Andrew Markel, Author at Tech Shop Magazine
Programming Options

Let’s help keep the code secure and your sanity intact.

CAN Bus Communications

There are three types of bus configurations that you will come in contact with — loop, star and a hybrid of both.

There are three types of bus configurations that you will come in contact with — loop, star and a hybrid of both.
Key Programming

Three situations might require key programming capabilities at your shop.

Key Programming has evolved over the years.
TPMS Diagnostic Tips

The most significant leap forward has been the evolution of the dedicated TPMS tool.

TPMS Quick Tip: Managing Mercedes-Benz Inflation Assumptions

With almost all M-B vehicles, use an auto relearn procedure that is activated by menus in the instrument cluster.

PC Reflashing and Reprogramming: A Learning Process

When you start purchasing the tools and subscriptions that you need, you will you realize what you are up against.

Key Diagnostics and Programming

With remote fobs and proximity keys on more vehicles, diagnosing and servicing them is becoming an essential skill.

key programming
A Diagnostic Time Machine

Increase your efficiency with simplified initial core diagnostics.

Video: Diagnosing Codes on HD Vehicles

Down time for heavy-duty vehicles can cost thousands of dollars – which is why technicians need the right heavy-duty solution to help them navigate through complex coverage and various systems.

Video: Where There’s Smoke…

Smoke machines have improved over the years and with those improvements come multiple ways technicians can use them to diagnose vehicle issues.

Video: Direct Fuel Injection – It’s Not a Mystery!

Find out what to look out for before you replace a fuel pump. This video is sponsored by Bosch Automotive Service Solutions.

Servicing GM Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

If the deflation is rapid, it will give an immediate warning by flashing the warning light.