Overview of Gasoline Direct Injection

GDI is a very common type of fuel systems used on today's vehicles. This webinar will give the technician an overview of the system and components, we will discuss what the common repair issues are we face with this type of fuel system, and finally we will cover how to safely diagnose and repair these […]

The Electrical Triangle

Jim Wilson Hosts Your scan tool displays data are you sure that it's correct? In this class, we will cover the sensor and electrical testing procedure to verify the proper sensor function. The three things you always need to check on the sensor. How to use the triangle to determine your next step in diagnostics. […]

SMP Understanding Fan Clutches

Al Dambraskus hosts. Fan clutches are used on many vehicles of many makes, models and engine sizes. They are often overlooked when a problem occurs. In this webinar we are going to look at different types of fan clutches and how they operate. Covered will be how to diagnose them quickly and accurately as well […]

Monthly Workshop – Harvesting Technicians

John Forro hosts this workshop.   Join us once a month for an online group discussion to address industry obstacles and problems for shop owners and technicians. During these workshops we will also cover things like diagnostic strategies, case studies and shop Nightmare problems for group discussion. Not only do we hope that you will […]

SMP Understanding Fuel Trim

Luis Ruiz hosts.   This course will go over the conventional short term fuel trim and long term fuel trim feedback. Also included will be equivalence ratio diagnosis. Will also take a look at additive and multiplicative adaptations. After providing description and operation, this information will then be used to emphasize their use on actual […]

Why Things Don’t get Done and What to Do About It

Bill Haas hosts. Contrary to what you might think, procrastination is only slightly related to time management. If there is a significant period of time between the time you intend to do something and the actual time you do it. You are a procrastinator. Eliminating or even reducing procrastination leads to less stress, better health […]

SMP Electronic Throttle Body Relearn & Diagnosis

This course describes how electronic throttle bodies work and tips for relearns that will lead to successful installation. Covers use of service information, diagrams, TSBs, and scan tool use with data PIDs. The class is designed to help technicians have a better understanding and how to approach proper diagnosis of electronic throttle bodies effectively.

SMP Understanding Variable Valve Timing

This course describes the common codes that set for circuit, correlation, and performance problems related to variable valve timing and provides effective diagnostic strategies to identify the root causes of VVT codes. The class is designed to help technicians who may have had poor success in times past addressing VVT problems effectively. Hosted by Phil […]

Ignition Testing 101

Reading Ignition patterns is a lost art in our diagnostics as the scan tool has become more powerful. This class will cover using the Digital Storage Oscilloscope as a companion to the scan tool information. How to read the ignition pattern to determine issues inside the combustion process test will be covered. The old rules […]

Round Table Discussion for Automotive Instructors / Educators

This will be a round table discussion discussing the dilemmas we are faced with as instructors trying to still teach during this covid-19 shutdown. Topics addressed will be delivering instruction online, ideas concerning the hands-on tasks that the students must perform in our curriculum and how to address the lack of hands-on with online only […]

5-Gas Analysis

This course covers the use and interpretation of the 5 gasses and analyzer used to read the gasses. A heavy emphasis is placed on how to reduce the poisonous gasses levels along with stoichiometric fuel efficiency. Converter operation along with oxygen sensor operations will be discussed in great detail. If your state has emissions testing […]

Ilco Automotive: Key Cutting and Key Programming Procedures

ILCO Automotive representative Jeff Brown will demonstrate vehicle key cutting procedures using the Futura Pro key cutting machine, along with a key programming procedure using the Smart Pro key programmer. This complete start to finish demonstration is definitely a must see for shops and technicians.

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