Battery Charging and Diagnostics
Here are six tips to use when diagnosing a vehicle with a dead battery.
Diagnosing Oxygen Sensors
Picking the right tool is critical. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Carbon Deposits and Direct Injection Engines
The primary cause of these problems is that fuel and added detergents are not hitting the back of the intake valves.
Autel’s Scope, Meter and Frequency Generator VCMI
The VCMI has many features, such as a powerful 4-channel scope, a graphing multimeter, a waveform generator, and more.
Today’s Fuel Pressure Diagnostics
Direct injection pressure is measured with sensors, and you’ll need a scan tool to measure the signals
OBDII Connectors
OBDII connectors serve as the main communication point between the technician and the vehicle.
A Closer Look: Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Gasoline direct injection (GDI) is used on most new vehicles and requires a different approach to diagnosis and service. GDI technology has been an integral part of helping to improve fuel economy while reducing emissions, and can be found on more than half of the U.S. fleet. In fact, the use of GDI engines has
Throttle-By-Wire Diagnostics
Throttle-by-wire systems proactively manage the air and fuel going into the combustion chamber.
Hyundai & Kia Hybrid Drivetrain
The Hyundai hybrid system has a motor control unit (MCU) and hybrid control unit (HCU).
Different Nameplates, Different Expectations
One thing Asian nameplates share is that the system voltage must stay in a specific range during the reflashing procedure.
