Jump Starting an EV
If an EV with a full battery won’t start, here’s how you can get it up and running.
Diagnosing Misfires
What if there are no codes and a misfire is intermittent? This is where it gets complicated.
Diagnostic Procedures For Stop/Start Systems
Stop/start technology is more than just a switch wired to the brake pedal and starter.
OBDII Connectors
OBDII connectors serve as the main communication point between the technician and the vehicle.
ECM Damage
Engineers have devised two strategies that can be called the “immune system” for the electrical system.
PCV System DTC
PCV systems are far more complex now, but they are also much better at controlling crankcase pressure.
Ignition Coil Output
To see inductance inside the primary windings, use an amp probe placed around the positive wire for the ignition coil.
Channellock Introduces New Forged Wire Stripper
The tool requires considerably less force to cut than traditional high leverage designs, reducing hand fatigue.
Piercing And Probing Wires With The Least Damage Possible
The Hippocratic Oath states a doctor shall “do no harm.” The technician’s oath is the same, but we “do no harm” to a vehicle we are trying to diagnose or repair.
