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Record JNC Longevity?

Ed. Note: We hear from many users who get extreme longevity from their Booster PAC and Jump-N-Carry units. It is not unheard of (though it certainly is not the norm) for users to report getting 8-12 years of service from their units. This story is the longest unit longevity we’ve heard reported from the field, which is why, despite it being very short, we are spotlighting it. “Wanted to jump start my ‘56 Chevy and my 2003 JNC660 would not charge to the green area of DC Volts! 20 years of usage was awesome, so now, purchasing a new JNC660 with some upgraded features is a plus. Want to thank the company for making an excellent product!!!!” JackAnnville , PA

October 25, 2023 No Comments
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Electrical System Diagnosis – From Wide Focus to Detailed Dive

The world of electrical system diagnosis is both wide and deep. Today’s successful technician needs to have both a breadth of knowledge across many makes and models as well as specific knowledge about component function, the way different system components interact and the way these systems command and control their operation. It’s not an easy task keeping up with it all. Judging from the sheer quantity of trade publication articles and the number of related courses at events such as the KC Vision Show, this is an area of vehicle service that is complex, wide ranging and virtually bottomless. With the hope that we can deliver some useful resources to your digital doorstep, we’re going to delve into some recent articles on the topic in this month’s article. Primer on 12V Electrical System Diagnostics This article by Jeff Cox, on VehicleServicePros.com, is a great starting point as we dig into vehicle electrical system diagnosis, starting us out with a wide angle overview of this area of vehicle repair before we dive into specific areas of focus within the system. His article hits on many points that will be familiar with our regular readers, particularly the interconnectedness of the different components

October 6, 2023 3 Comments
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Green Light is On, Why am I Charging?

We briefly touched on this topic in last month’s feature article, but the number of calls, emails, blog posts and Clore stories submitted related to it definitely warrant addressing it on a stand-alone basis. Many customers are confused when we call for charging their unit when they see a green light (or FULL) when they check the battery’s charge status or State of Charge (SoC). So, let’s dig into that. Here’s how we usually get this question/comment:   • “Your carton said to charge the unit for 24 hours when first opened, but the unit shows a green light?”   • “I got your recharge alert, but my unit shows fully charged.”   • “I love my JNC660/ES5000. I’ve had it three years and it has never even needed a charge.” There are many other variations, but the three above examples essentially capture the general idea. It’s true that our units typically hold a charge for a long time. That’s a really good thing. But, it shouldn’t stop you from regularly charging the unit, which is the most beneficial thing that you can do for your jump starter’s health. So, we’ll tackle each of these scenarios individually below. Out of

October 5, 2023 16 Comments
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Complicated Crank – No Start

It has been awhile since we featured a case study from Bob in Massachusetts. They’re always well organized, interesting and helpful, and this one is no exception. Here, he recounts a 2008 Jeep Wrangler with a “Click/No-Crank” complaint when the vehicle was hot. As he notes, his first reaction was, “…it sounded like the classic click/no-crank of a bad starter.” But, based on everything involved in executing a successful crank on this vehicle, he decided to dig a little deeper. Of course, since this turned into a case study, things turned out to be a little more complicated. In fact, throwing a new starter at this one wouldn’t have solved the problem at all. Read the full story to find out what the root cause was and, more importantly, the diagnostic path Bob used to get him to a successful and lasting repair. Read More 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

October 4, 2023 No Comments
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JNC – A Real Bacon Saver

“As we planned our big move from the West Coast to the East Coast, by way of a 30 day camping road trip, I picked up a Jump-N-Carry JNC300XL, just as a precaution. Our car was 10 years old, the battery of unknown provenance, and we planned to use the 12V accessory plug to power a low-voltage refrigerator for most of the journey. As the journey progressed, I quickly noticed that our old battery was not up to the task of keeping the refrigerator running for long periods of time. With a combination of periodic running and ice blocks I was able to maintain operation until one fateful night. We were camping in a remote campsite near Glacier National Park. There was a cold snap overnight and that was enough to have the battery crank its last crank. In the morning, it was dead. The JNC jumped the car without issue. We had reservations for the Going-to-the-Sun Road, one of our most anticipated experiences of the trip, so rather than deal with the battery immediately, I put my faith in the JNC and headed into the park. That little pack jumped our car another 5 times through the day before

October 4, 2023 No Comments
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Your Questions Answered, 2023 Edition

