Programming Options
Let’s help keep the code secure and your sanity intact.
Why ECU Reflashing Needs Certain Power Levels
A reflash power supply is not designed to jumpstart the vehicle.
Key Programming Challenges And Opportunities
For most vehicles today, it’s not so much about programming a new key to the car, but programming the car to the key.
Identifying The Correct Alternator Pulley
Replace the OAD and tensioner with the belt as part of a mileage-based service. Sponsored by Litens.
Making a Living with a Scope
Getting past “scope phobia” can help you make a better living and unlock your potential.
Repairing Wiring Harnesses
A guide to probing and poking.
Ignition Coil Output
To see inductance inside the primary windings, use an amp probe placed around the positive wire for the ignition coil.
How Accurate Is Your Click-Style Torque Wrench?
Due to how the click-style wrench makes the click, it can lose its factory calibration.
Can You Diagnose a TPMS Radio Wave?
There are a couple of approaches and tools you can use to diagnose a TPMS radio wave.
CAN Bus Communications
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.
TPMS Diagnostic Tips
The most significant leap forward has been the evolution of the dedicated TPMS tool.
