We receive many calls and emails, along with forum posts, posing questions related to the use of jump starters, chargers, and the entire range of products we produce. Many of those inquiries are of the, “really?”, type. Often, it is related to a “do I
Whether in trade publications, on iATN or other forums or at trade shows, it seems there are few challenges as vexing as intermittent faults. They present difficult diagnostic situations, often become a major time suck, result in a higher incidence of comebacks and can lead
A common thread found in most electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic articles is a stress on the need for good ground connections and the impact poor ground connections can have on circuit/component performance. Based on the frequency with which this issue is addressed, it is reasonable
Several months ago, we featured our first article that addressed CAN network diagnosis. We received a large amount of feedback on that one, so we thought we would provide additional resources related to diagnosing and troubleshooting vehicle communication issues. As always, we have turned to some
With the New Year in full swing, now seems like a great time to revisit the basics of electrical system diagnosis. When we read articles from many of the leading experts in the field, there seem to be several points of emphasis that they have
Start-Stop idle systems are increasingly prevalent in today’s vehicles. As one of our referenced articles noted, 2015 was a tipping point for these systems in North America. By 2015, almost every vehicle manufacturer featured at least one model equipped with Start-Stop technology. Plus, in 2015,
One of the components of the modern vehicle that has seen dramatic change in the last two decades is the automotive battery. At Clore, we often say that the vehicle battery has changed more in the last 12 years than the prior 60 years. With
Diagnosing starting and charging problems has never been easy and, in fact, seems to be getting more difficult every day. As these systems increase in complexity, getting to the root problem of a customer concern takes an increasing amount of time, requires greater knowledge of
Battery management and maintenance charging is a common topic on our tech support channels. We get multiple calls, emails and other inquiries per week on this topic. As batteries and battery-powered conveniences multiply in our lives, the issue of battery management becomes more and more
We have written about AGM batteries on several occasions in the past. In those instances, we have presented the case for why AGM batteries are becoming more popular, the specific requirements related to diagnosing and servicing them, and suggested that service facilities invest in the
