Parasitic Draw Test
With a multimeter in hand, Charles shows how he efficiently performs a parasitic current draw test.
Humble Mechanic Tackles Temp Gauge Issues and More
In this video, the Humble Mechanic, answers viewers questions about heat, temp gauges, leaking vacuum pumps and more.
The Humble Mechanic – Removing a Serpentine Belt Tensioner & Alternator from a Volkswagen
The Humble Mechanic shows how having the right tools can make removing a serpentine belt and alternator easy.
Alignments: Getting the Electronic Angles Right
Sensors are always measuring the driver’s interactions with the steering wheel, brake pedal and gas pedal. This is why you should use a scan tool on the majority of late-model vehicles after an alignment.
Four Myths About AGM Battery Service
Packing a lot of power for their size and weight, AGM batteries offer many benefits. Because they are relatively new to the market, we dispel a few AGM battery service myths.
Unraveling Electrical Problems with Multimeters and Lab Scopes
Today, lab scopes and multimeters are standard equipment in most automotive repair shops. If you’re looking for a new tool or to upgrade yours, here’s a look into their many features and benefits.
Want to Become a TPMS Expert?
Even if you consider the extra stress TPMS has introduced into our lives, we cannot overlook the benefits. The consequences of improper tire inflation are numerous.
On-Car Wheel Balancing And Wheel-To-Hub Indexing
Off-car wheel balancers do an excellent job of measuring dynamic unbalance and many also measure tire/wheel uniformity, radial runout or calculate radial force variation to help eliminate vibration and verify the assembly is balanced and round when rolling.
13 Alternator & Battery Testing Tips
If only battery voltage is present at the battery on a running engine, does this mean the alternator is “bad”? No, it does not. All too often the alternator is condemned by technicians due to this test alone. And that’s just tip No. 1. Check out the other 12.
TPMS Update: Servicing Imports Starts with the Right Tools
There is only one trick to servicing TPMS systems in imports, and that is to buy the right tools. A TPMS tool that can interface through the OBD II port is necessary to profitably perform TPMS relearns and sensor replacement. For this article, we’ll use Nissan as an example. TPMS systems began appearing in Nissans
Vacuum Vitals – Looking Past the Codes & Modes
In this month’s Diagnostic Dilemma, contributor Gary Goms found himself looking into an intermittent fast idle complaint on a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. The most baffling part of the diagnosis were the DTCs indicating a major vacuum leak and the voltage drop on the APP2 graph.
Converter Codes: How Long Will the Light Stay Out?
Any time you’re troubleshooting an OBDII problem, use a scan tool that can tell you if all the monitor readiness flags have been set. If one or more monitors are not ready, the vehicle will have to be driven under varying speeds and loads until all the monitors are set. Then, and only then, will you get an accurate diagnosis from OBDII.
