Parasitic drains are a topic we have addressed several times over the years on this blog. They are often the root cause of no start complaints, the resolution of which could involve almost anything we manufacture, from jump starters (overcoming the immediate issue of the no start condition) to battery chargers (bringing the battery back to a full State of Charge safely and beneficially) to battery maintainers (combating the parasitic drain until the root cause can be found and resolved). Diagnosing and overcoming parasitic drains is such a popular topic that we see it addressed on a regular basis in trade publications, at in-person educational events such as The Vision Show and on OE and aftermarket educational websites. There are many different strategies for diagnosing and resolving parasitic drains. Most techs have their preferred methodology, some of which we have covered here in the past. This month, we’re highlighting a great resource on this topic. In this YouTube video, FordTechMakuloco reviews three different common ways technicians approach the problem of pinpointing a parasitic drain, reviewing the pros and cons of each. At over 30 minutes, it isn’t quick, but it is very thorough and well presented. If you’re looking to

Here’s a great tip on something to watch for when working on Allison-equipped Chevrolet HD trucks. This one had Travis from Wisconsin pulling his hair out, going back over every step multiple times, wondering why he was not finding the root cause of the problem. Then, he realized a key aspect of the vehicle’s set-up was out of whack. This simple fix solved everything and he wanted to share his experience to save others from experiencing the same frustration. If you’re working on vehicles with Allison transmissions, this one is definitely worth your time. Read Full Article To see the original post at https://diag.net, click on the above screen shot or click here. To access complete forum posts or participate in the discussion requires a membership to the site. There are several membership options available, about which you can learn more here. About Diagnostic NetworkDiagnostic Network is an online community of industry professionals and leading industry stakeholders coming together to create the resource to support technicians of today and tomorrow. With your help, we are building a wide, bi-directional communication path between top level diagnosticians and the leading providers of tools, equipment, knowledge, service information, OEMs, and education solutions in