Ride Control and Electronic Stability Control
ESC systems use automatic computer-controlled braking of individual wheels to assist the driver in maintaining control in critical driving situations. Here’s what you need to know to keep your customers safe.
Alternator Testing: Diagnostics are Getting More Complicated
One test is not enough if you are diagnosing a charging system problem. All too often, the alternator is condemned as the source of the problem if only battery voltage is present with the engine running. If this is the case, it means that the alternator is not charging, but does not reveal why.
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.
