Tech Tip: BMW TPMS Systems
BMW has offered Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) on most of its vehicles since 2002. Some 2002 and 2003 models have an indirect system called Flat Tire Monitor (FTM) that compares the inputs of the wheel speed sensors to detect a flat tire. These early indirect and direct systems were implemented not to meet the
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi TPMS Relearn Procedures
If one or more TPMS sensors have been replaced on most Mitsubishi vehicles, the new ID Âinformation has to be input directly into the system.
Tech Tip: Hybrid Converter / Inverter Service Opportunities
This Tech Tip is taken directly from Dave Hobbs’ newest Hybrid Service course called Making Money Servicing Hybrid Vehicles. This Tech Tip covers service opportunities available to you in and around the inverters and converters. These components can either be one serviceable piece or two separate components and can range in price anywhere from $1,500
Tech Tip: Idle Control Parameters
In this tip clip, Ron examines the constant idle control parameters. If you put a larger throttle body on a vehicle the computer needs to be made aware – this is called idle throttle area scalar. Learn the relationship between the scalar and throttle body numbers and how to properly change what the PROM is
Tech Tip: Misfire Causes and Tips
This Tech Tip is taken directly from an AVI Live Stream presented on August 6 2014 with Master Technician and shop owner Bill Fulton. Bill breaks down the most common places to look for misfires and the intermittent symptoms that may occur and also touches on fuel trim strategies. If you like this Tech Tip,
Video Tech Tip: Torque vs. Horsepower
Video Tech Tip: Discussion on torque versus horsepower and how to determine which is more important when creating an engine package. The following is from Automotive Video Inc.
Torque And Gap Spark Plug Tech Tip from Bosch
Once a relatively simple task for automotive technicians, spark plug installation on modern vehicles requires a great deal of precision and care. This is especially the case with late-model vehicles with high-tech engines that have very little tolerance for improper installation or use of spark plugs. Apply the Proper Torque When installing spark plugs, a
Tech Tip: ZF6HP Jaguar- Shift complaints caused by EMI
Shift problems can arise from the most unlikely, unsuspected issues. In this case a Jaguar spends months in transmission shops only to discover that this erratic behavior is being caused by Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI).
Parasitic Current Draw: AMP Clamp Tech Tip
What happens if you do not complete a relearn procedure?
Parasitic Current Draw: Electrical Review Tech Tip
What happens if you do not complete a relearn procedure?
