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.
Streamlining the Diagnostic Process
Why is it that one technician can take 20 minutes to diagnose a car and another may take a week?
Automotive Ignition System Strategy
When there’s a misfire DTC, it’s likely related to the ignition system. Grab your scan tool for your next steps.
Diagnosing Faults on Modern Cars and Trucks
A scope can be used to give the technician an in-depth understanding of the operation of a complicated system.
Tools for TPMS Diagnostics
The features of new TPMS scan tools lead the way for us as technicians to make short work of diagnosing a problem.
Emissions Diagnostics: Using Your Scan Tool
With an understanding of the cause of emissions problems and a scan tool, a tech is already ahead in the diagnostic game.
Diagnosing Hybrid DTCs with Your Scan Tool
A scan tool allows you to communicate with the vehicle, and can be an efficient source for TSBs and safety information.
Tech Tip: Honda Intake Manifold Explodes
A loud noise, smoke and fire under the hood of a 2007 Honda Pilot.
Tech Tip: Kia Rio Engine Races When Clutch Pressed
The engine races when the clutch is disengaged on a 2012 Kia Rio with no DTCs.
Tech Tip: F-150 No Crank, No Start
A 2010 F-150 has a DTC P0690 with an intermittent stalling, no-crank, no-start condition.
