| | | | | | Is your shop looking to upgrade its diagnostic tools and equipment? Check out the most clicked-on diagnostic tools on VehicleServicePros.com from the second quarter. |
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| | | | Blindly approaching a fault is like jumping into an empty pool... you may quickly get to the bottom of it, but it’s probably going to hurt. |
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| | One of the most important tools for a tech is the lab scope, also known as an oscilloscope. In this article, Scott Brown shares real-world examples using lab scopes to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in automotive systems. |
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| | With the right equipment and access to the proper procedures to follow, resets and relearns help technicians reduce comebacks, prevent component damage, and keep the occupants safe. |
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| | Reviewed by Mario Rojas, lead diagnostics technician at Autobahn Performance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. |
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| | | The Flo-Dynamics EV Battery Pack Leak Tester, No. LPLT-100, is a multi-purpose, low-pressure leak tester designed to test the battery chamber/compartments in electric vehicles. It uses shop air and removes oil, particles, and moisture to ensure a safe condition when testing the vehicle's battery chamber. Its flow meter and gauge verifies if the vessel... |
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| | | The Fluke 5.5mm Scope with 0.7m Articulating Camera Probe is compatible with the Fluke DS703 FC Video Borescope. The high-definition camera head provides ideal resolution at 1280 x 720 (720p) and the articulating head can bend up to 180 degrees, which makes inspections in tough-to-reach areas easier. With a 5.5mm diameter, the camera probe is designed... |
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| | | The Rechargeable Thermal Imager, No. T1270, from Klein Tools is designed to capture, store, and share thermal images with its Wi-Fi capabilities. The screen has over 10,000 pixels to troubleshoot hot and cold spots. Features user selectable high and low temperature alarms from -4 to 752 degrees F. The imager has adjustable emissivity from 0.01 to 0... |
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| | | The Opus IVS CarDAQ-Pro is an all-in-one Pass-Thru device for multiple vehicle brands. Users can either use their own OEM subscriptions to employ CarDAQ-Pro as a J2534 Pass-Thru device or they can use it like a RAP Kit and have Opus do the programming for them. The device offers access to live diagnostics assistance, including non-programming requirements... |
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| | | The GEDORE Micro Borescope, No. KL-0880-10, is designed to enable quick inspection of difficult-to-access components. It is intended for use on professional damage analysis on engines, transmissions, and intake systems. The Micro Borescope allows photo and video documentation with data and time stamps, as well as direct playback of photos and videos... |
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| | | | Follow along with Brandon as he uses the graphed scan data to build a customized data list. In this episode of Mastering Diagnostics, he uses the data to tell a story about the component/systems' functionality. |
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