Time Capsule: Bubba’s Garage March 21, 2017 in Featured • Tech Tips In this AVI Time Capsule blast from the past, Bubba (AKA Jim Linder) spins out a few tech tips including “Fool Pressure Chart”, “BAP Test” for impact torque settings, the “Idio Illumination Chart” for test lights and more. Yep, they’re tongue in cheek and you’ll laugh out loud as Bubba makes you think about different […] Continue Reading...
P0420/P0430 When Propane Enrichment Doesn’t Work March 7, 2017 in AVI Insider • Featured • Tech Tips In this Tech Tip, Ron Bilyeu will demonstrate how to perform an oxygen storage capacity test on a 2016 Ford showing Codes P0420 and P0430 using a Snap-On Verus Pro. He will demonstrate an old traditional method with propane that will not work on this vehicle, in order to show how technology has progressed. He […] Continue Reading...
Save the Date! February 3, 2017 in AVI Insider • Featured • Industry News AVI announces that we are bringing technical training to AAPEXedu in addition to the high end technical training provided at the AVI Conference. Don’t miss out! Training kicks off during industry week starting with AAPEXedu technical sessions Tuesday October 31st through Thursday November 2nd and ending with an all-day training event on Friday November 3rd […] Continue Reading...
AAPEX 2016 Product Showcase December 14, 2016 in AVI Insider • Coming Soon • Featured • Industry News • News • Tech Tips • Uncategorized While at AAPEX this year, AVI got together with industry professionals to showcase the latest tools and equipment! Mitchell 1 BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Continue Reading...
AVI SHOCKS THE AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY December 1, 2016 in AVI Insider • Featured • Industry News • New Classes • Tech Tips • Uncategorized Find out the shocking conclusion to the premier training event of the year “Who Killed Dr. Stoichiometric: The Trial”. During the trial, the honorable Judge Bill Haas interrupted an industry leading instructor to bring us breaking news! ?LIMITED TIME OFFER- Use promo code WKDS121 to gain access to the full trial for only $39.95!? **Note: […] Continue Reading...
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AVI On Demand Host the 2016 Delphi Training Series March 4, 2016 in Featured • Industry News • New Classes • News • Training Events Fuel System Testing: A simple 4-Step process that works on code and no code drivability issues and can be performed with an inexpensive OBD II generic scan tool. Continue Reading...
Focus on Ford ARCHIVED January 18, 2016 in Featured • News • Tech Tips Join us for the ARCHIVED Livestream of the 1 hour LiveStream event with instructor Ron Bilyeu. In this “Focus on Ford” class, Ron will discuss Ford Eco-boost technology, turbo charging, and Variable CAM Timing (Twin-Independent VCT). Ron will share his analytical approach and what PIDS you need to be viewing, and how to use scan tool data to reduce your […] Continue Reading...
Tech Tip: Ford TSB 10-12-12 – 6F35 Transmission February 19, 2015 in Featured • Tech Tips On the side of the automatic transmission gear selector on some Fords with the 6F35 transmission, you may notice a button. This button controls what Ford calls Grade Assist, which is basically engine-assisted braking in the event of a downhill decent. Grade Assist is known to malfunction and cause P2700 series codes, which will throw […] Continue Reading...
Tech Tip: Hands-On Diagnosis of an OnStar System in Featured • Tech Tips • Uncategorized In this Tech Tip on telematic systems, Dave Hobbs addresses a customer complaint surrounding voice recognition. You might think that all the computer software and networking would make this diagnosis difficult, but the tools utilized are familiar: a multi-meter, lab scope, and back probes. This hands-on demonstration is proof that independent shops can in fact tackle the […] Continue Reading...
Tech Tip: Mercedes 722.9 Front Pump Disassembly January 30, 2015 in Featured • Tech Tips Bill Brayton from the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association takes on the disassembly, inspection and reassembly of Mercedes’ very popular 722.9 7 speed transmission. Learn tips and tricks from an experienced and certified transmission rebuilder you won’t see in any repair manual. With all of the sub-assemblies set aside Bill disassembles the front pump, the stator […] Continue Reading...
Tech Tip: Hands-On Turbo System Leak Testing in Featured • Tech Tips This LiveStream covers Ford EcoBoost engines – high output, low displacement, turbo charged and direct injection engines. Performance tuning and diagnostic expert Ron Bilyeu dives into trouble shoot bulletins, diagnostics and common faults. In this hands-on Tech Tip, this Power Stroke had low manifold gauge pressure and low exhaust back pressure so naturally Ron is […] Continue Reading...
Tech Tip: EcoBoost Catalyst Damaging Misfires in Featured • Tech Tips This course came highly requested because of the sudden mass utilization of turbo charging systems in new vehicles. EPA regulations and Mile-Per-Gallon wars have influenced manufacturers to turn to smaller engines that are direct injected and turbo charged. In this Tech Tip, Instructor Ron Bilyeu covers a troubleshooting bulletin that addresses a misfire condition that […] Continue Reading...
Tech Tip: 6.7 Power Stroke Air Flow December 23, 2014 in Featured • Tech Tips Codenamed the Scorpion during its development stage, the 6.7L Power Stroke is Ford’s in-house built diesel engine for the Super Duty line-up – the first not manufactured by International/Navistar. This unique design was engineered and produced to stay competitive in a rapidly growing Diesel market. In this Tech Tip, Ron Bilyeu examines the complex air […] Continue Reading...
Tech Tip: 6.7L Power Stroke IDS Emissions Testing in Featured • Tech Tips Codenamed the Scorpion during its development stage, the 6.7L Power Stroke is Ford’s in-house built diesel engine for the Super Duty line-up – the first not manufactured by International/Navistar. This unique design was engineered and produced to stay competitive in a rapidly growing Diesel market. In this Tech Tip, Ron Bilyeu exams the complex emissions […] Continue Reading...