Mitchell 1 Offers Shop Management SE Viewer Application for Snap-on’s VERUS and VERDICT Diagnostic and Information Systems
Mitchell 1 announces the availability of the new Shop Management SE Viewer application for Snap-on’s VERUS Diagnostic and Information System and VERDICT Diagnostic and Information System. Professional automotive technicians can download the free program from the Snap-on website.
Diagostic Dilemmas: Lost in ‘The Diagnostic Woods’
This real-world case study of a 2002 Chevy S-10 pickup, a 1995 Buick and a 1995 Lincoln Town Car illustrates why “chasing” trouble codes can get you lost in the Diagnostic Woods.
Tech Tips:
Customers may comment on a steering vibration, shudder or “moan” during low speed turning/parking maneuvers. This condition may be due to the steering system frequencies being transmitted through the power steering pressure (inlet) hose assembly.
AVI Announces Vegas Training Conference
AVI has coordinated with AAIA this year to bring you two exciting events at one time. AVI will be bringing their world-class technical training to Vegas along side AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center, October 31 – November 1, 2011.
Mitchell 1 Adds Tire Fitment Tab to OnDemand5.com Version 2.5
One of the key features of Mitchell 1’s updated OnDemand5.com Version 2.5 software is the addition of a Tire Fitment Tab, which provides fast and easy access to vital tire information such as tire sizes, inflation pressures, wheel/lug nut torque specifications and more.
Snap-on Awards Winners of ‘More Answers, Faster’ Contest and Sweepstakes
Snap-on announces Tim McGuire of Economy Automotive Services in Pittsburgh, PA, is the grand prize winner of the “More Answers, Faster” contest and sweepstakes. McGuire is the recipient of $1,000 for sharing his story about how his Snap-on SOLUS PRO diagnostic tool solved a recurring EVAP issue in a customer’s Chrysler ’02 Caravan.
Tech Tip: Cam and Crank Sensor Diagnosis
Today’s cars have several different methods of producing spark and setting fuel injector pulses. All of the sensors create a nominal voltage by way of what is referred to as a “Hall effect,” either from an external magnet mounted on the cam gear or body of the distributor housing, or it has its own small magnet inside itself and the Hall effect is created by passing the sensor over or near a piece of slotted metal.
Tech Feature: BMW Diagnosing Electronic Accessories
BMW has some of the most technologically
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Russell Lacy, Technician Six Star Automotive Sandpoint, ID www.sixstarautomotive.net My Top 5 Favorite Automotive Tools: Snap-on Solus Pro & Vantage Pro — For an independent shop servicing all makes and models, there isn’t anything better. Power Probe 3 — Very quick and convenient. Snap-on MG325 3/8” Impact — Small but powerful. I rarely