. The courses are designed for technicians in the Mobility market that seek a better understanding of vehicle electrical systems and how to properly diagnose them. We have taught these courses for The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) as well as The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA). For more information on these courses, contact Dick Collier our Mobility Sales Manager.

The New Year brings with it a number of new products designed to meet your fleet's needs. Here is a small taste of the new offerings for 2008.




Road Speed Limiter
Our new road speed limiter, Speed Sentinel II, is currently being Beta tested and we should be able to start taking orders in late March. Speed Sentinel II will allow the end-user to set the vehicle's maximum road speed without limiting the maximum engine output below the maximum road speed. For more details, give us a call.

New Gateway (fast idle / lift interlock) Products / Features
We have taken our GatewayAI (high idle / lift interlock) product and added new versions to provide you with both more and fewer features based on your fleet's needs.

Quick overview.
Gateway DTAI-
Provides a fast idle, lift interlock, I/O configuration, Merlin port, and our transmission overdrive controller (DuraTrans) all in one box. Application - Ford Econoline with OD Cancel button.

Gateway BMAI -
Provides a fast idle, lift interlock, I/O configuration, Merlin port, and our transmission controller (BrakeMax Controller) all in one box. Application - Ford Econoline and Chevy van with Tow- Haul Mode.

Gateway BTSI -
Provides a fast idle, lift interlock, I/O configuration, Merlin port, and our new brake transmission shift interlock product all in one box. Application - GMT 560 chassis.

Gateway HL -
Provides a very basic fast idle and lift interlock function in one box. Application - Ford and GM vehicles.

Of course, the original version, GatewayAI is still available

Reminder - Free Product Technical Training Via the Internet


We offer technical training classes via the internet. Classes are open to bus manufacturers, dealers, service providers, fleets, and properties based on the subject matter being covered.

If you cannot attend a live class, the classes will be recorded and available for viewing 24/7. Go to www.intermotive.net to access the training classes or contact us for more details.

This Quarter's sessions will be on:
Merlin Multiplex System
HawkEye Plus
Contact us for dates and times.

To sign up, send an email to training@intermotive.net and provide us with your name and email address, you will then be sent an invitation by email.

Need Vehicle Electrical Training?

If your technicians need basic electrical and electronics training, then we have the right classes for you. Our hands-on classes are designed to teach technicians the fundamentals of chassis electrical and electronic system diagnosis.

InterMotive has contracted with NMEDA (National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association) to teach these classes in various areas of the United States during 2008.

If you would like more information about these classes contact us at 530-346-1801 or visit the NMEDA Website.

How Tight is Tight? Things you should know about bolt torque

Bolt torque is a subject that is often misunderstood or overlooked on basic repairs.

An average technician will remove and reinstall thousands of fasteners during their career. Loose or incorrectly, torqued fasteners are amongst the most common reasons for a shop "comeback".

A New Year

Well, it's a new year. A new year with new challenges, new opportunities and new possibilities. Lots of exciting new things.

In the midst of all that's new, it's that which is "old" I value the most. By old, I mean things that have been around for awhile and have stood the test of time. Things that have proven their value and are truly invaluable. Things that have gotten us all to where we're at and really define where we're headed... old customers, old vendors and old friends.