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The ES6000 is a Monster on the Farm

“I have been doing automotive repairs for my company with a count as high as 13 vehicles for 35 years and on my own vehicles for my whole life. Jump starts with cables and lack of them when not available prompted me to order a jump pack I could carry along in vehicles with questionable battery or charging issues. As in a 2017 Subaru with arbitrary non start issues. When finding Clore Automotive and looking for the correct model for my needs, I decided to go with the Truck PAC ES6000, despite the additional cost. The reason being that my son works with a friend on the farm and both own and use tractors with exceedingly high horsepower. And with any farmers, tractors are prone to dead and weak batteries as well as wiring issues that are, let’s say, expedient but not very dependable.  So, I justified the additional cost and went with the ES6000. We have been using it for years now with excellent results, jumping just about anything you can imagine. Cars, trucks up to road tractors, backhoes, lawn mowers, etc. In every case, the Truck PAC has performed 100%, except when the operators fail to charge it

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Mustang Won’t Power Down

This month, we’ve got a quick one, but it might just help you save a ton of time and hassle. In this post, James from Michigan recounts how he resolved a tricky Mustang that would continue to run for several minutes after it was turned off. It’s quick and right to the point. We love how he attacked the problem in a methodical, results-driven way and confirmed his diagnosis before he replaced any parts. To view this useful Tech Tip and learn how Travis finally resolved this repair, click on the graphic below or click here. Read Full Story To see the original post at https://diag.net 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 order to provide a deeper

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LNCMINI: The MANTIS – Bring the Light to Tricky Repairs

One of our most popular work light models is our MANTIS light (model LNCMINI), a 100lm Rechargeable LED Work Light from Light-N-Carry. It provides a maximum of 110 lumens from its high work light setting and features both high and low work light settings. Plus, its focus beam mode provides 60 lumens to illuminate a specific work area. Its swivel handle rotates 180˚ and has a strong magnet in its base for secure mounting and ideal positioning. Techs and consumers alike love its compact design, which is slim enough for easy storage in a pocket, so that it is readily available at any time extra light is needed to effectively perform a task. The MANTIS brings all of these great features: Advanced COB technology 110lm high work light setting 35lm low work light setting 60lm SMD focus beam setting Up to 4 hour run time on high work light setting IP54 dust/water ingress protection LED battery status display USB-C charging port Includes wall charger with braided USB-A to USB-C cable 1 Year limited Warranty For a quick, easy and economical work light, check out the MANTIS from Light-N-Carry.

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Back to School – Battery Service Style

It’s back to school time here in the Midwest and that got us thinking about the things that lead to a passing grade when it comes to battery service. If you read our articles regularly, you know that there are things to watch out for and things that should always be done if you want great results when jump starting, charging, testing and maintaining batteries. This month, we thought we’d hit you with a 9-point cheat sheet that, if you follow these guidelines with consistency, will enable you to achieve a top grade when it comes to battery service. Plus, we’ve added three Bonus Pro Tips at the end of the list for our professional technician audience members. Enjoy! Cheat Code #1 – Simple Steps Increase Your Safety At Clore, we’re all about safety. The reality when dealing with vehicle starting batteries is that they should be respected because they have tremendous energy potential. This means that you should read the manual of the equipment you use to interact with vehicle batteries and understand the steps you should take to use that equipment in the safest manner possible. This includes wearing protective gear (goggles, etc.), removing items such as rings,

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PRO-LOGIX Power Supplies Delivering Exceptional Service

“Great quality chargers! I have a big shop. We purchased a total of 14 PRO-LOGIX units, and they are all working great, with no issues for over 2 years. I am replacing 22 more chargers soon whenever an offer is available, replacing Deutronic and Midtronics chargers with these PRO-LOGIX units.” EliaVienna, VA The PL6800 is designed to provide stable power, on demand up to 100 amps, to a vehicle electrical system to support module reprogramming.

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Is There Any Such Thing as a Purely Mechanical Repair?

