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Diagnosing Electrical Problems With Your Multimeter

Transform your team’s electrical diagnostics skills with these routine multimeter tests.

Battery Management Means Knowing How It Ages

The battery may be fully charged, but you also need to measure how low the voltages go while the engine is cranking.

Acura Turbo Engine Service

It is important to check the operation of the solenoids that control vacuum to the actuators.

Solving BMW Laser and LED Exterior Lighting Issues

Many complaints are that the lights aren’t as bright as before, or there is a warning in the driver information center.

Ignition System Tests You Should (And Shouldn’t) Follow

Do your technicians use tests that might give inconclusive results or do damage to the coil or drivers inside a module?

ADAS Technology and Vehicle Alignment

ADAS and autonomous features rely on the alignment being exactly to OEM specifications to perform correctly.

Repairing Wiring Harnesses

We explore the basics of probing and poking.

Top 10 ADAS Calibration Tips

You may have done alignments for years – but are you certain you’re meeting ADAS alignment requirements?

Shift pointers: Tricky Sensor Situations

Diagnostic skill implemented by one transmission technician allowed him to find success with two repairs in one day.

Diagnostic Procedures For Stop/Start Systems

Stop/start technology is more than just a switch wired to the brake pedal and starter. Can your techs solve its problems?

Tech Tips: Reading Calipers and Micrometers

Digital tools are great – but what happens if the battery goes dead? Here’s a reminder of how to read a micrometer.

Summer Air Needs To Be Filtered Too

Don’t overlook the importance of the cabin air filter in your customers’ vehicles.