Getting Paid for Diagnostic Work
This month’s resource piece is a little different, in the sense that, although it does provide a good case study on a tricky diagnostic issue,
Tons of Electrical Issues, But Starts Every Time
This month, we return to Michael from Utah. Here, he provides a case study on a 2014 Beetle that exhibits a number of electrical issues.
Sorting Out an Intermittent Fault
This month, the focus is on a post from Bob from Massachusetts about an intermittent fault on a 1998 Ford Explorer that resulted in rough
JNC Makes the Kids’ Car Workable
“My story came about because of my neighbor. We have a 2002 Ford Explorer for my daughter. When she went to college, she kept the
Jump Starting – How to Make it Safe and Effective
As we approach the fall and winter season, where jump starting instances increase considerably, we thought that now is a great time to revisit the
The Case of the Finicky Flatbed
Here’s a diagnostic case study involving all the critical elements of a great electrical system who-done-it: vehicle started fine when first brought in but wouldn’t
Amazing Reference for Techs and Shops
For this month’s resource piece, we are spotlighting the resources archive on Diagnostic Network (Diag.net). The resources archive is a place where technicians share information
Troubleshooting 5V Reference Circuits
In modern vehicle design, 5-volt reference signals/circuits are a key aspect of vehicle command and control. As summarized by Gary Goms, the 5-volt reference signal
Honda Crank Profile Relearn Tips
Another one to file under, “Is it Hardware/Is it Software/Is it a Network Problem?” In this very helpful post from Bob in Massachusetts, he walks
Another Battery Change Surprise
We have discussed the unexpected consequences of battery changes several times in the past. Here’s a new one on us, provided by Douglas from Miami,
