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SAE J2534, Part II: How Much Money Are You Losing By Not Doing Vehicle Reflashing?

I would like to use this followup article to lower the fear factor and tell you what to expect when setting up a computer to run a J2534-supported software program.

Part I: The Ins And Outs of the SAE J2534 Vehicle Communication Interface

For many of us, J2534 is a nebulous term or one that brings fears of “bricked” modules and hours of frustration to perform what should be a simple firmware update on a vehicle’s module.

The Ins and Outs of SAE J2534 Vehicle Communication Interface

For many of us, J2534 is a nebulous term or one that brings fears of “bricked” modules and hours of frustration to perform what should be a simple firmware update on a vehicle’s module.

August TPMS Quick Tip

Always be sure to visually inspect both sides of the wheel at the valve stem hole and thoroughly clean any corrosion from the surface before installing the new sensor.

Permatex: Avoid 10 Common Epoxy Mistakes

To make sure you get the results you’re hoping for when you use an epoxy adhesive, avoid these 10 common mistakes.

CEMB Gives Recommendations on How to Sell Wheel Alignment Service

CEMB gives proven recommendations on how successful alignment shops increase alignment sales and provide the best possible service to their customers to maximize profitability.

technician undercar with customer
Humble Mechanic: The Must Have Tools for VW and Audi Repairs

Charles has spent his career as a Volkswagen technician and in that time has fine-tuned his perfect list of the tools he needs to fix or maintain VW (and Audi) vehicles.

VW Tools
TPMS Quick Tip

Here’s a quick tip to keep in mind when working on vehicles equipped with indirect TPMS.

tire pressure monitoring system
Installing Coilovers: 5 Tips

When upgrading a suspension, consider doing coilovers. Since Charles was putting them on his GTI, he took the opportunity to share some tips for installing coilovers on any car.

Humble Mechanic Gives 5 Quick Tips for Replacing Camshafts

If you’re rebuilding an engine, odds are you will replace the camshaft or crankshafts. Here are some must-follow tips for replacing a camshaft on just about any engine.

The Humble Mechanic: Proper Tool Usage Versus Getting the Job Done

Charles shares a few things that he keeps in mind when weighing whether or not to use a tool exactly as it was intended or do to just get the job done.

Charles Sanville
The Humble Mechanic: My 6 Biggest Screw Ups as a Mechanic

Mistakes are a normal part of life, but it’s how you handle them and make them right that determines the type of technician you are.