SMP Voltage Drop Testing Explained

This class is intended to dive into circuit voltage principles with the goal of increasing accurate technician diagnosis. This will include: - Understanding voltage rise - Understanding potential voltage - Understanding and determining voltage drop - Understanding how voltage divider circuits operate We will then apply this knowledge to solve problems found in the field […]

Does Your Car Have A Pulse?

This webinar introduces the use of pressure-pulse sensors for testing the engine with no invasive testing. Quick tests to determine the condition of the engine or fuel system using a labscope and pressure pulse sensor. Vacuum waveform diagnostics using a Map sensor will also be covered. How to baseline the engine quickly and verify repairs.

Lab Scope Functions

After attending this course, the student will have a thorough understanding of the use and interpretation of a lab scope along with mastering the skills of Setting up voltage scales, time base, trigger values and attaching the scope to a component to acquire a waveform. Topics Covered: • Why Scopes? • Terms and Definitions • […]

SMP TPMS Tips and Techniques

TPMS Tech Tips: This class is intended to help both the Technician and Service Writer improve their overall knowledge of TPMS with the goal of developing an improved shop service plan. • Better understand TPMS inspection service & repair best practices. • Understand what tooling is needed to be able to efficiently complete TPMS service […]

Do We Have a Failure to Communicate?

Scan tool not communicating with the vehicle or modules not talking? Using a Can box and Labscope this webinar covers tip and techniques to check for proper communication. What tests should you run with the scan tool and more! New to this type of testing? This webinar will get you the information you need to […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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