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Charging Basics Quick Quiz

Are you ready to quickly diagnose and repair the many complex systems in today’s high-tech vehicles? The fundamentals of these systems have got to be second nature to today’s automotive repair technicians.

Diesel Fuel Tips: Biodiesel, Ultra Low Sulfur: Benefits and Potential Problems

Watch this excerpt from the AVI training program on Ford 6.0 Powerstroke Diagnostics, taught by instructor Tony Salas, to gain insights and tips on diagnosing Biodiesel and Ultra low Sulfur fuel related problems on these engines.

Steering Angle Sensor Reset Tech Tip: Self Adjust Procedure Method

Watch this technical tip clip from instructor Dave Scaler’s comprehensive training program on Electronic Stability Control to learn more about performing a electronic stability control steering angle sensor reset or adjustment procedures and the limitations in resetting some cars based on what your scanner can do.

6.0L Powerstroke Diagnostics Quick Quiz

Are you prepared to diagnose your way through the maze of electronics, mechanicals, and software issues with today’s Ford Powerstroke 6.0 Liter engines? If you work on Powerstrokes, are thinking about it, or just want to be able to diagnose them, this quiz is right up your alley.

Electronic Stability Control Quick Quiz

Electronic Stability Control systems are a part of the automotive world today. Every tech out there will experience an issue with an ESC system at some point. ESC systems can’t be ignored. These systems involve more than just a few sensors, in fact almost all aspects of the car while moving or at rest can be part of the function of the stability control system. Steering angle, wheel speed sensors, what direction is the car moving, PCM, TCS, and the ABS system are all involved in the overall control of the vehicle under certain conditions. This intervention or “computer controlled” braking on today’s cars brings the car back under the drivers control if and when the driver needs that extra help to correct a situation. Check out this Quick Quiz and see if you are stable enough in your knowledge of ESC systems.

Toyota/Lexus – VSC (ESC) Tech Tip

In this technical tip clip from the Electronic Stability control training program, Dave Scaler talks about some tips and tricks to consider when working with ESC systems on Lexus vehicles. He discusses the reset procedures and the tips that you need in order to get those vehicles properly rest and on the road again.

7.3L Powerstroke Quick Quiz

Diesel repair and maintenance has become increasingly difficult. Take our five question quick quiz to see if you are up to date with the growth in diesel technology.

Import Testing Quick Quiz

Are you turning imports away because your techs lack the training and expertise to diagnose and repair them? Take our five question quick quiz to test your understanding of popular imports on the road today.

Getting To Know VCI: Tips Using Demo Mode With EZpro 2.0

In this tip clip excerpt from Bob Pattengale’s training course ‘Getting to know VCI,’ Bob demonstrates the usefulness of the tool’s demonstration mode. Demonstration mode’s power lies in its capability to allow you to go anywhere in the tool just as if you were connected to the car allowing you to check ahead of time to see if your software will perform a specific function before the vehicle even arrives at your shop, saving you and the customer time and headaches.

Automatic Transmission Quick Quiz

Have you ever had a problem properly diagnosing vehicle transmission related issues due to constantly varied scan tool parameters and procedures? Take our five question quick quiz to find out if you have the answers to the difficult transmission related problems and the solutions on how to properly diagnose these issues utilizing aftermarket scan tools.

Why J2788 Quick Quiz

Are you J2788 compatible? Do you know what you’ll need to be J2788 compatible? Are you aware that today’s air conditioning systems have raised the bar for accuracy and procedures? Take our five question quick quiz to find out.

Tech Tip: Sign of Low Refrigerant

Join Dave Hobbs of Delphi Product and Service Solutions as he discusses some signs of low refrigerant in moodier automotive AC systems. He goes on to discuss how environmental factors such as ambient air temperature, and the AC system’s ‘cycling switch can cause low refrigerant like symptoms.