Motor Age Certified Technician eNewsletter - Feb 22nd, 2023
 
 
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February 22, 2023
Replacing a catalytic converter is the easy part. Determining why it failed in the first place separates the technician from the mechanic.
Training will help you gain the most value out of any tool or piece of equipment.
This technician may have met his career goal, but he doesn’t plan on slowing down – he wants to continue expanding his knowledge and keep improving.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
The Thexton Extended Back Probe Spoons, No. 914X, are designed to access electrical circuits from the rear of the connector to prevent piercing wires and possibly damaging the circuit. The 914X is ideal when space is limited for back probing. The additional foot of lead wire offers flexibility and assures a good connection with voltmeter. Made in t...
The GEDORE Thread Reset Tool, No. 3435644, is designed to repair wheel studs safely and chip free. The compact tool can be used universally on wheel bolts with M12 x 1.5 and M14 x 1.5. According to the company, repairs are done in just 30 seconds and will not weaken the thread. The thread becomes chipless by rolling (forming, pressing, embossing) b...
The BADLAND 3 Ton Off-Road Jack from Harbor Freight is ideal for lifting mid-size trucks, SUVs, ATVs, and UTVs. The jack features a lifting capacity of 6,000 lbs and dual piston Rapid Pump technology to lift vehicles quickly and efficiently. Built for durability and rugged conditions, the jack has solid steel axles with sealed ball bearings for smo...
BLASTS FROM THE PAST
Electrical faults fall into only a few basic categories. Having a fundamental approach to solving them leads to efficient diagnoses.
There are three crucial elements to ensuring you are ready to properly repair hybrid vehicles: fundamental knowledge, reliable service information and proper tooling. Do you have what you need?
A multi-trace lab scope will allow you to see the dynamic operation of an entire system, including aspects that are otherwise invisible.