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Key Programming, Immobilizer Systems

As with almost every system in the modern vehicle, the key / ignition system has progressed considerably in the last twenty years, resulting in today’s sophisticated proximity communications that enable a vehicle to start, assuming everything is properly matched and communicating. It’s a far cry from the days of a key and a mechanical lock cylinder.

Wait, My EV has a 12 Volt Battery?

For many EV owners, it can come as a big surprise when they find out that their Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) contains a 12 Volt battery as a critical component in its electrical system. In fact, virtually every EV model in North America is configured with a 12 Volt battery among its components.

6 Tips for Effective Heavy-Duty Jump Starting

Each winter, we receive tons of phone calls and emails related to jump starting heavy-duty vehicles. While some of the best practices for servicing these vehicles are common to light vehicle starting, heavy-duty vehicle starting does offer some unique challenges that are worth noting. So, we thought we would revisit this topic and provide a list of things to remember when it comes to jump starting heavy-duty vehicles.

For HD Service, We’ve Got You Covered

When it comes to HD service, we have the tools you need to overcome the occasional no start, no matter the size of the equipment to be started, proactively manage your batteries to avoid future no starts, assess the readiness of your equipment to perform the required tasks

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Product Spotlight

Depth of Discharge is Not Your Friend Batteries. They are a big topic of conversation for our customers. Whether it is interacting with vehicle batteries, whether testing or charging, or managing the batteries in your equipment, such as a jump starter of work light, 90% of the calls, emails and messages we receive are related to batteries in some way. So, we thought we would address one of the biggest enemies of battery health and longevity – deep discharge.

CLORE STORIES

JNC Overcomes the Electrical Gremlins

“I’ve had electrical issues with my Volkswagen Passat ever since I had a high school friend of mine install an

JNC770 Keeps the Hybrid Moving

“After reading, “Wait, My EV has a 12 V Battery?”, this article came home to me. You see, I own

JNC660 Is a Workhorse in the Shop

“After flogging one of your JNC660s daily at a used car lot, I bought one for my personal shop in 2014.

IATN / RESOURCES

CAN Bus Prevents Vehicle Renewal

We return once more to Bob from Massachusetts (he’s on a serious roll with great

Chasing Down a P0507 High Idle Issue

We return again to Bob from Massachusetts, who shared a new case study regarding a

Sorting Out an Intermittent Fault

This month, the focus is on a post from Bob from Massachusetts about an intermittent

Children's Mercy Partnership

We have worked with Children’s Mercy Kansas City for many years, supporting various programs in support of their mission to “transform the health, well-being and potential of children, with unwavering compassion for those most vulnerable.”

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