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Ignition and EGR Testing Tip Clip

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:34:54 +0000

Click below to watch the Ignition and EGR Testing Tip Clip: Using scope patterns Jim Wilson discusses and demonstrates a procedure for diagnosing EGR related misfire issues by examining scope patterns of the different cylinders.

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excerpt from:

Pegisys Essential Techniques Training with Jim Wilson.

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VE Analysis Case Study Tip Clip

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:31:52 +0000

Click below to watch the VE Analysis Case Study Tip Clip: Scot Manna presents a case study concerning a 1998 Chevy Tahoe with a lack of power. In this clip Scot provides guidance for performing a vehicle test drive with a WOT acceleration test while the scanner is connected in graph mode. He shows us how to better examine this data in a way that provides us the diagnostic info we need to fix the problem.

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excerpt from:

Scan Tool Test Drive with Scot Manna.

Intake Restriction Tip Clip

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:58:21 +0000

Click below to watch the Intake Restriction Tip Clip: Scot Manna gives some insight into how an intake restriction will show up while performing a scanner test drive by simulating a restriction problem and examining the resulting data. This can help you to better pinpoint where your restriction might actually be.

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excerpt from:

Scan Tool Test Drive with Scot Manna.

Civic Hybrid – Dead Battery Tip Clip

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:32:11 +0000

Click below to watch the Civic Hybrid – Dead Battery Tip Clip: Craig Van Batenburg talks about the Gen 2 Civic Hybrids and how with a dead 12v battery you will be unable to communicate with the vehicle using your scan tool. He talks about the codes problems associated, the problems that you might see and how to get communications to your scan tool again.

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excerpt from:

Hybrid Case Studies with Craig Van Batenburg.

To check out other AVI videos by Craig Van Batenburg, click here!

Prius – 12V Battery and No Starts Tip Clip

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:05:14 +0000

Click below to watch the Prius – 12V Battery and No Starts Tip Clip: In this training tip clip from the Complete Hybrid Training Program, Craig Van Batenburg talks about the battery backup for the brake by wire brake system and no start issues on the Toyota Prius. He touches on no start issues and concerns such as wrong or too much oils P309 High Voltage leak codes, corridor resolver connections and low battery pack issues.

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excerpt from:

Complete Hybrid Training with Craig Van Batenburg.

To check out other AVI videos by Craig Van Batenburg, click here!

ABS Tech Tip 3

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:41 +0000

Click below to watch the ABS Tech Tip 3: Peter Orlando with the third of his ABS Tech Tip clips, this time with a hydraulic tip that you can use on any brake system. Peter gives us the breakdown on some tips for monitoring and controlling contaminate issues during a brake system service that can cause problems with the ABS system.

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excerpt from:

ABS Systems with Peter Orlando.

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ABS Tech Tip 2

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:59:56 +0000

Click below to watch the ABS Tech Tip 2: In this clip instructor Peter Orlando gives us some hands on instruction on resistance testing ABS solenoid assemblies. Peter gives several in depth tips tricks and gotchas related to resistance testing the isolation valves and working with the component schematics to perform the pin out testing.

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excerpt from:

ABS Systems with Peter Orlando.

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ABS Tech Tip 1

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:57:51 +0000

Click below to watch the ABS Tech Tip 1: In this tech tip clip, Instructor Peter Orlando gives you a helpful tip concerning your new ABS wheel speed sensor. He explains to you how to use your voltmeter and a screwdriver to test if the new part is bad or good BEFORE you even put it in the car.

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excerpt from:

ABS Systems with Peter Orlando.

To check out other AVI videos by Peter Orlando, click here!

Click here to see ABS Tech Tip 2!

Data Bus Case Study – Malibu

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:56:54 +0000

Click below to watch the Data Bus Case Study – 2004 Malibu: In this tip clip case study instructor Dave Hobbs presents the case study of a 2004 Malibu with a no start condition. Diagnostics later revealed a short in the radio causing the rest of the components on that bus to be unable to communicate. In this Tip Clip Dave gives some helpful info on diagnosing these types of interconnected problems.

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excerpt from:

F.R.E.D. Busses the Body with Dave Hobbs.

To check out other AVI videos by Dave Hobbs, click here!

4L60E-Pressure Switch Manifold Quick Tip

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:21:26 +0000

Click below to watch the 4L60E-Pressure Switch Manifold Quick Tip: From 1993 to 2008 the GM 4l60E transmission used a pressure switch manifold to tell the computer what gear was selected. In this Tip Clip instructor Wayne Colonna gives a detailed technical overview of this component with some helpful info on diagnosing associated problems.

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excerpt from:

Automatic Transmission Diagnostics with Wayne Colonna.

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Multimeters and Hybrid Vehicles Quick Tip

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:19:26 +0000

Click below to watch the Multimeters & Hybrid Vehicles Quick Tip: Orange cables in hybrid vehicles means SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY. In this Tip Clip instructor Dave Hobbs gives us instruction and insight on what to look for in safety equipment and multimeters for use in Hybrid applications.

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excerpt from:
Testing Electrical Circuits and Meter Usage with Dave Hobbs.
To check out other AVI videos by Dave Hobbs, click here.

For more great videos and information from Dave Hobbs, check out www.hobbsautotech.com!

Data Bus Testing Quick Tip

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:58:34 +0000

Click below to watch the Data Bus Testing Quick Tip: Data-bussing and multiplexing can be complex and aggravating. In this clip instructor Dave Hobbs teaches us simple and easy tricks for diagnosing data bus and module issues.

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excerpt from:
FRED Takes The Bus: Data Bus Training with Dave Hobbs.
To check out other AVI videos by Dave Hobbs, click here.

For more great videos and information from Dave Hobbs, check out www.hobbsautotech.com!

Scan Tool Testing Quick Tip

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:33:38 +0000

Click below to watch the Scan Tool Testing Quick Tip: In this clip Jim Wilson teaches us about graphing MAP and RPM in your scan data to test for glitches in the pattern in order to isolate mechanical, fuel or ignition problems.

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Jim Wilson has over 30 years of experience as an ASE Master Certified technician, fleet technician, shop owner and has worked in training and development for SPX/OTC. AS AVI’s OTC scan tool expert he has taught programs on Genisys, Pegisys, EVO, fuel trim, mode 6 and has been an instructor at the AVI Training Conference. Link to more training programs with Jim Wilson

FORD Hybrid Quick Tip

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:59:33 +0000

Click below to watch the Ford Hybrid Tip Clip: An excerpt from the Ford Hybrids program with Craig Van Batenburg. Craig talks about the components of the Ford Escape Hybrid and hybrid computer system terminology

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Craig Van Batenburg has been a lead technician and shop owner specializing in Honda and Acura for over 24 years. He is a leader in electric and hybrid training and is owner of the Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC), a facility he created to deliver training and develop new classes. Craig has received many awards, including “Import Car Magazine Top Ten Shop” of the year for 1999, and he receives over 150 hours of training annually to stay current with the changes in automotive technology. For more information, visit Craig’s website at www.auto-careers.org.

Hybrid Oil Specifications

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:44:55 +0000

Click below to learn more about Toyota hybrid oil specifications that can save you headaches with instructor Craig Van Batenburg.

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