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    Diagnostic Test Equipment

    Electric Vehicle 12V Battery SafetyPower Diagnostic System, No. xLVS-9000

    Midtronics, Inc.
    Nov. 12, 2024
    The Electric Vehicle 12V Battery SafetyPower Diagnostic System, No. xLVS-9000, from Midtronics, features SafetyPower Diagnostics powered by MDX-AI. The system is designed to ensure...
    Service Repair

    The role of electric A/C compressors in modern vehicles

    Jeff Taylor
    Aug. 12, 2024
    Engineering climate control has always been a challenge, but hybrid and fully electric vehicles present another ballgame all together.
    ACDC
    Service Repair

    The evolution from HVAC to thermal management in EVs

    Craig Van Batenburg
    Aug. 1, 2024
    HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) has been used to describe what happens in the cabin to keep people comfortable while driving. We need to stop using that term...
    Photo courtesy of Power Probe
    Battery and Electrical

    PPDRAW

    Power Probe Group, Inc.
    June 11, 2024
    The PPDRAW from Power Probe is designed to help technicians monitor parasitic draw and serves as a memory saver during battery replacement. The PPDRAW delivers up to 10A of continuous...
    ACDC
    Battery and Electrical

    Getting to know EMV transmissions

    Craig Van Batenburg
    June 4, 2024
    If you have worked on transmissions for combustion engine vehicles, many transmissions on HEV and PHEV will be familiar. Some need more explaining.
    ACDC
    Service Repair

    Switching your brain to EVs

    Craig Van Batenburg
    April 3, 2024
    How to train your driveability mind for the electric vehicle world.
    Industry News

    CRP introduces Pentosin Tesla EV fluid program

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Dec. 15, 2023
    The program includes two electrical drive fluids (EDF) designed for Tesla models model years 2009 to 2021.
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    Battery and Electrical

    The right place at the right time

    Brandon Steckler
    Dec. 11, 2023
    If you're not using loaded/dynamic circuit-testing, you may cause a misdiagnosis.
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    Fuel door release
    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Integrity is everything

    Brandon Steckler
    Dec. 6, 2023
    For automotive emissions control, it takes a team. In this case, the EVAP's contributions couldn't be counted on.
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    Information key
    Service Repair

    The repair information system – A mandatory tool for success

    Dec. 4, 2023
    You shouldn’t even consider fixing one of today’s cars without the proper repair information. It could lead to undesirable results.
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    The everlasting quest to solving Euro vehicle issues

    G Truglia
    Dec. 1, 2023
    European vehicle faults can seem like an everlasting nightmare, but when you are equipped to handle them it's like money in the bank.
    Courtesy of AISIN
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Diesel driveability dilemmas

    Brandon Steckler
    Oct. 10, 2023
    A misfire is a misfire, regardless of what fuel is being utilized to power the engine.
    Jay Sicht
    Jeep 'CJ Surge' concept vehicle
    Service Repair

    Paving the road for EV maintenance and general service

    Dave Macholz
    Oct. 4, 2023
    Safety, training, certification, and tooling will be required to prepare technicians and shops for the transition to electric vehicles and other advanced technologies.