AVI OnDemand

Monthly Workshop - Harvesting Technicians
2020-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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 attend, but we as an industry need your insights to the various issues we will be discussing.

Free to register
1 Hour round table discussions once a month
Attendee participation encouraged

October Training Workshop Topic: Harvesting Technicians
In our first training workshop session we will be discussing the technician shortage facing our industry and discuss as a group different ideas to help combat this potentially detrimental situation.

SMP Understanding Fan Clutches
2020-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
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 as tips to prevent vehicles from coming back. This will be backed up with case studies using scan data and diagnostic tools. This is a must see webinar for all level of technicians.

The Electrical Triangle
2020-10-01 12:00 - 13:00
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. How to check for wiring issues affecting sensor outputs. How to partner the scan tool, DVOM, and labscope for electrical diagnostics.

LBT-396 F.R.E.D. Takes the Wheel
2020-09-30 15:00 - 16:00
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
F.R.E.D. (Frustrating Ridiculous Electronic Device) Takes the Wheel gives technicians experienced in electrical diagnostics an in depth look into ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) on vehicles today. This course covers the various levels of ADAS systems along with their associated components such as smart cameras, Radar and LiDAR sensors. We’ll take you on a product familiarization road test, give you technical service tips and demonstrate some of the various methods required to calibrate ADAS sensors during service. Whether you’re simply needing up to date information to help educate your customers on how these systems operate or planning to enter the ADAS diagnostic and service / calibration field, this informative virtual hands-on training course is for you!
Course Objectives;
This course on ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) is designed to bring technicians with electronic diagnostic skills into a firm understanding of;

Radar Systems
Camera Systems
LiDAR Systems
V2V and V2I Systems
Back Up and Self-Parking / Ultrasonic Systems
Vehicle Systems Interactions with ADAS Systems

After successfully completing this course, the viewer should be able to;

Instruct vehicle owners on the proper operation of their various ADAS systems
Diagnose and replace a faulty ADAS sensor
Calibrate an ADAS sensor

BIMRS 2020 Annual Meeting
2020-09-30 - 2020-10-04
Mark your calendars for 2020 in
Louisville, KY on Sept 30-Oct 4

Event Info: Coming Soon

High Voltage – Hands On with Electric Vehicles w/ John Forro
2020-09-29 15:00 - 16:00
Course available OnDemand for the month of September. Live Q&A with industry leading trainer John Forro on September 29th at 3:00PM ET. Submit any of your questions through the Contact Teacher button and Mr. Forro will address them during the live Q&A session.

In this course, AVI’s instructor John Forro walks the student through the practical ins and outs of low- and high-voltage electricity theory through lecture and examination of electric vehicle components. Forro shows the proper testing and servicing procedures involved with traditional 12 volt systems and the newer high voltage components found in electric vehicles. High voltage components covered in this course include the HV battery pack, inverter assembly, converter assembly, electric air conditioning compressor, and Motor generators 1 and 2. A heavy emphasis will be placed on safety as well as real-world diagnostic testing and repair procedures.

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AASA Technology Conference 2020
2020-09-27 - 2020-09-29
AASA Technology Conference

September 27, 2020 – September 29, 2020 , Boca Raton, FL

Business processes, IT, part data, vehicle data, online, connected and smart part technologies increasingly are converging and creating new opportunities for the aftermarket. The AASA Technology Conference is the industry’s top technology event and will enable attendees to learn about and discuss the opportunities that tomorrow’s technologies will present. The 2019 AASA Technology Conference was held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Boca Raton, Fla.

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Speakers

Overview of Gasoline Direct Injection
2020-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
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 systems.

Do We Have a Failure to Communicate?
2020-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
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 get started.

SMP TPMS Tips and Techniques
2020-09-21 12:00 - 13:00
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 and tackle TPMS diagnostic/relearn functions.
• Be better educated about the many sensors available today and which is the right choice for your shop.

Lab Scope Functions
2020-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
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
• Acquiring waveforms
• Interpreting waveforms
• Current Ramping
• Ignition/Fuel /Sensor and Actuator testing
• Network testing

Does Your Car Have A Pulse?
2020-09-16 12:00
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.

SMP Voltage Drop Testing Explained
2020-09-14 12:00 - 13:00
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 (case studies)

NTK Sensors Overview & Tips
2020-09-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-24 12:00 - 13:00
Focus on Technical Sensors role, locations, and learning its more than just another replacement part in the box. This webinar will provide examples of high failure application and the reasoning behind the benefits of NGK engineering and the importance of understanding the common failures with related codes.

A Millennials Perspective, What I Want from an Automotive Repair Shop
2020-09-09 12:00 - 13:00
Sara Fraser is a millennial who has been in the automotive industry for the past 8 years. Join us for this webinar where Sara will talk about the experience, services, and interaction that she is looking for when it comes to an automotive repair shop!

ZF BMW Driving Performance Control
2020-09-03 12:00 - 13:00
In this class participants will learn about BMW Driving Performance Control. Electrical two Valve Shock Absorbers, Torque Vectoring, Active Roll Stabilators and active steering system will be covered. This technology powered by ZF makes a BMW the Ultimate Driving Machine!

NTKI O2 Sensor Overview & Tips
2020-08-31 12:00 - 13:00
Update on O2 technology, types, narrow band vs wide band designs, and tips for choosing the right O2 for the vehicle application. This webinar will provide examples of high failure application and the reasoning behind the benefits of NGK engineering and the importance of understanding the common failures with related codes.

