Evaporative Emissions Diagnostics: Start With The Basics When You Have Multiple Codes For The Same System
Recently, the shop had a 2002 Lexus SC 430 in for a check engine light with evap codes P0440 – evap malfunction; P0441 – evap incorrect purge flow; and P0446 – evap vent control malfunction.
VIDEO: Finding Resistive Values In Service Information
Andrew Markel explains how having access to the right service information can help you easily find the resistive values of certain components. Sponsored by ProDemand from Mitchell1.
Hunting Down ‘Mysterious’ Steering Linkage Culprits
Steering system noise complaints can often be difficult to reproduce and diagnose. A squeaking noise in the steering column, for example, can often be influenced by temperature and humidity. In other cases, a squeaking noise can be caused by dry or corroded universal joints in the steering intermediate shaft located between the steering shaft and
Too Often, We Focus On An Automotive ‘Problem’ As A Single Part
When presented with a “dead” battery, a customer often blames the battery for the vehicle’s failure to start.
Car Diagnostics And Testing: Proper Shop Procedures
Sometimes accuracy isn’t all that important, such as in a game of horseshoes or when tossing a hand grenade. But the same can’t be said for diagnosing today’s cars.
Restoring Engine-Computer Communications
For this month’s Real World case, we will attempt to provide a plan of attack for communication issues on General Motors products with the Class 2 Protocol. Our diagnostic journey begins with a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. This vehicle was tested at the EPA test facility in our area and it was determined that there is
AASA Fuel Pump Education Videos
AASA recently worked with Instructor Dave Scaler and Automotive Video to produce a series of videos in the AVI garage for the Fuel Pump Manufactures Council (FPMC). Because automotive fuel systems are more complicated than ever, this video series was created to help technicians and DIYers to better understand fuel pump operation, diagnosis and installation to avoid costly comebacks by doing the job right the first time.
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]
Service Advisor Tips and Tricks
In this tip clip George Witt gives advice on selling diagnostics to your customers. George talks about selling lists and inspections and how to present the diagnostic process in such a way that you are charging for your time, effort and expertise. He talks about the four ways this helps you in selling diagnostics and how to present the info in a way that leaves the customer happy and provides the info they need to make an informed decision.
Volkswagen / Audi Diagnostics
Volkswagen and Audi Diagnostics with Ross Wellwood
Dynamic Duo of Diagnostics Tip Clip
Get some quick tips from Dave Hobbs as he shows us how to use a smoke machine and scan tool as a diagnostic dream team. Learn the basics of EVAP systems and how they work so you can better use your scan tool and smoke machine together as a better team for diagnosing EVAP related codes.
