Bosch Introduces The HDS 200 Heavy-Duty Scan Tool In North America
To better assist technicians in diagnosis and repair, the tool displays and graphs live data from SAE standard MIDS/PIDS along with on-screen definitions of diagnostic trouble codes and is HD-OBD compatible.
Diagnosing Pulse-Width Modulated PWM Fuel Pumps
Just this summer, I experienced a situation in which the fuel pump had been replaced four different times on a single vehicle with no result because the various repair shops attempting to repair the vehicle didn’t understand how to diagnose a pulse-modulated fuel delivery system. Here are five things you should know about diagnosing them.
VIDEO: Diagnosing A Washer Pump With A Scan Tool
Andrew Markel demonstrates how bidirectional controls on some scan tools can allow testing and diagnosis of the washer pump and several other components. Sponsored by MAHLE.
OBDII Code Guide
OBDII standardized the codes and emission monitors for vehicles. The structure or nomenclature can be read by technicians by looking at the single letter and four digits to determine what the codes mean.
Injectronic Announces Latest Addition To The CJ Family Of Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tools
The CJ4R is a full diagnostic platform that includes an OBDII/CAN scan tool, 2-channel labscope and voltmeter, along with intuitive software such as the CJ smog program which automatically checks for Pass/Fail monitor conditions.
Injectronic Offers New ‘Future Proof’ Scan Tool
The CJ500 scan tool accepts optional modules to convert it into an automotive labscope and injector tester device.
Scan Tools: The Changing Field of Diagnostics
These past two months, I have been trying out a lot of new scan tools while trying to get better with my scope. I am quickly realizing how fast things are changing with tools, vehicles and diagnostics. When I started in this industry, the most advanced tool was a “brick” with a tiny monochromatic display, and the scope was the size of two large filing cabinets.
Aftermarket TPMS Sensors and Scan Tools
The aftermarket has grown rapidly to accommodate all the high-production road vehicles with various TPMS sensors, hardware kits and quick service scan tools with features and software to service any TPMS system.
Volumetric Efficiency Diagnostics
A few years ago, I obtained an OBDII scan tool/dynamometer simulation/calculation program that can graph volumetric efficiency (VE) over rpms. Using real world vehicles, and no useful instructions, I devised a test sequence that allows a technician to see things another way. What is Volumetric Efficiency? Let’s keep this simple to start. An engine is