This month, we’re back to asking a fundamental question about today’s repair environment, “Is there any such thing as a purely mechanical repair on a late model vehicle?” The question was prompted by a recent case study posted on the Diagnostic Network forum by Travis in Arizona. In it, he recounted a repair dilemma he faced on a 2009 Nissan Sentra with Intelligent Key system, where the steering lock would not disengage, no matter how you interacted with the vehicle. No matter what method was attempted, the ignition would not turn. He reviewed his codes (B2013), dove into the service information, reviewed previous posts on diag.net and more, but kept coming up short. In fact, some of the resources he consulted suggested changing a part that wasn’t the root cause of the issue. As he dug in, he found the culprit. As you might imagine, this seemingly mechanical error had a decidedly electronic root cause. It’s definitely worth a read. Read Entire Article To view the complete case study and learn how Travis finally resolved this repair, click on the green button above or click here. To access complete forum posts or participate in the discussion requires a membership to

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Power Inverters – How to Get the Most from Them 

At a recent show, we had many conversations about our Industrial Grade power inverter offering, specifically our Models PI20000X and PI30000X – 2000W and 3000W Power Inverter models, respectively. It often feels like there’s a lot of misinformation around inverters: how they work, how they should be installed in a vehicle or other usage instance and what is needed for a specific application or use case. So, we thought we’d recap some of the specifics we covered at the show, thinking that if we have that many questions at a 2-day show, our larger readership probably have a lot of questions also. PI20000X Power Inverter • 2000 Watts continuous power • 4000 Watts peak power • 3 AC outlets • Power display • Mounting plate • cETLus-approved How they work – Power inverters are designed to provide the AC power needed to run equipment, tools, electronics and other devices when access to mains AC input is not available. They do this by “inverting” power from a DC power source, typically a battery, into AC output, essentially providing mains AC power on the go. A typical scenario where an inverter is needed is a utility service truck. It’s on the road

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Manage HD Fleet Vehicle Battery Packs for Long Service Life

We have met with dozens of fleet operators and battery manufacturers over the past 10+ years, discussing battery management and steps to be taken to avoid premature battery failure in HD vehicle applications. Usually, these discussions come about because a fleet is not getting the life expectancy from their battery packs that they anticipated and are searching for ways to improve the situation. There are many reasons why battery packs are failing to meet expected longevity for fleet operators. These can include usage patterns, total utilization (how much is that equipment active and in use over the course of a day, a week, a month), the demands of modern vehicle electrical systems and the presence of drains caused by additional powered equipment, such as life gates, installed on a given vehicle and more. An article on TransportOperator.co.uk summed the challenge up well: “Although engine starting currents haven’t significantly changed over the years, the recent surge in electrical demands means that conventional SLI [Starting-Lighting-Ignition] batteries are failing at a rate not seen before. This is exaggerated further when cabs double-up as hotel rooms as drivers sleep in their trucks overnight, with the battery becoming the sole source of power for cooking,

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Resolving Another No Crank / No Start Mystery

This month’s edition of our Resource Article is from our old friend, Michael in Utah. In this case, he was called in to diagnose and resolve a Nissan Sentra that experienced an errant electrical short while it was being worked on by the vehicle owner. This resulted in a no crank / no start diagnostic mystery, and, after the shop throwing some parts at the issue, Michael was called in to find the root cause. The only code in the vehicle was not related to the issue and everything checked out in such a way that it sure looked like this vehicle should be starting. He then started digging deeper into the way the vehicle was wired and found some oddities. This led him to the culprit, one that we’ve referenced in these pages many times before. Check out the story to find out how he resolved this electrical mystery by clicking the graphic below or follow this link to read the full case study. 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

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JNC660 Gets it Started Until a New Battery Can be Installed

“In the last week of October 2024, the battery in my 2004 Acura TL needed a jump start for six straight days. It was definitely time for a new battery, but my local Sam’s Club had over a week long wait for an appointment for them to install a new battery. I used the JNC660 each and every time to start my vehicle, without not once to having to electrically charge the JNC660 at my 110 home outlet. The JNC660 is one hell of a remarkable and reliable machine !!!” RobertHartsdale, NY