Tech Tip: OBD II Engine Diagnostics
Anybody can plug a scan tool into a vehicle and read codes. But do they know what the codes mean, how to diagnose the fault or, most importantly, how to fix the vehicle? The problem with reading OBD II codes is that the code tells you only that a fault has occurred. It does not tell you why the fault occurred, what might be causing the problem, or what needs to be repaired or replaced ….
OBD II Engine Diagnostics: Not as Simple as it Seems
Anybody can plug a scan tool into a vehicle and read codes. But do they know what the codes mean, how to diagnose the fault or, most importantly, how to fix the vehicle? The problem with reading OBD II codes is that the code tells you only that a fault has occurred. It does not
Mode $06 Diagnostic Update
Mode $06 has been around since the introduction of second-generation onboard diagnostic (OBD II) systems back in the mid-1990s. Essentially, Mode $06 is the raw test data the OBD II system uses to evaluate the operating status of various components in the engine management and emission control systems
News: SPX Acquires Chinese Diagnostic Tool and Equipment Maker
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports Shanghai, China — SPX Corp.’s Service Solutions business unit has completed its acquisition of AUTOBOSS Tech Inc., a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of diagnostic tools and equipment. “This investment further underscores our commitment to accelerate growth and expand our business in strategic markets, China in particular,” said David Wilson, president
Tech Feature: Update on CAN Diagnostics
Whether you like it or not, Controller Area Networks (CAN) have taken over. CAN technology has been steadily creeping into more and more new vehicles since it first appeared in 1992 on certain Mercedes-Benz models. Thanks to federal emissions rules, it is now required on all 2008 model year vehicles, and will be forevermore. What exactly is CAN? It’s basically a ….
Update On CAN Diagnostics
Whether you like it or not, Controller Area Networks (CAN) have taken over. CAN technology has been steadily creeping into more and more new vehicles since it first appeared in 1992 on certain Mercedes-Benz models. Thanks to federal emissions rules, it is now required on all 2008 model year vehicles, and will be forevermore. What
Equus Products, Inc. Reaches 400,000 Pieces Sold of its INNOVA 3100 CanOBD2 Diagnostic Tool
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer and distributor Equus Products, Inc. proudly announces that it will reach the 400,000th-piece sale of its INNOVA 3100 CanOBD2 Diagnostic Tool this quarter. This tool, which quickly took the industry by storm when it officially debuted in 2002, is believed to ….
Snap-on Diagnostics Showcases Latest Technology During Industry Week 2007
Snap-on Diagnostics will be showcasing its latest technology, which includes Software Bundle 7.4 with MODIS, SOLUS PRO, ETHOS and Vantage PRO, as well as ShopStream Networked Software, during Industry Week 2007, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, at SEMA booth #13226.
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Symptom Diagnosis…The Journey Begins
When I first began my automotive career way back in 1957, the symptoms of an ailing engine were very apparent. A carburetor with a worn accelerator pump, for example, would characteristically stumble on acceleration and a closed-up set of distributor contact points would cause the engine to become very sluggish. Low fuel pressure caused by
Automotive Distribution Network Signs Agreement with Identifix
Identifix recently announced it has been recognized as a Preferred Provider to the Automotive Distribution Network. The Automotive Distribution Network consists of 46 members, 248 WD locations and $2-billion-plus in annual sales throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.