The all-new outdoor Mobility Park at AAPEX 2017 featured demonstrations of the latest scan tool technology and proper procedures for underhood diagnostic work to keep automotive professionals ahead of the curve.
AAPEX represents the $740 billion global automotive aftermarket industry. It took place Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.
Demonstrations in the Scan Tool Theatre focused on tire pressure monitoring systems, electronic parking brakes, Tesla S battery modules, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) collision avoidance, battery technology, fuel injection and gasoline direct injection testing techniques.
Exhibitors and companies providing the demonstrations included: Standard Motor Products, Schrader, Bartec, Autel, AVI, MAHLE, OTC, Delphi, ATS and The Group Training Academy.
The Underhood Training section included demonstrations on pressure and vacuum waveform analysis, grouping parameter IDs, R-1234yf, GDIs, gaskets, 2 CT clutch transmission and a 4-step diagnostic process. In addition, demos covered scanner diagnostics focusing on air induction, EVAP diagnosis, U-codes, battery technology, diesel training and scan tool testing.
Exhibitors and companies providing the underhood training demonstrations included: The Group Training Academy, Carquest, Honeywell, Standard Motor Products, MAHLE, Schaeffler, Bartec, Bosch and Delphi. For a schedule, visit Underhood Training.
An Electric Vehicles display rounded out the Mobility Park at AAPEX. All Mobility Park demonstrations lasted approximately 45 minutes and were included in AAPEX registration.
