VIDEO: Checking Battery Health Before Module Programming
Andrew Markel discusses programming modules on a vehicle, and the importance of checking the health of the battery before performing the procedure. Sponsored by Nissan.
VIDEO: Worn Battery Cables Can Cause Driveability Issues
Can a battery cause a driveability problem? Andrew Markel shows how worn battery cables can cause a voltage drop, damaging the battery and vehicle modules. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Top 10 Most Common Vehicle Repairs
Basic maintenance is the key to keeping a car running at its best. When motorists keep up with fluid changes, tire checks, filter changes and other services, it helps avoid bigger and more expensive repairs down the road. However, over time, some vehicle parts and components wear out or become damaged. When motorists are educated about their vehicles’ maintenance needs, it allows them to address any issues before they become even bigger problems.
Shifty Battery Drain
Typically, when you’re doing a parasitic draw test, you watch the meter and wait for the amperage load to drop and the various systems to go to sleep. But on this truck, something was staying awake. Time for a different approach to the problem.
Champion Battery Line For Automotive, Heavy-Duty And Light-Duty Applications Now Available Nationally
Initially introduced in major Southern California markets as a kick-off to a national campaign, these new products will be available throughout the country in March.
Winter Battery Service Best Practices
Most shops in colder climates start to see an influx of customers with battery service needs as the holidays approach. Perhaps more than any other maintenance category, being proactive about taking care of your customers with dying or dead batteries is essential this time of year.
Alternator Testing: What Is The Correct Voltage?
For some alternators, it’s normal to see as low as 13 volts. For some, a constant 13.6 volts is an indication of a problem. For others, it’s normal to see as high as 16 volts for long stretches. Still, it’s perfectly normal for others to see the alternator not charge at all intermittently.
EnerSys ODYSSEY Performance Series Batteries Introduced At AAPEX And SEMA
The ODYSSEY Performance Series Group 49 and 94R batteries are currently scheduled to be released in January 2018.
VIDEO: Check The Battery When Replacing The Alternator
Andrew Markel stresses the importance of checking the battery during an alternator replacement job, and replacing it if it is worn out or will not accept a charge. Sponsored by DENSO.
Catching The Electron Flow: Multimeters And Fuse Box Diagnostics
Gary Goms explains why the multimeter is the first tool he reaches for in his diagnostic tool box when diagnosing electrical system problems.
VIDEO: Three Tips For Your Next Alternator Installation Job
Andrew Markel goes over the proper installation procedure for a brand new alternator. Sponsored by DENSO.
Troubleshooting And Sorting Out Multiple DTCs At The Penny Arcade
It is late Thursday afternoon in mid-May and tourist season is just beginning in Colorado’s High Country. After finishing one mobile diagnosis, I was asked to look at another – a 2003 Honda Element with a no-cranking condition that had just been dropped off at my client shop’s busy parking lot by an owner who was now stranded 2,000 miles away from home.
