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TPMS: Test Before You Touch

When it comes to TPMS service, there are several best practices shops should follow as standard protocol. One of the most important of these practices is “Test Before You Touch.”

Fuel Pump Codes and Control: Keeping Pressure In The Zone

The first electric fuel pump circuits were very simple. The pump circuit usually involved a relay and fuse.

A/C Oil Service: Achieving Balance

Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors that contribute to premature compressor failure.

The Humble Mechanic: Weird Things We Use to Fix Cars

Sometimes, with a little ingenuity, we can do a whole lot with very simple things.

TPMS And Radio Waves: What You Can’t See Can Hold Up A Relearn

TPMS and keyless entry can be difficult to understand because these systems rely on transmitting, receiving and decoding radio waves.

Scanning and Recalibration: Addressing the Myths

The phrase, “scan to cover all diagnostics,” is being heard a lot in our industry. This creates a problem, as a recalibration or a reprogram is not a scan. There is a huge difference between them.

TPMS Quick Tip: NHTSA Scenarios Part 2

The second scenario focuses on aftermarket wheels and a customer’s refusal to purchase new TPMS sensors or pay for the labor to transfer the original sensors to the aftermarket wheels.

Direct Fuel Injection Diagnostics

Direct injection is becoming standard on more and more late-model vehicles. These systems can be a diagnostic challenge but, with the right foundation, problems can be solved profitably.

Transmissions and Scan Tools

Even with codes and data stream information, you must be able to think like the transmission to find the correct diagnosis, which typically doesn’t involve replacing the entire transmission.

Getting The TPMS Light Out On The First Try

Whether the customer brings in the vehicle with a TPMS light triggered, or one triggers as a result of performing some tire service, not being able to turn off the MIL can sometimes cause headaches for shops.

Humble Mechanic: Rules for Tools

Here are six rules that you should be following if you’re borrowing tools.

New Vehicle Electronics: Scanning, Recalibration and ADAS

You’ve been hearing about new electronics and how they’re changing the automotive repair world — not just body shops but mechanical service shops, too.