Rotating Electrical: Solving the “No Problem Found” (NPF) Return
Alternators have historically been one of the highest returned “No Problem Found” parts in our industry. For shop owners, this means reduced efficiency, unnecessary operating costs, and reduced customer satisfaction. This webinar will discuss how you can avoid the unneeded parts returns and more accurately diagnose today’s charging systems. Join us as we cover: New
How To Diagnose Electrically Controlled Thermostats
Today’s thermostats need to work just as well in tropical heat as in arctic cold. Do you understand their differences?
VIDEO: Blower Motor Electrical Circuit
Resistance in a circuit changes some of the electrical energy into heat. This video is sponsored by The Network Academy.
Autel US Offers Battery/Electrical System Diagnostics Tool
All of Autel’s new tools use Adaptive Conductance, an advanced battery analysis method that produces a more accurate examination of the battery.
Electric Power Steering: Mating Electrical And Mechanical Diagnostics
Most electric power steering system modules are on the high-speed CAN network with the engine control, ABS and transmission control modules. Some vehicles will also include the body control module and other modules that are critical to the safety of the vehicle. These modules share a lot of data to make sure the driver does not notice when the electric power steering is working.
VIDEO: Electrical Shorts Caused By Cleaning Vehicle Interior?
Andrew Markel explains how the interior maintenance of a vehicle can affect operation of electrical components, including not using too much of a cleaning product and replacing a component after a spill. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Automotive Electrical Diagnostics
Electricity can be measured and observed at the source, but the technician has to be able to visualize electricity and how resistance, amperage and voltage change its flow. This can require some imagination, or in some cases, faith. Regardless, the math has to add up.
IPA Introduces Thin, Flat Files For Cleaning and Enhancing Spade Electrical Contacts
This three-piece set includes diamond-coated, flexible flat files for cleaning spade electrical contacts as well as general filing applications
Hytec Automotive Launches New Electrical Component Line
The Hytec Automotive Group has announced the launch of a new line of electrical component parts for the automotive aftermarket. According to Hytec, the new Electrical Shield Technologies (EST) product line includes TS-16949-certified fuel pumps and ignition coils, joining an extensive line of TS-16949-certified aftermarket products from Hytec, including heavy-duty batteries, water pumps, shock absorbers, hub bearings, fan belts and fan clutches.
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Building A Plan For Diagnosing Electrical Problems
Every once in a while, I see the topic of a diagnostic check sheet come up on the International Automotive Technician’s Network (iATN) or other industry media. Most often, the question is asked by a shop owner or service writer who is trying to simplify his life by devising a “canned” step-by-step approach to solving various electronic diagnostic problems. Although a canned procedure is a good place to start, it’s not a sure-fire way to solving electronic problems.