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A new Toyota Prius was delivered to WCCC today which will allow their Automotive Technology Program to provide instruction on maintenance and repair of hybrid and electric vehicles! AVI and
In this tip clip, Instructor Dave Hobbs talks about the Hybrid A/C compressor fuse on a Gen 3 Toyota Prius. He provides some hands-on info about how and where to find the fuse. He discusses safety and techniques for properly testing the DC current air conditioning fuse to the DC mini inverter compressor used in late model Toyota and Lexus.
The 2011 Technical Service Information Seminar Program, presented by top industry transmission specialist Wayne Colonna and Peter Luban, can save you hundreds of dollars in lost time due to mis-diagnosed problems! It covers extensive transmission related concerns for most major car manufacturers, including hybrids and medium duty trucks. The fixes and information in this 4.5 hour seminar will help you get the job done right the first time.
In this excerpt from Dave Scaler’s complete training program ‘Base Engine Analysis,’ Dave shares a quick case study on a Pontiac Grand Am with a Quad 4 that came in with misfire DTCs. He discusses the diagnostic procedures and details of the compression test on this vehicles Quad 4. He gives some best practices and helpful hints for dealing with valve timing issues like those exhibited in this case study.
In this tech tip, instructor Bill Fulton gives you a quick modern day tech tip that you don’t see on their scan tool. It’s called Lambda. This is what we call the corrected air-fuel ratio. He discusses Lambda, how it differs from manufacturer to manufacture, and what numbers to look for.
In this tip clip, Bill Fulton discusses the theory and evolution of power-balance testing. Providing insight, techniques, and how it all applies to modern cars, Bill shows you how to better pinpoint fuel balance problems.
Check out Smoke In A Can, the revolutionary new product from the creators of the Diagnostic 8-Ball, Automotive Video! Everybody knows ‘that guy,’ you know, the one who crosses a wire or otherwise causes smoke to come out of a pricey ECM, PCM or other expensive electronic module. After all, today’s cars are laden with electronics and chances are you may already have been ‘that guy’ at one time or another.
By Joe Glassford. In this excerpt from Joe Glassford’s new Vehicle Testing Reference Guide Joe details a technique on how to easily test a wire without piercing it. Don’t want to pierce or cut wires, or if you have a completely molded connector where it seems impossible to get an acupuncture probe tool in for your testing try this out.
By Scot ‘Gonzo’ Weaver. Jo was a new customer referred by an old-time regular. Her little KIA had a transmission problem that seemed to be getting the best of the transmission shop. The story goes that the SUV was constantly in limp mode, and would never shift properly… ever. As it always seems to be the case when a simple problem can’t be solved simply, somebody started the diagnostics off in the wrong direction. Little did I know this was a simple problem. But, as I see it, any type of diagnostic work that you do requires a certain step-by-step procedure that you must follow. Missing a step, or completely overlooking a step, usually means you’re going to miss that simple problem all together. This was no exception.
By Scott “Gonzo” Weaver. When I was a kid, I saw a movie called the “Juggernaut” with Richard Harris as the main character. It was about a cruise liner that was about to blow up because a terrorist had planted 55 gallon drum bombs all over the ship. The premise of the story line is that Richard Harris was going to save all the people on the ship by defusing the bombs. All through the movie, there were references to the different relays and electrical circuits.
A little while back I wrote an article concerning key numbers for auto service shops. The numbers covered at that time included total spending, total gross profit, potential work found per car, number of oil changes, number of new customers and tech vs. non-tech ratio. I was recently asked to cover some additional key numbers, so here we go!
Owners and managers spend a lot of time in the shop and with customers, sometimes overlooking cash flow and profit and loss trends. In this course, Bill Haas takes a
By Bob Cooper. If you want to build a more profitable, successful business, here are five tips that work!
In this tip clip from the Ford Powerstroke 6.0 class Mike Cleary shares some diagnostic procedures that are a shoe-in for profit potential. Fuel in Oil, Inferred EBP, Fuel Filter Replacement and Stiction are just a few of the items diagnosed here. Mike answers these questions with some tips and procedures on how to use your scan tool to aid in your diagnosis.
A little while back I wrote an article concerning key numbers for auto service shops. The numbers covered at that time included total spending, total gross profit, potential work found per car, number of oil changes, number of new customers and tech vs. non-tech ratio. I was recently asked to cover some additional key numbers, so here we go!
Most technicians rely on their personal scan tools, but not all scan tools can be reliable in all situations. What happens when a customer comes in and you pull out your handy scan tool or multimeter and NO CODES are present? What do you do? Find all all the answers and more in Bill Fulton’s Intermittent Pattern Failure class on AVI OnDemand.
Automotive Video is now selling Autodata Software CDs! With these easy-to-use software CDs, you can get fast access to information on Diagnostic Trouble Codes, Technical Specifications, Timing Belts and Timing Chains, Key Programming and Service Indicators and Battery Replacement Reset Procedures for Domestic and Import vehicles from 1995-2011. These CD’s provide automotive technicians with a reliable and easy to use information source when repairing and servicing vehicles. Improved productivity allows greater workshop throughput, increasing turnover and generating more margin.
Automotive Video has released three new training programs from Bosch trainer Bob Pattengale-Using your Tech II, J2534 Regrogramming Fundamentals, and MTS 5200 Labscope. These training opportunities are now available to technicians everywhere who are looking to gain new diagnostic knowledge and skills.
In this video Tip Clip Bill Fulton presents several hands on test you can quickly and easily perform when diagnosing GM Pass Key antitheft issues and problems. Watch this video and learn to use your multimeter to check and diagnose the various components of the antitheft system.
Automotive Video recently had the chance to have Bosch trainer Bob Pattengale down to AVI to spend a week with us. While he was here, Bob worked with the our crew to create three new training programs that will be available in the coming months. We look forward to getting these programs completed and available to technicians everywhere looking to gain new diagnostic knowledge and skills.
The Automotive Video Training Resource Guide is filled with valuable information about all of AVI’s training opportunities, resources, products and services. So what are you waiting for? Take a look and get started with the training information that suites your needs today. The training resource guide makes it easy to learn about and choose the training resources that make sense for your needs.
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Fort Myers Florida — July 15, 2010 – This month, AVI launched SearchAVI.com a new Network Search Site! Search the ENTIRE AVI network of automotive diagnostic, repair, training, information, industry news, and education related websites from this easy to use and familiar interface. From one location, you have access to each of AVI sites, including DiagnosticsNews.com, ShowMeTools.com, AVITestPrep.com, and auto-video.com!
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