AVI OnDemand

High Voltage – Hands On with Electric Vehicles w/ John Forro
2020-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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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BIMRS 2020 Annual Meeting
2020-09-30 - 2020-10-04
Mark your calendars for 2020 in
Louisville, KY on Sept 30-Oct 4

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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

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.

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.

Monthly Workshop - Harvesting Technicians
2020-10-14 12:00 - 13:00
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 Fuel Trim
2020-10-21 12:00 - 13:00
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 vehicles.

Why Things Don't get Done and What to Do About It
2020-10-29 12:00 - 13:00
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 and improved earnings.
Gain an understanding of the characteristics of procrastinators, learn the benefits of overcoming procrastination and adopt anti-procrastination strategies.

SMP Electronic Throttle Body Relearn & Diagnosis
2020-11-04 12:00 - 13:00
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
2020-11-11 12:00 - 13:00
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 Fournier.

Alternative Fuel First Responder Safety Training Event - Day 1
2020-11-16 09:00 - 16:00
This course is primarily designed to educate First Responders and will cover all of the major alternative fuel vehicle groups such as:

Biodiesel Vehicles
Ethanol Vehicles
Battery Electric Vehicles
Fuel Cell Vehicles
Plug-In Hybrid Electrics Vehicles
And More!

Alternative Fuel First Responder Safety Training Event - Day 2
2020-11-17 09:00 - 16:00
Today’s event is streamed as a Live Webinar.
This course is primarily designed to educate First Responders and will cover all of the major alternative fuel vehicle groups such as:

Biodiesel Vehicles
Ethanol Vehicles
Battery Electric Vehicles
Fuel Cell Vehicles
Plug-In Hybrid Electrics Vehicles
And More!

Key Programming Solutions Podcast
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
AVI along with Carm Capriotto, founder and host of Remarkable Results Radio, will be hosting a special podcast event featuring Donny Seyfer of NASTF, AVI Master Technician John Forro, Jefferey Brown of ILCO Automotive, and Ryan McGee of Advanced Diagnostics to discuss key points regarding cyber security and how it relates to key programming and immobilizer diagnostics.

Discussion topics will include:

Best practices for securing customer data,
Benefits for repair shops offering key duplication services,
Discussions of key duplication and programming equipment
And more!

This podcast will be streamed LIVE November 18, 2020 on our AVI Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AVIautomotivevideo/. This is must have information for the modern repair shop to protect their customer’s data.

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This Event has passed but you can watch the Podcast Replay here: http://aviondemand.com/keyprogramming

Ignition Testing 101
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:00
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 for testing do not always help when testing on newer systems for ignition. So there need to be other test procedures that we will cover to get to the problems quickly. Take this class as a refresher or help start reading ignition patterns as a part of your diagnostic toolbox procedure.
Hosted by Instructor Jim Wilson.

Advanced System Testing Strategies w/ John Forro
2020-11-19 18:00 - 21:00
We all know that many roads can take you to your destination. Just like there are many ways to perform diagnostics on various systems on a vehicle. Is one way the correct way? Or rather does one way make better sense than another? In this course we explore the best way to achieve the most amount of diagnostic information from various systems found on a vehicle without wasting some valuable diagnostic time. Learn our go or no-go approach to testing and how we analyze our scan tool’s data to determine what to do first when leaving the driver’s seat!

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2021 AVI Training Conference!
2021-01-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-01-16 09:00 - 16:00
For the first time ever, AVI will be live streaming our ENTIRE conference! That’s 3 technical tracks and 1 management track, a total of 13 classes!
Watch them live and interact with instructors January 15-16, 2021.
Catch what you missed later with archived course access for up to 1 year.

View Schedule details and Get Your Tickets using the link below!

Electrical Weekend Special
2021-01-22 - 2021-01-26
50% Off Select Electrical Courses.
Shocking Savings on electrical courses.
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Round Table Discussion for Automotive Instructors / Educators
2021-01-27 11:26
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 instruction. Students mentors and how they can help and more. We are all in this together so lets share some ideas that can possibly help us all achieve our goals as instructors.
If you are a shop owner / manager or a technician, this content may not apply to you.

5-Gas Analysis
2021-01-27 11:26
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 this is a must have class. Baselining worksheets are provided along with several diagnostic procedures.

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2021-02-04
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Evolving Fuel Systems Technology
2021-02-10 12:00 - 13:30
JOIN US LIVE TODAY @ 12:00-1:30 PM EST
FOR THIS PREMIER LIVE EVENT!
AVI Instructor John Forro will teach you all about the evolution of fuel systems. John will hold a Q&A session at the end of the presentation to answer any questions you have.
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This course, “Evolving Fuel System Technology,” presents an overview of automotive fuel delivery systems from early carburated delivery through today’s efficient but complex injection components. John’s presentation explains diagnostic procedures, standard components, disassembly and reassembly procedures, and safety recommendations for the technician when dealing with possible hazardous situations such as high pressures.
At the end of this session, the student will be able to:

