Motor Age Certified Technician eNewsletter - Mar 22nd, 2023
 
 
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March 22, 2023
Often, the takeaway from a challenging diagnosis can’t be learned from a book, and that is priceless to a diagnostician.
After the owner tried replacing the #5 coil, to repair a P0305 misfire DTC, this Explorer ended up at the shop with a hard misfire and the MIL illuminated in the instrument cluster.
Regardless of the vehicle being evaluated, a logical diagnostic approach for driveability should always begin with easy-to-grab data. There is no single piece of data that is easier to obtain than volumetric efficiency test results.
PRODUCTS
The AGS EZ Fit Adjustable Tubing Straightener is designed to straighten tubing including NiCopp, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, and plastics up to 3/8” in diameter. It can be used by hand or in a vice. It also has a wheel, allowing users to run it along a workbench or floor surface. Constructed of a corrosion-resistant plated steel body and eig...
The Matco Tools Maximus TPMS 3.0 Diagnostic Tool, No. MDMAXTPMS3G, provides functions like suspension diagnostics, fuel economy, oil life, and more. The pocket-sized TPMS tool features an icon-based touchscreen, one-touch wireless Wi-Fi updates, a built-in OBD-II, and has a customizable background color interface. Additionally, it's able to read al...
In this video, Flat Rate Master talks about some new tools he's recently added to his collection.
NEWS AND EVENTS
The Auto Care Association and ASE provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have attained ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year.
The July 12-14 event will mark its celebratory 25th anniversary. Be sure to regsister!
The case study uncovered a potential safety issue due to coverage gap between an aftermarket and OEM scan tool for a 2017 Kia Rio.