Hybrid Data PIDS Tech Tip
In this hybrid vehicle tech tip Dave Hobbs talks about an ‘engine stop request code. If you’ve got a hybrid vehicle and you’re not sure– is it doing an idle stop or is it just stalling– because we have still have an internal combustion engine and that means we still have all other kinds of sensors that can cause drivability issues, including intermittent stalling conditions. Thats why Dave talks about the engine stop request PID and how it can keep you from chasing the boogeyman.
EVAP Quick Quiz
Do you know the proper testing procedures and how each component works in relation to real world conditions on the Ford Enhanced and Non-Enhanced EVAP systems, as well as Chrysler LDP and NVLD EVAP systems? Test your knowledge with this 5 question quiz.
Why J2788 Standard Tip Clip
What if you could save 30 minutes each day in the shop? Do you have some areas in the shop where you might be wasting a little bit of time? You might have an A/C recovery machine that’s not quite up to its 100% potential. What we’re going to talk about in this tip clip
Wells Technical Videos
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FRED on Evap Tip Clip
In this Tip Clip Dave Hobbs talks about EVAP and FREDS, you know Frustrating Ridiculous Electronic Devices, things like PCM’s and ECM’s. He talks about the logic of how these devices control the operation of the vehicle’s evap system. He discusses how the ‘brain’ of the evap system handles things like the operational nature of the evap system such as purge. He also goes into detail regarding how the FRED also handles the regulatory side of things such as EPA guidelines and leak tests.
Ford IDS Scanner Quick Quiz
If you’re in the market to purchase an IDS, just learning how to use it, or simply want to refresh what you may have forgotten, answer these five questions to increase your knowledge and your profit margin in our quick quiz.
CAN Data Diagnostics Quick Quiz
C.A.N. compliant systems have allowed modes 1 through 9 to be even more precise, quicker, and greatly enhanced than the non-C.A.N. compliant systems. Test your knowledge of testing procedures and what to look for with your C.A.N. compliant scanner with our 5 question quiz. [QUIZZIN 10]
Toyota Key Off Evap Testing Pump Module
In this tech tip clip video, Bob discusses the primary component to Toyotas key off evaporative emission system, the pump module. This clip helps you understand the basic modes of operation to the various components found with in the pump module.
Interactive Multi Meter Usage Quick Quiz
Five question interactive quiz on using your multimeter for automotive technicians. The electrical system is the perfect place to begin building a foundation for an automotive education. Check out this quiz with questions about how to use your multimeter and test electrical circuits.
Shorted Motor Gen Tech Tip
In this hybrid tech tip clip instructor Dave Hobbs talks about the hybrid battery disconnects and how important it it for you as a technician to know how to know the procedures to deactivate and shut down hybrid voltage systems in order to safely and efficiently even be able to service other non hybrid systems on a vehicle.
OBD II O2 Slow Response Codes Technical Tip Clip
In this tech tip clip excerpt from the AVI class ‘Top 10 OBD 2 Codes: Fix Them Fast’ training program instructor Dave Scaler talks about slow response codes. Current generation o2 sensor heaters are controlled by the computer, and cars today go into closed loop faster than ever on todays cars. Dave talks about the two downsides of this situation and how they effect your diagnostic process. He goes on to further detail the diagnostic processes involved in solving O2 sensor slow codes.
Quick Quiz: Fuel Systems
Do you know the proper procedures for a fuel volume test of the fuel pump? Do you know the data operation of the 4 types of O2 sensors? Test your knowledge on the comprehensive tactics of fuel system testing strategies with this five question quiz.
