ABS + ESC: Diagnosis of Accelerometers and Yaw Sensors
Accelerometers measure gravitational pull in gravitational force or G-force. Some cars will have one or two sensors depending on sophistication of the system.
Advanced Technology, Easy Hookup Offered By VDO 52mm Viewline Tachometers
The new VDO 52mm (2-1/16 in.) tachometers are the latest addition to the VDO Viewline Instrument Series from Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered instrumentation and replacement parts for the custom truck and car enthusiast market. The new tachometers, which come pre-programmed from the factory, are simple and easy to hookup. All enthusiasts need to do to get ready is connect the power, ground and signal wires.
Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostics for Meters and Scopes
There is no way to quickly tell if a Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) is passive or active. Both sensors have two wires and are located in the same position on the vehicle. Often, the service information will not indicate what types of sensors are on the vehicle
AASP-MN to Host Multimeters & Lab Scopes Seminar
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will host “Essentials of Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting Using Multimeters & Lab Scopes,” from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis. The seminar, sponsored by IDENTIFIX, will provide attendees with a brief review of Ohm’s law and basic multimeter and
New VDO Instrument Kits Offered with 160 mph and 220 mph Speedometers
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered instrumentation and replacement parts for the custom vehicle market, now offers their instrument kits with 160 mph or 220 mph speedometers.
Fast-Track Troubleshooter and Component Test Meters Updated in Software Bundle 11.2
Snap-on announces its exclusive Asian and domestic Fast-Track Troubleshooter for VERUS Wireless, VERUS, VERDICT, MODIS and SOLUS Series has been updated in the new Software Bundle 11.2.
OTC Expands its Line of Digital and Automotive Multimeters
OTC, an SPX Brand, continues to expand its line of Specialty Tools and Equipment with the release of six new digital automotive multimeters. From the 3907 Probe Multimeter, which is small enough to fit into a pocket, to the 750 Series Automotive Multimeter (P/N 3980), which performs numerous automotive specific tests and is compatible to hybrid vehicle systems, OTC has a multimeter to get the job done quickly and efficiently.
Digital MultiMeters: Navigating the Waters of Diagnostics with a DMM
Diagnostic tools as a category have evolved more quickly and completely than almost any other group of tools and equipment. Driven by increased vehicle electronic controls, this group of tools easily represents one of the largest investments for you as a technician, and they account for a large chunk of aftermarket tool sales dollars every year. There are several layers or classes of tools for diagnosing and repairing auto electrical and electronics systems. I want to talk a little bit about these different layers and some decision points when buying the tools in each group.
Multimeters & Hybrid Vehicles [VIDEO]
Automotive Video Inc. provides this 6min 53sec video on Multimeters & Hybrid Vehicles
Sunpro Introduces Line of Sun Retro Tachometers
Sunpro’s new line of Retro Tachometers features the nostalgic styling of the past enhanced by the modern electronics of today.