Battery and Electrical

Industry News

CRP introduces Pentosin Tesla EV fluid program

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

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

Integrity is everything

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
Information key
Information key
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

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.
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Diagnostics and Drivability

Diesel driveability dilemmas

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

Paving the road for EV maintenance and general service

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.
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Figure 1- Morton was dubbed 'Sherlock Holmes with a wrench' by renowned Motor Age writer Joe Woods.
Figure 1- Morton was dubbed 'Sherlock Holmes with a wrench' by renowned Motor Age writer Joe Woods.
Figure 1- Morton was dubbed 'Sherlock Holmes with a wrench' by renowned Motor Age writer Joe Woods.
Figure 1- Morton was dubbed 'Sherlock Holmes with a wrench' by renowned Motor Age writer Joe Woods.
Figure 1- Morton was dubbed 'Sherlock Holmes with a wrench' by renowned Motor Age writer Joe Woods.
Diagnostics and Drivability

In the hot seat

Oct. 2, 2023
Implement an interrogation process to take your shop "from a zero to a hero" in just a few minutes with your customer.
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Autel Capture
Autel Capture
Autel Capture
Autel Capture
Battery and Electrical

Diagnosing 5V reference faults

Aug. 28, 2023
Diagnoses based on critical thinking provide an infallible scientific method, as shown by this 5V reference failure.
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NAPA's approach to the upsurge in EVs
NAPA's approach to the upsurge in EVs
NAPA's approach to the upsurge in EVs
NAPA's approach to the upsurge in EVs
NAPA's approach to the upsurge in EVs
Battery and Electrical

NAPA's approach to the upsurge in EVs

Aug. 8, 2023
As the trend of choosing electric or hybrid vehicles begins to merge into the mainstream, it's important that technicians know how to service them. NAPA has taken a lead in making...
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Diagnostics and Drivability

Out-of-control fuel delivery

July 7, 2023
Analyzing scan data makes driveability less challenging.
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Automatic temperature control
Automatic temperature control
Automatic temperature control
Automatic temperature control
Underhood

The ins and outs of Ford's Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

July 5, 2023
Today's world mandates a one-touch solution to cabin comfort.
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Diagnostics and Drivability

Under-pressure diagnostics with a mobile tech

June 14, 2023
The job of a mobile diagnostic and programming technician requires making quick but accurate diagnostic decisions to be successful. Here are a few tips from within the trenches...