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ASE A1 Test Prep Quick Quiz

Do you have a thorough understanding of engine repair? There is a lot to know about engines in order to pass the A1 and earn your certificate. So take the A1 Test Prep quick quiz and see if you are ready to ace the A1 ASE certification exam.

ASE A3 Test Prep Quick Quiz

Do you have a thorough understanding of manual drivetrains and axels? Take the A3 Test Prep quick quiz and see if you are ready to ace the A3 ASE certification exam.

Tech Feature: Scan Tool Diagnostics

What is P2 Enhanced information and Mode $6 Data? Using your scan tool to get more information from the driver’s seat.

Cummins Tech Tip: Drivability check

In this tip clip Tony Salas talks about a drivability check and shows you a classic example and what you may see occur when looking at the problem.

Cummins Tech Tip: Resetting ‘Change Oil’ lights

In this tip clip Tony Salas talks about the change oil soon message that appears on the dash. He shows you how to take reset the message so it is no longer displayed.

2 UART & Class 2 Bus Configurations

In this tip clip Bob Augustine discusses the similarities and differences of several UART bus configurations and explores some diagnostic strategies for each of them.

AASA Fuel Pump Education Videos

AASA recently worked with Instructor Dave Scaler and Automotive Video to produce a series of videos in the AVI garage for the Fuel Pump Manufactures Council (FPMC). Because automotive fuel systems are more complicated than ever, this video series was created to help technicians and DIYers to better understand fuel pump operation, diagnosis and installation to avoid costly comebacks by doing the job right the first time.

The Ignition System Quick Quiz

Do you have all the knowledge in order to solve ignition problems? The ignition is complex and knowing how to solve the basic problems will help speed up the repair process.

2006 Jeep Wrangler: ATF Temp Sensor Code

In the new ATSG training seminar, out now from AVI, you will find a lot of great material that will help you out with your transmission needs.  With a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Wayne Colonna goes over a couple of ATF codes that you may just come across in this great tip clip from the seminar.   

Battery Drains Tech Tip

Parasitic drains can be measured with ammeters with the battery cable. Now the problem with taking the battery cable off to install the ammeter is that, sometimes electronic modules are the source of the parasitic draw. In this technical tip clip instructor Dave Hobbs talks about some other tricks for diagnosing these problems. He talks about the class two message monitor– a feature available on the Tech Two and also the Master Tech– it basically tells which module’s active and which module is inactive. He also goes on to cover using a parasitic draw tool in order to not disrupt the circuit while using an ammeter. Watch this clip to learn how to use the class two message monitor and or a simple knife switch that can actually be used for some neat tricks in diagnosing some stubborn, hard to find, parasitic battery drains.

Interactive A2 Transmission Diagnostics Quiz

Three interactive multiple choice study questions for technicians looking to prepare for the ASE A2 certification exam. Instructor Wayne Colonna will give you some insight with his detailed explanations of the answers.

Fuel System Basics Quick Quiz

Do you have a thorough understanding of the fuel systems? Knowing the basics is the first step in being a great technician. If you are an automotive student, instructor, new tech or shop owner looking for an overview of the fuel system then check out Fuel System Basics.