Modern starting and charging systems are complex and can be very difficult to diagnose, especially when the diagnosis involves chasing down an intermittent problem. Often though, one of the best ways to manage complex challenges is to start with the basics to ensure that the
As we bound into our Independence Day holiday here in the States, we thought it would be a great time to take a look back at our favorite American made cars of all time. American automotive manufacturing history is very rich and diverse and we
We get many phone calls and emails, as well as see many forum posts, related to the trouble that can result when trying to service a totally dead battery. By totally dead, we mean “stone cold dead,” 0-1 VDC.
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
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
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
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,
Editor’s Note: We are updating the most popular article among all the articles we have published on this blog. It is also one of the most useful article we have ever published. This time of year, we have many, many new newsletter recipients who have
For many of you, the AGM battery is a familiar item. Perhaps you have a bass boat with an Odyssey battery powering your trolling motor or a vintage car equipped with an Optima battery. If this is the case, you likely know that these batteries
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) deliver unprecedented levels of safety to vehicle operation, providing enhancements such as emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, blind spot alerts and more. ADAS-equipped vehicles are now hitting the aftermarket with critical mass, causing more and more shops to have to
