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, […]
The Future of Brake Technology German OEM supplier Siemens is developing new braking technology called electronic wedge brake. This can dramatically reduce stopping distances of vehicles compared to hydraulic brake […]
Antilock Braking Systems Technology We all know today’s automobiles are “super smart,” hence the need for “super smart” technicians. These days, electronic devices control 85 percent of all vehicle functions, […]
2016 AVI Conference @ AAPEX Save The Dates: October 31-November 1st @ the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas AVI conferences attract some of the top technicians in […]
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It’s that time of year again! AVI presents you with the hysterical Halloween parody music video with the kind of automotive wit you can only expect to see from AVI. Ed Wood should be proud.
Fort Myers, Florida – AVI is set to offer new customized on site fleet training, for fleet managers, supervisors, and technicians. Our training will come to you! This new fleet training will offer […]
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, […]
Some of today’s vehicles need major disassembly for bulb replacement. Replacement may require removal of the headlamp to gain access to the bulbs, or removal of front fascia, belly pans, or […]
99.9% of early bulb failures in aftermarket applications are not the fault of the bulb itself. Failure can be due to several factors, including:Voltage surges in the vehicle that are larger […]
AVI Announces Joint Training Effort with RepairPal
March 6, 2016
Automotive Video Innovations and RepairPal are announcing a joint effort to offer solutions for today’s service shop owner’s need for training and expanding their customer base! RepairPal independently certifies auto […]
AVI and Instructor Bill Fulton have put together a top of-the-line video on intermittent failure diagnostics. Covering Import and Domestic models using scanners, multi-meters, jumper wires, and O-scopes. You’ll not […]
Some of the most frustrating codes for a technician to handle are the p 300s. Misfires are from fuel, ignition or compression related problems and different tools can isolate the […]
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.
Get it Out the Door! It’s coming….Friday is coming! Friday brings a slight drop in the work load, anticipation of a weekend with time all to yourself (unless you […]
What is all this talk about clean diesel? Is it the fuel? Is it the engine technology? Is it the aftertreatment technology? Is it the push for cleaner emissions? Yes, it’s all of the above. Clean diesel is a collaborative effort set forth by the EPA, carried out by OEMs, state and local governments, environmental and community organizations and the Federal government.
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? […]
“Who Killed Dr. Stoichiometric: The Trial” Broadcast LIVE from the AVI Conference in Las Vegas, Tuesday November 1st @ 1:15 pm PST Technicians are invited to take part in this interactive […]
LED lights have special installation requirements:Regular incandescent miniature bulbs can draw current in either direction – there are no ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ terminals. Incandescents will work regardless of which direction […]
Philips X-tremeVision LED Fog lights are a direct upgrade replacement for H8, H11, and H16 halogen fog bulbs. The bright white, 6000K high power LED fog lamps provide the perfect color […]
We are a leader in automotive LED lighting for the aftermarket. Philips Vision LEDs let drivers take their lighting to the next level. Philips Vision LED lighting offers many advantages:Much longer […]
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are the most recent innovation in automative light sources. A light-emitting diode (LED) is a two lead semi-conductor that emits light when the correct current is injected into the […]
