Actron Video Inspection Scope Provides Remote Views Of Hard-To-Reach Areas
Actron has added a Video Inspection Scope, P/N CP7669, to its catalog of DIY service tools, allowing remote viewing of hard-to-reach areas of a vehicle via a 3-ft. flexible, waterproof tube and 2.4-in. LCD screen. The camera, which includes a high-intensity white LED light for dim locations, also includes magnet and hook attachments to retrieve
Scope Accessories You Can’t Live Without
If you’re buying a new scope or upgrading one you already own, here are some accessories that can make you more productive.
What to Look For When Buying a Scope
If you’re in the market for a new scope, Underhood Service Editor Andrew Markel has provided his recommendations on how you can get the most bang for your diagnostic dollar.
Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostics for Meters and Scopes
There is no way to quickly tell if a Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) is passive or active. Both sensors have two wires and are located in the same position on the vehicle. Often, the service information will not indicate what types of sensors are on the vehicle
Tech Tips: Using The Oscilloscope: Ignition Coils
Excerpt from Delphi Training Course ‘Common OBD II Failure – The Misfire Monitor’
AASP-MN to Host Multimeters & Lab Scopes Seminar
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will host “Essentials of Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting Using Multimeters & Lab Scopes,” from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis. The seminar, sponsored by IDENTIFIX, will provide attendees with a brief review of Ohm’s law and basic multimeter and
Borescopes and Videoscopes – Coming to Our Senses
As a professional technician, you have to rely on at least four, if not all five, of your senses to diagnose and repair vehicles. (For those of you who use taste to fix cars, more power to you! And cheers for admitting it!) Today we are going to talk about tools and equipment that can assist these senses. There are some really exciting and interesting tools available for the inspection and diagnosis of vehicles. Below you will find some details about these great tools and suggestions on how they can be used as well as what to look for when buying the tools.
Tech Feature: Diagnosing Automotive Lab Scope Dilemmas
Although digital storage oscilloscopes or “lab scopes” have now become standard equipment for most modern automotive repair shops, they still possess a mystique that tends to intimidate many technicians. Right off the top, a lab scope is basically a voltmeter that displays voltage signals along a time base. The vertical scale measures the amplitude or amount of the voltage and the horizontal scale measures an incremental time line along which the signals are displayed.
Mark Your Calendars for the OTC Scan Tool and Scope Webcast
Only 1,000 registrants worldwide allowed for this event so reserve your spot now!
Selling Services: Selling the Scope to Your Customer
While replacing a blown head gasket and re-torquing the head bolts, you reach into your tool box and grab your 1/2-inch impact and rattle the bolts down. Just kidding! You would reach for your torque wrench and accurately follow the manufacturer recommendations for torque patterns and values. To guarantee a quality repair, an accurate torque