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ATSG: Ford 500 CVT Noise Issues

In this video ATSG instructor Pete Luban gives us the lowdown on several scenarios concerning diagnosing and repairing a Ford 500 with a noisy transmission.

Hands on: J2534 Flashing, Reprogramming

Have you spent hours trying to repair a driveability or emission problem and couldn’t resolve the issue? Many of these problems can only be repaired thru flashing. John Thornton gives you the training you need so you can be prepared when you come across a problem that cannot be fixed without a software update.

Ohm’s Law

The electrical system is the perfect place to begin building a foundation for an automotive education. This program takes a complex system and gives you the fundamentals in terms easily understood by students and technicians of all levels.

Volkswagen / Audi Diagnostics

Volkswagen and Audi Diagnostics with Ross Wellwood

Ford Enhanced EVAP Tip Clip

In this excerpt from Mark DeKoster’s new thoroughly detailed breakdown of today’s Ford Enhanced EVAP Systems, learn the difference between the current emission standards, and what your shop needs to do to comply, along with analysis of stubborn EVAP codes, how they are set, and how to diagnose.

GM Supplemental Restraint Systems

In this program, Dave Hobbs provides extensive information on GM safety restraint systems to help you with issues in steering column repair. He tells you what to do and what to avoid when working on and handling airbags while providing plenty of tips and test procedures on these systems.

Case 4: Data Bus Issues

If things don’t match the book’s description of problems, where do you go? The customer, of course! This class explains why questions are the answer. Find out as Dave Hobbs goes under the hood with some off-the-wall diagnostic troubleshooting of GM’s recent powertrain innovations.

6.4 Diesel Turbo

The new 6.4L Powerstroke is different from the 6.0L and 7.3L and this class will help you understand the differences. Former Ford factory trainer Mark DeKoster provides an overview of the major systems on this engine with component locations, maintenance issues and information that Ford provides to their own technicians.

Mode $06 Tech Tip

Mode $06 has become a mainstay in automotive diagnostics these days, but many technicians still struggle with determining DTC sources. In this program, Jim Wilson will show you detailed steps to show you how to access the most intuitive tests through Global OBD II and Mode $06.

TPMS Tips

Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are now required on all vehicles in the US. Dave Scaler from MEA brings you this TPMS class so that you can be completely up to date on these systems. Learn the latest information on the changes that have been made, new techniques and answers to tough questions that techs have with these systems.

Fuelish Tips

Jim ‘The Injector Guru’ Linder shares his BEST FUEL SYSTEM TIPS based on his actual results with proven testing procedures and service techniques. Fuel up on knowledge and learn more about fuel system diagnostics in this video clip.

Advanced AC Tips

This updated air conditioning clip on what’s different on the TXV systems is just what you need to keep your customers cool this summer. These tests procedures are universal for most of the vehicles you are working on today, check it out and learn more today.