It has been quite some time since we did an article focused on the most common questions we receive via phone, email and blog comments, so we thought it was time to take a swing through the mailbag in the hopes that it just might address a concern that you could have. Here we go! Q1:  How often do I need to charge my jump starter? We strongly advise charging your jump starter, whether lead acid or lithium, every 90 days. This is the number one determinant of jump starter longevity, due to the fact that batteries (all batteries) really like to be charged and really don’t like to sit for any length of time in a discharged state. We even provide a free quarterly reminder email to charge your jump starter ­– you can sign up here – that’s how much we want you to charge it on a regular basis. During periods of extreme cold, we recommend charging more frequently, such as monthly. Charge early and charge often – make sure your jump starter is ready to answer the call when you need it the most. Q2a:  What if I go to recharge my unit after 90 days

August 31, 2023 19 Comments
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The (Way More Than) Basic Service Bay Battery Charger

The SOLAR PRO-LOGIX Model No. PL2310, a 10 Amp Automatic Battery Charger / Maintainer / Power Supply, provides advanced, versatile service capability for professional technicians. It can provide fast charging capability, long-term storage charge capability and power supply support for a variety of diagnosis, repair and maintenance applications. In other words, it is an all-around MVP in busy mechanical and collision repair shops. When it comes to charging, the PL2310 delivers trademark PRO-LOGIX precision, providing a beneficial custom charge routine to each battery serviced. Charge delivery is customized based on battery type, battery condition, battery state of charge, environmental conditions and more, to ensure that every charge routine results in improved battery condition with restored reserve capacity. With PRO-LOGIX, charging is easy:  simply select the battery voltage, the battery type, your desired charge rate and press “START” to commence the automatic charging routine. The charger does the rest. Plus, it can properly charge all lead acid battery types – Conventional, Maintenance Free, AGM, Gel Cell, Spiral Wound, Deep Cycle and Marine batteries. When it comes to long term storage charging – whether 1 week, 1 month or 1 year – it’s tough to beat PRO-LOGIX. Our models feature an enhanced

August 31, 2023 4 Comments
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Children’s Mercy Update: Summer 2023

We spent some time earlier this summer with our partners at Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City to learn about all that they are doing for children’s health here in Kansas City and beyond. More specifically, we were updated on the great work that they are doing at their Center for Family and Community Connections. In all honesty, to recap everything we learned during our tour and briefing would take a novel. They are an amazing organization, and we were “wowed” more times than we could count during our recent tour. Center for Family and Community Connections (CFCC) We met the team at the CFCC to start our tour. As we have mentioned previously, the mission of the CFCC is to reduce barriers to accessing and engaging in pediatric healthcare. In essence, the CFCC looks at a child’s and a family’s entire health picture and works to create a situation where all aspects of a child’s life work to improve their situation. That starts with nutrition, where they have partnered with Kanbe’s Markets to bring nutritious fresh fruit and vegetables to CFCC families. In addition, they provide a wide variety of shelf stable food products to CFCC families on a weekly

August 30, 2023 No Comments
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More Trouble with Key Bling

We’ve touched on this topic once before, but it bears a revisit, we believe. In this case, Michael from Utah recounts the tale of programming a used module on a Nissan Juke. In this case, everything was going along fine until it was time to relearn the keys and mate them to the new module. It was at this point, the wheels came off. Even after cloning the data from the original module to the used module, key relearning was still unsuccessful. After the unsuccessful retry, Michael himself went to the shop to take over for his tech on this tricky repair. Once he was there, he knew right away that the key was never going to relearn in its current state. Read the full story to find out what was causing the problem. Let’s just say that his tech will likely not ever fall victim to this plight again. It might just save you some serious hassle as well. 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

August 30, 2023 No Comments
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Many Years of Trusted Service

“My story is nothing fancy. It’s plain and simple. For around 15 years now, I have used these JNC660 jump starters. I have 3 of them. I bought mine off of the Snap-on tool truck when I worked at Dallas Auto Repair. I keep one in my truck at all times and I have jumped off literally hundreds of vehicles, to include farm equipment, tractor trailers and few passenger cars. I retired in 2016 and here we are in 2023. Everyone knows I carry a JNC660 and a lock out kit. Anyway, bottom line, I have tried a couple other jump starters at the shop I worked for, some cheaper brands. But there is no better jump box to this day. Mine are nearing 10 years old and still hold good charges and still jump off vehicles. Also, when there is a storm like we had just a month ago , where we lost power for most of a day, these jump boxes kept our phones and tablets running. I also kept my GMRS radio running too. How cool is that?” RandyFargo, GA

August 30, 2023 2 Comments
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