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FORD Explorer High-Speed Cooling Fan Motor RELAY Overheating

A damaged non-functional relay, causing the fan to never turn on may lead to engine overheating at idle.

Fuel Injector Wave Forms

Diagnosing a fuel injector circuit with a scope can help you to confirm the health of the drivers and injectors.

Ignition Coil Swap Diagnostics (VIDEO)

Here’s what can happen to an engine if you use this diagnostic shortcut. Sponsored by Standard Motor Products.

Handling A Car That Won’t Start (Video)

Automatic start-stop systems are putting more stress on the starter and battery. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

Diagnosing A Faulty Alternator (Video)

There are a whole host of issues that could happen to an alternator. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

Steering Angle Sensor Troubleshooting

If the calibration process can’t be completed, it will set a code for the steering angle sensor.

Starter Diagnosis: Should You Replace It, Or Not? (VIDEO)

A large amount of starters are replaced due to misdiagnosis. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

Subaru CVT Transmission Diagnostics

If noise continues while FWD is active, the CVT assembly most likely needs replacement.

Diagnostic Strategies For New Technicians

In my textbook, a piston or flame front would not be mentioned until the last chapter of the book.

VIDEO: Brake Boosters And Vacuum Pumps Diagnostics

A lot of modern engines do not produce a lot of vacuum when the throttle is closed. This video is sponsored by ADVICS.

The Proof Is in Vital Fluid Analysis from Fluid Rx Diagnostics

This provides a comprehensive evaluation of each fluid’s additive package, dispersant properties and total debris content.

Modern Battery and Alternator Testing Methods

Old methods of testing a battery and alternator aren’t appropriate today. Do the job right to get the right results.