OBD II Misfire And Diagnosis
When diagnosing misfires, it’s important to use tools that allow you to go beyond a simple code reader that displays a P03XX. Even an OEM-level scan tool can’t tell you what the firing voltage is or what the ignition pattern looks like. Nor can it tell you if the serial data is accurate or correct. For that kind of information you need a DVOM or a graphing multimeter/oscilloscope that can look at sensor voltages directly and display primary and secondary ignition patterns.
Start Solving Transmission Electronic Control Problems
Troubleshooting an automatic transmission can be one of the most intimidating diagnostic procedures at a shop. The first reaction is typically, “We don’t do that type of work.” But there is profit in performing drivetrain diagnostics and “in-the-car” repairs.
Snap-on Introduces VANTAGE Ultra
With all the scope functionality that technicians need to accurately identify the exact failing part on any vehicle, VANTAGE Ultra provides the ability, expert knowledge, tests and tips that are needed to help eliminate guesswork, reduce comebacks and increase confidence in every recommended repair.
ATEQ Announces Mitsubishi TPMS Reset Tool
With the introduction of the MitsuReset tool, shops now have a low-cost, simple solution for performing TPMS relearns on Mitsubishi vehicles without the need for a scan tool.
It All Starts With You As A Shop Owner
We must be constantly negotiating with and reevaluating ourselves, our goals, our performance risk, attitudes and lessons learned. If we don’t have predetermined plans for how we will deal with the facets of our businesses and our lives, we will end up in a place we don’t want to be.
Dayco AR Training Now Available On Dayco App
Users of the Dayco VIN-scanning smartphone app can now utilize Dayco’s AR (Augmented Reality) Training program. This new training was created to help provide awareness about serpentine belt and timing belt replacement jobs and is accessible through the Learning Center within the Dayco App.
Relearn Procedures Require TPMS Tool
Most vehicles require some type of “stationary” relearn procedure to reset the TPMS system. This requires a TPMS tool to activate each of the tire pressure sensors in a specified sequence so the TPMS control module can relearn their new locations.
Mazda Feature: Driveability And Check Engine Light Diagnostics
Import Specialist Bob Dowie takes a look at some of the more common ailments that will bring your Mazda customers into your service bay with a check engine light complaint, as he covers common DTCs, stalling and ignition issues and new technology.
Bosch Is Geared To Meet Aftermarket Data Needs
Robert Bosch LLC, Automotive Aftermarket division, offers a wide array of products for domestic, Asian and European vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Not surprisingly, delivering the right product and application data to the right customer, dealer or partner at the right time is a tremendous challenge.
Product Demonstration Videos From 2013 AAPEX Show
Check out these demonstration videos of some of the vendors showing off their most innovative tools and products at the 2013 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas.