2010 September Articles

Top 10 Most Popular Articles

Posted on September 09, 2010 in Recent News

Automotive Video brings you the Top 10 Most Read Articles on Scope It Out! The most popular articles include everything from J2534 to Duramax, waveforms to labscopes, tpms to fuel injectors, as well as parasitic battery drains. Check out what other readers are into and post your comments and questions.

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Case Study: 2004 Dodge Stratus Tip Clip

Posted on September 09, 2010 in Tech Videos

In this excerpt, Bill Fulton current ramps the fuel pump on a high-mileage 2004 Dodge Status with P0300 and P0171 codes. In doing so, he determines whether there is a weak fuel supply or a bad pump. Watch Now.

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Ford 7.3 DIT Powerstroke Tech Tips

Posted on September 09, 2010 in Tech Videos

In this excerpt, Mike Cleary gives you several quick fixes on various Powerstroke engine problems. Tech tips include 1994 ½ EEC tests, injector spill spouts, camshaft position sensor codes, and dead accelerator pedals. He also covers dual mass flywheels, air cleaner updates, injector replacement procedures, and loose IPR jam nuts, as well as injector performance analyzers, oil consumption, no start relay ratcheting, and much, much more!

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Tech Feature: Handling Hybrid Service

Posted on September 09, 2010 in Technical

By Gary Goms. Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into the independent service bays. However, it's entirely realistic to expect hybrids to become a growing part of the automotive service market.

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Powerstroke Diagnostic Tips

Posted on September 09, 2010 in Tech Videos

In this tip clip from the Ford Powerstroke 6.0 class Mike Cleary shares some diagnostic procedures that are a shoe-in for profit potential. Fuel in Oil, Inferred EBP, Fuel Filter Replacement and Stiction are just a few of the items diagnosed here. Mike answers these questions with some tips and procedures on how to use your scan tool to aid in your diagnosis.

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TPMS Sensor Service Tips

Posted on September 09, 2010 in Tech Videos

In this clip instructor Jim Wilson talks about TPMS sensor service tips that will save you time and money by outlining the appropriate tools and procedure you should be using in order to avoid sensor failure.

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