Bartec USA launches Major Software Release R51.0 for the Tech500, Tech400SD, and Tech400Plus TPMS tools! This feature packed software brings you an industry first with Mitsubishi Lancer and Outlander OBD Relearns! This along with additional sensor programming, MY2014, and other enhancements, R51.0 will bring your Bartec tools to the forefront of TPMS.
ScannerDanner gets out of the classroom and into the snow to diagnose a Ford no start.
For the third year in a row, AESwave has donated the Grand Prize to be given away at the ASCCA Summer Conference Raffle in Irvine CA in June 2014. This years prize is an Autel MaxiSYS. AESwave is a corporate sponsor of ASCCA.
Our first glances at the Autel MaxiSYS MS908 tablet based scan tool.
AutoEnginuity ScanTool 12.0 release adds coverage for model year 2013, improves CAN communication speed, and includes variety of fixes for various OEs and additions to prior years coverage for Mercedes, Jaguar, Honda/Acura, Ford, BMW/Mini.
According to the latest releases from the BAR: Beta continues for BAR-OIS and early 2014 is still the target date for implementation of the program.
On Wednesday December 4th the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) begins the “Beta” testing process for the development of a new Data Acquisition Device (DAD).
How do the new MaxiSYS units compare to the MaxiDAS DS708?
2001 Cadillac Seville SLS with 103,361 miles on it. Pretty clean car. Unfortunately, it does not start, nor crank, nor does the host of electronic gadgetry on this car work. John pulls out his Tech 2, a MODIS, and does some programming to solve the problem.
Join ScannerDanner and his students in the classroom as he explains all about triggering with the PicoScope.
Chicago CAN is now history but you can relive it with recordings of Pete Meier's live webcast from the floor.
This 8-part series of webinars covers Hybrid / EV vehicles and is presented by Craig Van Batenburg of ACDC. The series begins on Wednesday October 2 and are held from 9 -10pm EST in Boston Mass. Cost is $80 for each webinar or $550 for all 8 webinars.
Jorge Menchu's article, “Strategies and Techniques of Waveform Analysis,” published in Motor Magazine, July 2012, received a Bronze award from the International Society for Vehicle Preservation.
While attending AAPEX, attend free seminars such as Jorge Menchu's Wiring Diagram Color Coding: A Tool for Understanding Electrical Circuits.
Bonus for Instructors: Earn NATEF credit by signing up for the Inside AAPEX for Automotive Instructors event on November 6-7 during the AAPEX event. All of these seminars are free to registered attendees of AAPEX.
AutoEnginuity ScanTool 11.2 release adds new features and improves coverage for US, Asian, and European enhanced. Pete Meier interviews AutoEnginuity founder Jay Horak to discuss the future of scan tools.
Vince says, "I can do all this troubleshooting....all you need is a digital multimeter and a (high) current clamp. If you do not have a current clamp, you need to get one!" In this 3-part presenation Vince talks you through three sections of his popular book Electrical Troubleshooting SHORTCUTS.
Congratulations to the Grand Prize winner of the Launch x431 GDS: Lee Chesnin from BVA, Inc. in Santa Monica.
The Universal Secondary Test Lead Kit combines the two most popular styles of secondary leads into one for complete coverage on COP, DIS, HEI, Dist.
In the workshop with Pete Meier featuring Jorge Menchu - A skype discussion that inspires us to be the best techs we can be!
TABPI – Trade Association Business Publications International awarded Jorge Menchu an Honorable Mention for his article “Strategies & Techniques for Waveform Analysis” which appeared in the July 2012 issue of MOTOR magazine.
As of Sunday June 30th, 2013, the latest version of GM's GDS (Global Diagnostic System) software now supports the most popular flashing devices from Drew Tech: MongoosePro GM II and the CarDaq-M.
In the early 1990’s, Jorge Menchu, (founder of AESwave) helped launch the automotive lab scope revolution from Fresno, California with a kit of homemade test leads.
Is your scan tool telling you the truth? Chances are your scan tool does not lie but if the mechanical condition of the engine is compromised it may provide wrong information. This video from Senx explains how you can use the FirstLook: Engine Diagnostic Pulse Sensor to determine the mechanical condition of the engine.
Automotive technicians, shop owners and aftermarket enthusiasts from all over the country got an update on air/fuel sensors Thursday evening by attending a free webinar on the VehicleServicePros website.
The iATN Review newsletter is sent to iATN members and highlights some of the best discussions taking place inside iATN over that period of time. The articles featured are written and recommended by the members of iATN.
John Rogers is a mobile tech in the Medford, NY area and writes about his work. Here he explains how he uses his low amp probe to help him with a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder with 141,893 miles that is due for state inspection and has the dreaded P1320 code for primary ignition, a very common code on Nissan vehicles with COP (coil on plug) ignition.
There's no reason to limit your oscilloscope usage to voltage measurements alone. A wealth of additional diagnostic information can be derived from the study of current waveforms.
ScannerDanner uses a PicoScope and WPS500 pressure transducer to diagnose a 2001 Honda Civic that starts, runs, and stalls.
Virginia Man Sentenced for Trafficking in Counterfeit GM Diagnostic Equipment.
There has been continuous improvement in on-board diagnostic systems as well as in the scan tools that report the data they provide. But there are still occasions when the best tool for the job is an exhaust gas analyzer.