Understand legacy carbureted vehicle fuel systems and their components
Describe throttle body fuel systems
Recall multi-port system configurations and components
Name sequential fuel injection system components
Debate returnless fuel system advantages
Explain fuel pump operation and testing
Categorize fuel injector testing procedures
Generalize spark ignited direct injection systems
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of GDI systems
Illustrate GDI modes
Recall engine load analysis statistics
Understand Direct Injection fuel delivery pumps, pressure regulator, and fuel rails
Recall common Direct Injection issues
Explain the operation of Sequential Fuel Injection technologies

February Weekend Special
2021-02-12 - 2021-02-16
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Manufacturer Training GDI Systems
2021-02-25 12:00 - 13:00
Register for Standard Motor Products’ Gasoline Direct Injection Systems
Live February 25th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST!
Gasoline direct injection is used on most new vehicles and requires a different approach to diagnosis and service. GDI systems have specific failures and require an understanding of how they work and how to test them when they set a code. In this class, we will dig into these systems and demonstrate common failures, code diagnosis, scan data interpretation, and service procedures. We will diagnose broken vehicles and help you to streamline your diagnosis of these popular systems.The goal of this class is to prepare the aftermarket technician for diagnosing and repairing gasoline direct injection systems safely and correctly. After completing this class, a technician will:

Diagnose and repair the low-pressure system
Diagnose and repair the high-pressure system
Replace fuel injectors and seals
Diagnose and replace the high-pressure pump
Repair excessive carbon buildup on the valve stems

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AVI Instructors Tom Rayk & John Forro To Attend WMDA/CAR Virtual Training Conference
2021-02-26 - 2021-02-27
The WMDA/CAR Virtual Training event is featuring a host of great speakers and instructors. Topics cover everything you think of in the automotive industry world. Whether you are interested in topics for technicians, management, service advisors, or shop owners, this event has something for you.

Two of AVI’s own instructors will host their classes virtually. John Forro and Tom Rayk, both AVI instructors, will teach their own classes which you can learn more details about below.

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Tom Rayk | Friday February 26th, 2021 | 11am-2pm
Tom Rayk’s “Testing Strategies” course will begin at 11:00am–2:00pm. In this course we explore the best way to achieve the most amount of diagnostic information from various systems found on a vehicle without wasting time. Learn our Go and No-Go approach to testing and how we analyze our scan tool’s data to determine what to do first when leaving the driver’s seat.

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John Forro | Saturday February 27th, 2021 | 9am-12pm
John Forro’s “Dynamic Duo” course will begin at 9:00am–12:00pm. This exclusively unique course will show technicians how to maximize the data they retrieve with their scan tool to allow them to seamlessly transition when attaching their scope to the circuiting for in-depth diagnostics.

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2021-03-04
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Computer Engine Data Interpretation - Ford & Toyota
2021-03-10 12:00 - 13:30
This course, the first part of “Computer Engine Data Interpretation,” presents an overview of the latest scan tool PIDs available to today’s automotive technicians to assist in “correct the first time” vehicle diagnostics and repair. Presented by Master Mechanic Ron Bilyeu and focusing on Toyota and Ford scan data, the presentation drills down deep into both prominent and obscure PIDs, explaining the valuable content they show. Information on air/fuel ratios, knock sensors, idle evaluation, misfires, VVT, and crankcase pressure measuring is only a small part of the information presented. This is the first part of a continuing series that will address the same PID evaluation for other vehicle makes and models.
At the end of this session, the student will be able to:

Understand fuel trim and the PIDs that support its diagnosis
Describe VVT PIDs
Recall fuel delivery systems and their component diagnostic PIDs
Name important PIDs and how they assist in diagnostics

Runtime: 92 minutes

March Weekend Special
2021-03-17 - 2021-03-22
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Advanced System Testing Strategies
2021-04-14 12:00 - 13:00
This course, Advanced System Testing Strategies, brings the experience and expertise of ASE Master Technician John Forro to an analytical approach to vehicle diagnostics. There are many pathways a technician can take to repair a vehicle, and the information presented in this class will help them determine which is the best, quickest, and most profitable direction to take. Discussions will cover the six main inputs of vehicle diagnostics: temperature, pre-and-post-O2 sensors, load sensors, demand sensors, RPM, and fuel trims, and how each path will give you results. The instructor will assist in not only gathering data but how to best interpret it. John will show how a real-world vehicle problem was assessed through multiple case studies, pathway determined, and the solution reached. The course also covers recommended practices when using pressure transducers, scan tools, and labscopes. Data Bus communications are also discussed.
Topics Covered:

Creative Approaches to Diagnostic Pathways
Choose the RIGHT way to Diagnose, the FIRST time
Leverage the Six Main Inputs for Diagnostics
Data Bus Communication Faults
Pressure Transducer Testing: Dipstick, Exhaust, Intake, In Cylinder
Use Scan Data to Your Advantage
Case Studies to Learn From
Work Smarter and Faster

Course Objectives:

List the important six main inputs you can acquire from scan data
Understand the difference and use of pre- and post- O2 data
Describe fuel trim schemas
Evaluate hands on testing procedures
Utilize scan tools and scan tool accessories

April Weekend Special
2021-04-16 - 2021-04-19
April Weekend Special
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