There are not many things more frustrating than running a scan tool through a vehicles PCM and coming up with DTC’s that, at first glance, have absolutely nothing to do […]
How are you going to justify your hourly shop labor rate by supporting all the costly test equipment that is necessary in your shop. Bill Fulton gives you the low […]
Instructor Mark DeKoster shows you the proper way to test analog wheel speed sensors. You’ll easily spot the bad sensor when you watch this tech tip from the AVI course […]
Sneak Preview of AVI’s Upcoming Course on the Ford Powerstroke In this tech tip, Tony Salas covers the fact that everything is now housed in the PCM. Tony will review […]
Dealing with hybrid batteries requires the proper safety procedures and test equipment. In this tech tip from the AVI program AP-9: Meter Usage and Electrical Circuit Testing, instructor Dave Hobbs […]
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 […]
As cars become more advanced with having more computers onboard, we as technicians are realizing that fixing the issue is nothing more than replacing software in the PCM or other […]
Reprogramming and recalibration are terms that are easily mistaken. In this tip Mark clarifies the differences between these two terms and explains the typical situations technicians face when reprogramming and […]
This tip gives you an inside look at a 2015 Chevy Malibu. Bob will take you through the different sensors and modules that make up the start-stop technology that many […]
Fuel trim is based on O2 sensor inputs. The catalytic converter works best at 450 mV = 14.7 to 1. You have 2 different beds in the catalytic converter, part of […]
Tech Tip: Checking a Misfire with a Scan Tool (OTC Genisys)
Graphing the rear O2 sensor can be a very useful approach to determine if the problem is in the engine or another area. Transmission shops love this technique to rule […]
AVI Conference: AVI Releases “Who Killed Dr. Stoichiometic” Part 1
Fort Myers, Florida – In an effort to promote the premiere training event of the year, “Who Killed Dr. Stoichiometric”, taking place at the 2016 AVI Conference alongside AAPEX on November 1, […]
Mode $05 tells you how fast the O2 sensor is switching, a P0420 code is set along with pending code P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. The computer […]
It doesn’t matter if you’ve seen the “same” problem over and over again, when a vehicle comes into your shop, you should always treat a vehicle like it has a […]
Instructor Dave Hobbs will show the difference between key out and key in when it comes to parasitic current draw in reference to battery life. Dave will also walk you […]
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the sudden flow of electricity between two objects caused by contact. Peter Orlando will fill you in on what causes ESD, how to keep yourself safe, […]
To conserve battery power, these sensors basically “go to sleep”. Karl will cover how to wake them up and reactivate the signals. You may need some type of special activation […]
Think you’re an expert on hydraulic principles? Did you know that by changing the size of the output piston from the input piston you can gain movement but lose force, […]
Instructor Bob Pattengale of Bosch covers making sure you have the correct amount of refrigerant in the A/C system after a repair. He explains the importance of using a up to […]
Dave Hobbs shows how radical hybrid A/C can be. The electric A/C compressor runs on 3 phase at 201 to 220 volts ac power. Testing the current draw to the […]
You don’t want to contaminate your Recover, Recycle & Recharge Machine! MACS instructor Steve covers the use of the Neutronics Ultima ID refrigerant identifier and the importance of having the […]
Tech Tip: The various ways on working with 4 wire coils on Toyota
In this tech tip Delphi instructor Dave Hobbs pulls in a late model Toyota Camry with a P0352 DTC with is a coil unplug issue. Dave shows you the major […]
How would you like to have a car like no one else on earth? Roswell? No it’s the ASE Composite 4 type Vehicle. Complete with natural vacuum leak detection for […]
P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 Sound familiar, I thought so. For all shops who change oil& filter on Toyota Prius “CAUTION”. Besides all the other cautions on a Prius when […]
Ian Adamson and Scott “Gonzo” Weaver are going over matching brake lines. They explain why it so important to bring the product with you to the shop or dealership. Have […]
Ron explains how to separate yourself from other technicians as far as your diagnostics goes. He recommends doing an all system scan, also known as a health check. You can […]
Did you know that air/fuel ratio is no longer a good indicator or rich or lean fuel? Let Karl Schneider of Robert Bosch, LLC explain why. These days you may […]
Ron covers the Wastegate Control Valve, Compressor Bypass Valve, and Wastegate Control Solenoid. Did you know your computer can look at engine temperature and go to the desired boost pressure? […]
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 […]
Pins #4 and #16 are the leads on the DLC that will provide you with the information and data stream for your CAN A and B systems on today’s Chrysler […]
