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Nickle and Dime Tech Tip

Bosch instructor Bob Pattengale talks about some best practices for inspecting an a/c compressor. Bob goes on to provide some tips on checking the a/c compressor clutch for proper air gap using both the feeler gauge method as well as the ‘nickel and dime’ method.

Technical Info Calls

George Witt talks briefly about how best to handle technical information calls that you might get from other shops. He talks about the importance of evaluating who you help, when and how often, and most importantly what info you should never reveal.

Chrysler Data Bussing: CCD, SCI Data Lines Tech Tip

Bill Fulton talks about Chrysler data bussing. Talking about CCD and SCI data lines and using bus circuit schematics from a 1998 Dodge minivan as an example Bill gives some in depth insights into the operation and relationships of Chrysler data bus circuits.

Honda Acura 5-Speed Bore Plug Tech Tip

In this transmission tip clip from the 2010 ATSG Seminar program Wayne Colonna presents some issues about bore plugs on Honda and Acura 5-speed transmissions. He talks about the resulting shift issues that can occur and ways you can fix the problem in such a way that comebacks are less likely.

J2534 Tech Tips

In this video Tip Clip Bob Pattengale presents information you need to know if you need to perform relearns after replacement of any vehicle components. He talks about how to do the research to determine if a relearn is needed and shows us how to best prepare for the relearn or reprogramming process.

ABS Tech Tip 2

In this clip instructor Peter Orlando gives us some hands on instruction on resistance testing ABS solenoid assemblies. Peter gives several in depth tips tricks and gotchas related to resistance testing the isolation valves and working with the component schematics to perform the pin out testing