Ignition Coil Output
To see inductance inside the primary windings, use an amp probe placed around the positive wire for the ignition coil.
Diagnosing Intercooler Boost Trouble Code P0299
The criteria for setting the code is very basic.
Hybrid Vehicle Fluid Maintenance
There are opportunities your shop can’t pass up just because the car or SUV has a hybrid badge on the back.
Why Alternators Are Subject To Ripple Voltage
The alternator produces an AC current that must be converted into DC current by way of a rectifier.
Diagnosing Misfires
What if there are no codes and a misfire is intermittent? This is where it gets complicated.
Using a Scope
Ignition coil and plug diagnostics.
Repairing Wiring Harnesses
A guide to probing and poking.
Lifter Deactivation
The area of contact between the lifters and cam lobes is the highest loaded surface inside an engine.
Diagnostic Procedures For Stop/Start Systems
Stop/start technology is more than just a switch wired to the brake pedal and starter.
Alternator Testing For No Charge Conditions
Many alternator problems turn out to be nothing more than a bad connection at the alternator or a bad wiring harness.
Diesel Air Filter Replacement
Here are some diesel air filter replacement tips in order to keep these vehicles running as intended.
Auxiliary Cooling Pumps
An auxiliary cooling pump’s primary function is to circulate warm coolant to the heater core.
