Electronic Power Steering: More Than Just An Assist
The electric motor has evolved to the point where it can now take control of the vehicle. More powerful motors allow the vehicle to park itself and even nudge a car back into its lane if the system detects a drift due to a distracted driver.
Brake Line Inspection: Corrosion Warning Signs and Protecting Against Liability
Some automakers have changed the way they route and protect brake lines. It is not uncommon to see plastic covers over brake lines. Also, some manufacturers will minimize exposure of the lines by routing them in the wheel wells.
Scoping and Interpreting Secondary Ignition Waveforms
The secret to being able to capture and analyze secondary ignition waveforms is understanding what is happening in the coil and at the spark plug, and how the scope measures and graphs the voltages and ignition event.
Spark Plug Fouling Diagnostics: Getting to the Root Cause of Misfires
If the plugs fail sooner than the recommended interval, it’s important to solve the problem before installing new plugs. If you are replacing spark plugs to solve a misfire problem, the car will be back.
Pulsation and Judder: Ask the Right Questions to Improve Your Sales and Diagnostics
Whenever a customer comes to your dealership for any brake repair, you need to know why they are there in the first place. Just writing a ticket for a brake job because the customer requested it can lead to a comeback and an unsatisfied customer.
Fuel Pump Diagnostics: Using Scan Tools
So much of the diagnostic process for fuel pumps can be performed from the driver’s seat of the vehicle with a scan tool. This makes you a more productive technician and the diagnosis more accurate.
