Batteries For Stop/Start Systems
On all stop/start vehicles, the life and performance of the battery are measured by the vehicle in several ways.
Diagnostic Procedures For Stop/Start Systems
Stop/start technology is more than just a switch wired to the brake pedal and starter.
Understanding Stop/Start Charging and Starting Systems
The problem may not have been caused by a complicated reason, something simple may have caused the system not to work.
Launch X-431 Throttle III Offers Extensive Vehicle Coverage
This scan tool encompasses a wide range of functionalities to service and repair an extensive coverage list of vehicles.
Bosch Introduces ADS 525X Diagnostic Scan Tool
The ADS 525X offers 100% OE-approved service access, allowing users to fix the most vehicles with OE-level coverage.
Interstate Batteries Joins Forces With Universal Technical Institute
Interstate Batteries continues to raise awareness about technician careers with its newest partner Universal Technical Institute (UTI). With the new partnership with UTI, Interstate will provide the latest technology and curriculum support to help students excel in their education, as well as increase awareness of the opportunities available in the automotive industry.
Impact Of Summer Heat On Batteries
Summer temperatures can be a nightmare for car batteries. As a technician, you need to be able to spot the telltale warning signs of weakened batteries and sell your customers on the need for service.
Top 10 Mercedes-Benz Repair Tips
With new vehicle sales topping 17.8 million units, and import nameplate VIO also on the rise, you’ll be seeing more imports that are in need of repair. And, with the increasing complexity and interconnectivity of vehicle systems, diagnostic expertise becomes all the more important. With that said, we bring you this collection of Mercedes-Benz repair tips to aid your service efforts.
Getting a Charge out of Electrical Diagnostics
Adapted from Glen Beanard’s article in Underhood Service
Tech in Training
‘Current Events’ Electrical System Fundamentals Electrical principles, like voltage, amperage and resistance, can be described as cars passing along the roadway. Voltage would be the vehicles speed, amperage would be the number of vehicles on the road at the same time, and resistance would be the potholes in the roads surface. Basically, electricity is a