Your instructor, Dave Hobbs, takes you through advanced testing procedures to determine the current draw of the modern fuel pump, including how to read the current draw, how to determine […]
Duty cycle fuel pumps are becoming increasingly popular with most manufacturers. Knowing the proper procedures of how and when to test these systems will greatly improve your diagnostic skills. This […]
The most accurate results from battery testing comes when you know the battery’s cold cranking amps. Many manufacturers mount the battery on the firewall, under a fender or in the […]
When it comes to battery maintenance and diagnosis, manufacturers introduce new methods and procedures that can sometimes throw us off. The jumper post is one that can sometimes have technicians […]
The most important component in a healthy serpentine belt drive is the automatic tensioner. The tensioner and belt are designed by original equipment manufacturers as a system. They have the […]
How many times do you google yourself? Does this hurt or help your efforts in SEO? Find out in this Pro Tip from Danny Sanchez as he explains how googling […]
What do your employees think you expect from them? You want to make sure you create expectations so that way they know what you are looking for. This is something […]
Making the difficult decision can be tough for any owner or manager of a company. When making that decision you want to be sure you are making the right decision, […]
Have you ever thought about what your most popular page is on your website? There are many pages on your site but there is one page that is the most […]
In this tech tip, instructor Ron Bilyeu gives a case study of a Chrysler that came into his shop as a no-start. Instead of tearing down the engine in a […]
Tech Tip: The PATS System may or may not disable the starter
How can you tell if the immobilizer system in a Ford is malfunctioning and creating a no-start condition? In this tech tip instructor Dave Hobbs guides you through the steps […]
What happens if a key fob malfunctions? Instructor Dave Hobbs details the kinds of DTCs that will show up if a fob can’t communicate with the car, what PIDs are […]
Tech Tip: Using Fuel Trims To Confirm A VCT Problem
What’s one way to confirm a cam-timing problem on a V-engine? Instructor Ron Bilyeu shows how to use fuel trim data to diagnose a timing issue on a V-engine with […]
Here Ron explains why it is important to check technical service bulletins in the first hour of diagnostics, and how doing this has helped him make the customers vehicle run […]
Tech Tip: Fuel Trims Confirmation of a VCT Problem
What’s one way to confirm a cam-timing problem on a V-engine? Instructor Ron Bilyeu shows how to use fuel trim data to diagnose a timing issue on a V-engine with […]
Cold Air Intake System is the most popular and simple modification. The main purpose of this modification system is to get more air into the engine. When you dynamically change […]
In this highly-requested course on performance tuning, Ron Bilyeu introduces you to the basics of performance tuning and what areas of the Program Readable Only Memory (P.R.O.M.) you need to […]
Variable valve timing is one of the best examples of hi tech widely available to everyone. More power, better fuel mileage but what happens when a variable valve timing cam […]
Does a bad miss and a PO306 code on a 2006 Four Runner mean replacing the coil as a fix? Instructor Sergio Fernandez shows you the proper diagnostic procedures when […]
You ever wonder how DEF (Diesel Emission Fluid) actually works? In this tip clip your instructor Ryan Barr shows you how a mixture of 67.5% water and 32.5% urea chemically […]
Piezo, derived from the Greek piezein , which means to squeeze or press. The piezo stack expands with a tremendous amount of force, pressing the fuel out of the injector. […]
Tech Tip: Glow Plug Testing on a Ford 6.0 Power Stroke
March 12, 2015
When only one glow plug is not working properly, it can cause the system either to behave erratically or not start at all. Whether it is a single defective glow plug or a […]
Tech Tip: Crank/No Start on a Ford 6.0 Power Stroke
This is a hands-on demonstration of diagnosing a no-start condition in a 6.0-liter Power Stroke with hand-picked parameter IDs (PIDs). Ron identifies the sensors you should test when faced with a […]
Tech Tip: Quirks And Issues With Windows OS Compatibility
March 1, 2015
Instructor Dave Hobbs say’s “ Always remember to consider and review PC requirements for each OE J2534 reprograming application that you intend to utilize. You may be able to flash […]
Tech Tip: Quirks And Issues With J2534 Reprograming
Delphi instructor Dave Hobbs guides you thru some of the pitfalls with J2534 reprograming. Some J2534 deliver the data so quickly certain older vehicles cannot take it and may lock up […]
Instructor Ron Bilyeu explains that by using a In-Cylinder Pressure Transducer Test you can view all four cycles, Intake, Compression, Power and Exhaust. So if you are not sure that […]
In this tech tip instructor Ron Bilyeu shows us by graphing the MAP sensor over time can help with your diagnostics. All drivability problems fall into one of these 3 […]
In this Tech Tip, Peter Luban reviews some troubleshooting scenarios that are not covered in the widely popular 4L60E Series GM transmission. The code discussed is P0894; earlier model cars might have […]
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 […]
In this Tech Tip, Dave Hobbs reviews TSB# 08-08-46-004A relating to telematic systems. This TSB addresses aftermarket telematic systems generally used in the insurance industry to monitor driving habits such […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When working with Hybrid vehicles a good thing to have in the shop is the electrician’s hook or a technician release tool, as Ford calls it. This hook is the […]
