ESI Introduces 30 Amp Fuse Buddy Testers for Mini and ATC
ESI is releasing two new products, the 305M and 306B 30 amp Fuse Buddy Testers. Responding to requests from the field, ESI has developed 30 amp versions of the popular Fuse Buddy Tester. The model 305M covers mini size fuses, while the 306B covers ATC size fuses.
Waekon Introduces Automotive Signal Tester
The AST Pistol Probe Automotive Signal Tester with Logic (Model 76200) from Waekon is designed specifically for testing computer-controlled vehicles. It tests virtually any circuit on the vehicle.
Tech Tip: Alternator Diagnosis – High-Draw Accessories Merit Changes in Test Procedures
Electrical demand varies according to vehicle application and use, so engineers build an alternator that will meet the average accessory demand of any particular vehicle and still have enough reserve capacity to keep the battery charged. If electrical demand is increased by adding accessories, the potential ability of the alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery is practically reduced to zero.
Servicing Ford 4-Cylinders: Contour, Escort, EXP, Focus, Probe, Ranger & Tempo
Ford has used a variety of four cylinder engines over the years, ranging in displacement from 1.6 to 2.5 liters (see engine application chart on page 22). All of these engines are overhead cam engines, some with a single cam others with dual cams, and all have timing belts that need to be replaced at
Thexton Back Probes Named Tool of the Month
Thexton Manufacturing’s Back Probe Kit, Part No. 490, has pushed its way to the first page of Thexton’s sales chart. The reason is simple €” it saves time. The Back Probes allow for testing of wiring connections without having to disconnect the connector and terminal.
Lisle’s Accessory Kit Extends Your Multimeter’s Capabilities
The kit’s interchangeable probes offer a wide range of testing possibilities. Test probes with 2mm pointed tip plug into banana test leads to eliminate the need to change leads.
Extending the Capabilities of an Advanced Tool
The BT608 will test 6V and 12V batteries and 12V and 24V starting and charging systems. Sponsored by Autel.
Capture Hard-to-Find Glitches with New Labscope from Injectronic
With a sampling rate of 2 million readings per second and two channels, hard-to-find glitches are captured with ease and without tedious set-ups. It’s like having a labscope in standalone mode when used with the CJ500 or as a convenient PC-based tool.
Diagnosing Inoperative Fuel Pumps
As I’ve discovered recently, times change and so do the procedures for diagnosing inoperative fuel pumps. Just a few weeks ago, I diagnosed a case in which the owner had started his vehicle for several months by spraying starting fluid (ether) into his truck’s air intake before he cranked the engine.
Top 5 Tools: Paul Brow, All Car Specialists, Inc. San Gabriel, CA
Identifix, Vantage Pro and The Hook make Paul Brow’s Top 5 Tool list.