Here in the Northern America, we’ve reached the time of year when vehicles and equipment of all sizes get put away, as we deal with things like frozen lakes and salty roads. Here in KC, next week is going to bring our first wave of
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
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
We get it. You’re probably sick of hearing about the heat. At the risk of driving you nuts, we’re going to take a look at the impact extreme heat can have on your vehicle’s starting system, with a specific focus on the battery. The one
The last time we did this (favorite movie cars), we took a lot of grief. We mean, a lot of grief, for not liking what our audience thought we should like. Well, we’ve donned out Kevlar helmets and vests and are ready to take another
Today’s vehicle electrical systems are complex, even on conventional ICE vehicles, and that complexity can lead to all kinds of issues for vehicle operation and, in turn, technicians. In this month’s feature article, we review some recently published resources related to electrical system diagnosis, with
Batteries are a wear item. That’s a fact. Whether you purchase a budget battery or the most advanced AGM battery, at some point it will fail. Whether you live in Phoenix and experience extreme heat much of the year, Grand Forks, SD and experience extreme
Use Your “Ignition Inner Child” to Resolve No Spark Diagnosis As noted in this article by Andrew Markel on UnderhoodService.com, in the old days, no spark conditions were solved relatively easily by throwing some parts at the problem. But, with modern ignition systems driven by
ADAS Opportunities and Challenges Still one of the hottest topics for shops, ADAS continues to offer significant opportunities as well as serious concerns for service facilities. What is the right solution for my specific shop… what type of capital investment is required to offer an
We addressed this topic many years ago as one of the installments of our Breaking it Down series. If you have been with us since the prior version of this article was published, thank you. For those of you that haven’t been with us for
