Diagnostic Solutions: Testing Fuel Delivery Systems – Checking the Basics First Can Facilitate Diagnostic Strategy
Vehicle fuel delivery technology has evolved to include conventional, pulse-modulated and direct fuel injection systems, with each having a specific set of components and testing issues. Gary Goms explains how to avoid some of the most common mistakes in diagnosing fuel delivery systems.
Tech Update: Can ‘Add-Ons’ Affect CAN Systems? Yes, They Can!
Get any teenager their first car and the first thing they want to do is modify it with new wheels, a different exhaust, seat covers or, the most important and popular upgrade, the stereo. You know, when they have to get to school with all their buddies in the car, they’ve got to have those tunes. They can’t be seen around town with a dull factory radio or wimpy stock wheels.
Tech Feature: Common Rail Systems May Soon Be Commonplace
Due to the conflict between consumer performance demands and more stringent EPA standards, the use of
Top 5 Tools: Keith Harlan, Lucia Motor Company
Keith Harlan Lucia Motor Company Big Sur, CA Snap-on Open End/Box Wrench Set — Remove and install bolts and nuts. Mac Tools Socket Set with Ratchets and Impact Driver — To remove bolts and nuts. HP and Compaq Laptop Computer — Find information on repairs and parts via the Internet. Fluke DVM — To test
Top 5 Tools: Mickey Speight, Lebanon Transmissions Inc.
Mickey Speight, Co-owner and President Lebanon Transmissions Inc. Lebanon, TN Along with co-owner/wife Shaun Speight, who Mickey says “is a very important part of our team,” and his crew, Mickey chose the following Top 5 Tools: Snap-on SOLUS Pro Scanner — It is very important in diagnosing before any repairs are done. SuperFlow’s
Editor’s Notes: ‘These Tools Make or Break The Day!’
Celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Top 5 Tools awards.
Service Solutions: Electrical Problems – Invisible Targets
To correctly diagnose invisible electrical challenges, sometimes, it literally takes all we know plus patience, suggestions from others and maybe a little luck. This story began innocently enough with an overheating complaint on the first vehicle. The second had intermittent flickering headlights and instrument cluster gauge fluctuations, so it was an obvious challenge. We will attempt to convey what was learned in locating the target causes of these electrical challenges.
The Pulsar from Innovative Products of America Troubleshoots and Diagnoses Electrical Systems
The Pulsar from Innovative Products of America easily troubleshoots and identifies short circuits, parasitic and excessive amperage draws in vehicle electrical circuits. The first tool of its kind, the Pulsar eliminates the time-consuming trial and error method of diagnosing faulty circuits by controlling, limiting and pulsing power into virtually any DC electrical circuit.
Bosch Diagnostics Offers Full Range of Equipment for Engine Management and Wheel/Tire Systems
Bosch offers an array of diagnostic test and service equipment that includes a full range of diagnostic tools for engine management and electrical/electronic systems, as well as a broad line of wheel, tire, and brake service equipment.
Diagnosing A/C Systems with Automatic Climate Control
Diagnosis is often the biggest challenge, especially if the cause of a no-cooling problem is not obvious. Is it the refrigeration circuit, an electrical problem or a control issue?