New Snap-on Catalog App Makes Tool Shopping Fast and Easy
Are you looking to find out about the latest and greatest tools and equipment Snap-on has to offer? You now can do so from the palm of your hand with your iPad or iPhone by downloading the new Snap-on catalog app.
Tech Tip: Understanding the Relationship Between the Body Control Computer and Trailer Harness
A body shop dropped off a 2005 Nissan Titan XE for a trailer light problem. It was hit in the rear and had folded the bumper under the body. I have known this particular body shop for years and they pride themselves on doing a top-notch repair on every vehicle that they work on.
Tech Feature: Brake Job on Ford CVPI
The Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor, or CVPI, has been around since 1992. The current crop of CVPIs do not differ much mechanically from their predecessors, but on the undercar electronics, the vehicle has advanced dramatically in the past 10 years.
Mitchell 1 Updates OnDemand5.com Version 2.5
Mitchell 1 announces it has added new features and updated existing content in its popular OnDemand5.com Version 2.5 software.
Tech Tip: VW/Audi Throttle Body Alignment
Have you had a customer pull into the shop with a Volkswagen or Audi that just will not idle correctly? One of the possible causes is that the throttle position is not known. The ECU must know the full range of motion of the throttle in order for it to properly control the engine.
Snap-on Adds Diagnostic Product Forum to Website
When Snap-on recently redesigned its diagnostics website, they made many functional improvements to make it easier for visitors to learn about the company and its product offerings. One new feature that was added to the site is the diagnostics product forum, which includes several bulletin boards where users can share their diagnostic tool questions, suggestions, ideas and success stories.
Diagnostic Dilemmas: The Market Value for a Repair to an Older Vehicle
It’s a sign of the times that many people are bringing older vehicles into shops for repairs that they would not have considered several years ago. So it’s not unusual to see people spending more to repair a vehicle than its market value.
Gonzo’s Tool Box: Shift Happens
Jo was a new customer referred by an old-time regular. Her little KIA had a transmission problem that seemed to be getting the best of the transmission shop. The story goes that the SUV was constantly in limp mode, and would never shift properly … ever.
Snap-on Video Podcasts Now Available on iTunes
Looking for the latest “must see” episode of Snap-on TV on the internet? Look no further as Snap-on video podcasts are now available for free on iTunes. Just search the iTunes store for “Snap-on TV” and subscribe to the podcasts.
Crankshaft and Camshaft Position Sensor Diagnosis
Nothing is more frustrating than diagnosing an intermittent cranking, no-start complaint with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and no apparent failure pattern. Much of the time, the cranking, no-start complaint lies with a failing crankshaft or camshaft position sensor. Many of these failures can be heat-related and might require several warm-up cycles to duplicate.