The Code Reader: P0128
The Code Reader takes common DTCs, breaks down when and why they occur and looks at symptoms and causes to help you make an accurate diagnosis.
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.”
Liquid Tools
Leak-stop additives are often a subject of debate among technicians. Knowing the speed at which technology changes, Managing Editor Eric Garbe contacted some industry experts to get the latest on these “tools” that come in a bottle.
All-Season A/C Service
A/C maintenance during the colder months can be a huge benefit for you and your customers.
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.
Maximizing Tools: DTC P0304 & The Cost to Find a Problem
Many technicians are just itching to replace the spark plug or coil when faced with a misfire code. However, if you understand that a misfire code actually means “lack of combustion,” then there are suddenly many possible reasons for the code, such as a defective injector or lack of compression.
Ignition Diagnostics: Interpreting Secondary Waveforms
The secret to analyzing secondary ignition waveforms is understanding what is happening.
Utilizing Service Manuals and Flow Charts
The key to a proper diagnosis is approaching it with a plan and the correct mindset.
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.
The Toolbox: A Technician’s Office
Here’s a list of some of our favorite toolbox features that have helped make technicians successful over the years.
