Feature Articles

Think Positive!

Think Positive!

Often, little training time is devoted to using a multimeter to actually check the component or circuit for proper operation.

Tech Tips February 2000

Tech Tips February 2000

A Pattern in the Pattern; Plugging the Tube Hole; Sound a Short Alarm!; ‘Shared-Test’ for Radiator Fans; Not-Quite Junk Parts; VW Exhaust Clamps!

Green Means Go? No.

Green Means Go? No.

Alignment machines often color-code the display to indicate when adjustments fall into the specified tolerances, green usually meaning the parameter is now acceptable.

Information Availability

Information Availability

This month’s “Front Counter Mechanics” addresses the future availability of service and repair information, but it’s not an editorial urging you to participate in the decision making process.

Information

Information

Shop Certification Program; Fourth Quarter Update; Future Technician Partnership; Wiring Diagram Service; STAR Program; Import Transmission Repair Manual; Estimating Guide; Labor Guide; and more…

Hand Tools (January 2000)

Hand Tools (January 2000)

Compact Shop Lights; Locking Socket Extensions; Knuckle-Saver Wrench Series; Long Nose Pliers; Fold-Up Hex Tools; Master Bit Socket Set; Wire Cutters and Strippers; and more…

Diagnostic Tools (January 2000)

Diagnostic Tools (January 2000)

Fine-Focus Noncontact Thermometer; Automotive-Specific DVOM’s; Vetronix Engine Analyzer; Pocket DMM; Fiber-Optic Borescope; Fuel System Analyzer; Wiretap Probe; Ignition Primary Probe; and more…

Shop Tools (January 2000)

Shop Tools (January 2000)

Sun Machine Software Update; Diagnostic Fuel Pressure Tester; Multi-Oil Heater; Refrigerant Management Center; A/C Flush Gun; A/C Air ID Tester; and more…

Baum Tools CS2000 Data Scanner

Baum Tools CS2000 Data Scanner

When self-diagnostic capabilities finally did appear on European vehicles, dealer-only or brand-specific specialty tools were frequently required to retrieve and understand the data available.

Relay Race Part Three

Relay Race Part Three

These problems appear rather puzzling at first glance but are actually quite easy to troubleshoot once you understand them.