Dealing with Difficult Customers
2020-08-28 12:00 - 13:00
It is a tough job to be helpful and provide great customer service when a guest is confrontational, unreasonable or over demanding. Let’s not overlook the impact on your store’s profits. Many times these situations result in performing work for no pay, refunds or even a lost customer. And don’t forget your reputation is at risk.
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Identify the “difficult” customer early
Describe creative ways to cope with guest’s demands and complaints
Explain strategies to resolve complaints quickly – and to everyone’s satisfaction
Describe how to repair broken relationships with guests that might have been lost forever
Describe how to overcome challenges with difficult customers
Identify key phrases for dealing with difficult customers
Identify “red flag” words

ZF Open Forum - Transmission Case Studies
2020-08-27 12:00 - 13:00
Instructors: Dirk Fuchs & Niel Speetjens

Live Q&A: Making Sense of European Fuel Trim
2020-08-26 15:00 - 16:00
Featured Course – August 2020
Course available OnDemand for the month of August. Live Q&A with AVI instructor Jim Wilson on August 28th at 3:00PM ET. Submit any of your questions through the Contact Teacher button and Mr. Wilson will address them during the live Q&A session.

This course, “Making Sense of European Fuel Trim,” will assist the technician with knowledge of domestic fuel trim diagnostics to expand his capabilities into applying those skills to European manufactured vehicles. The course will discuss new terms such as additive and multiplicative fuel trim and understand the different ways European cars display data as opposed to their domestic counterparts.
AVI instructor Jim Wilson will explain basic European fuel trim systems, diagnostic procedures, and give specific OEM examples of reading, logically diagnosing, and correcting short and long-term fuel trim issues.
Objectives
After this session, the student will be able to:

State why checking the oxygen sensor first is important
Differentiate between multiplicative and additive fuel trim
Understand when to determine fuel trim from the OBD2 side or the OEM side
Explain multiple long term fuel trim readings and when they need to be examined
Describe how fuel trim differs from each OEM
Understand the different types of enhanced scan tools and how they differ
List the importance of accurate data from the catalytic converter
State the different terminology used in European fuel trim as compared to domestic terms
Differentiate between closed-loop and open-loop fuel systems
Explain “logical” fuel trim diagnostics
Understand the importance of vehicle load on fuel trim diagnostics
Be able to interpret scan tool data and the applicable DTCs
Explain the importance of OEM Technical Service Bulletins

Scan Tool Data - How to Make the Most of It
2020-08-26 12:00 - 13:00
There are several inputs for data that a tech needs to be familiar with in diagnostics. The base six inputs and the major outputs are needed in all diagnostic testing. This webinar will cover the base inputs to the PCM and the related outputs and their normal ranges. What should a MAF or MAP read at idle? Why do you need to check the base inputs on a cold start and again when the engine is at operating temperature? Learning how to use scan data to baseline a vehicle is a starting point in diagnostics.

ZF Magic Body Control in Operation and Diagnostics
2020-08-25 12:00 - 13:00
The base of Mercedes Magic Body control is ZF’s ABC shock absorber system. ABC stands for Active Body control and this system got already developed in 1991. This system got over the years a lot of additional sensors and functions what make this to the best suspension system in the world. A must see webinar for techs!

Find A Wrench - 7 Tips for Recruiting Technicians
2020-08-21 12:00 - 13:00
Recruiting technicians has easily become one of the biggest challenges facing the automotive aftermarket. Between fewer young professionals entering the industry and more technicians entering retirement age, there is a very small pool of candidates that shops are competing over. What can shop owners and managers do to attract qualified technicians to their shop over their competitors’? In this webinar, we will discuss strategies shop owners and hiring managers can put in place to set themselves up for success in finding and recruiting the right technicians for their shop.

ZF Dual Mass Flywheel
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00
The first step is to explain the foundation of vibrations and self-resonance. The second step will explain how to diagnose the dual mass flywheel after it is removed. In the third step, potential damages to the dual mass flywheel will be analyzed. This class will provide participants a heavy dose of diesel engine technology and how to diagnose vibration related errors.

Audi/VW Data Blocks - What They Are and How to Use Them
2020-08-19 12:00 - 13:00
VAG vehicles use a unique way of displaying data called Data Blocks. The first time you work on a VW/AUDI you might be a little confused. Where do you find Additive or Multiplicative Fuel Trim or other items? It this class we will cover how to get you to the areas that are used for specific testing. There is a method to this madness and we will cover it in this webinar.

ZF High Voltage System Part 3“Diagnostics”
2020-08-18 12:00 - 13:00
The participate will learn how to measure potential equalization and why this measurement is so important and could save your live. The measurement of the insulation resistant will be explained. We will also cover how to diagnose the system.

NGK Ignition Coil Overview & Tips
2020-08-17 12:00 - 13:00
Focus on the COP technology types, NGK ignition coil advantages, what’s in our boxes, and tips to make the right choice. This webinar will provide examples of high failure application and the reasoning behind the benefits of NGK engineering and the importance of understanding the common failures with related codes.
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Profit Strategy Influencers
2020-08-14 12:00 - 13:00
You need to understand the realities of what really affects your profits. Every decision is influenced by something. Frequently those influences have a negative impact on profit. This webinar will focus on properly pricing labor and parts sales. With an emphasis on making positive influencers a priority.
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ZF High Voltage System Part 2 “New Tools And Verifying Zero Potential”
2020-08-13 12:00 - 13:00
In this Webinar, the participant will learn about the necessary tools needed to work on high voltage systems. The Instructor will explain how to safely disconnect HV system in a BMW and how to verify zero potential.
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