Battery Testing Basics – A Few Tips Can Get You a Long Way
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
BA227: The Smart Testing Solution
For this month’s spotlight, we turn the focus back on the SOLAR BA227 12V Digital Battery and System Tester. The BA227 is ideal for busy
Servicing AGM Batteries
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
Engine Stop-Start Systems Explained
Once only found in the realm of hybrid-electric models, Stop-Start systems have now become common technology found on luxury and economy vehicles alike. Many vehicle
Charging System Diagnostic Resources
Photo by Jason Young This month, we return to alternator/charging system diagnosis, a topic that seems to get more difficult with each successive model year.
The BA9 Works Flawlessly
“I am a sole school bus mechanic working for the California Schools. I maintain 14 buses, plus white fleet, tractors, lift pump stations, etc. The school
A Logical Diagnostic Process Improves Charging System Diagnosis
By Albin Moore This month, we feature a guest article, written by Mr. Albin Moore. Mr. Moore is owner of Big Wrench Repair, an ASE CMAT
Troubleshooting Starter and Alternator Failures
We have always stressed the interconnectedness of the three key components of the electrical system: the battery, starter and alternator. These three components are interdependent,
The Evolution of the Electrical System
This is the next in a series of articles that survey the latest thoughts and trending topics within the realm of vehicle electrical and electronic
1874 – Economical Carbon Pile Testing
SOLAR Carbon Pile Battery Tester Model 1874 delivers accurate, reliable variable load testing of 12 Volt batteries to 1000 CCA for busy dealerships, repair shops and