The Trainer #161: Performance Evaluation-Part #2 (Solenoids)
As promised, Motor age Technical Editor, Brandon Steckler is back for part #2 of his mini-series within The Trainer! This time the focus is on solenoids. And what’s the significance? Regardless of the year, make, model of the car, or even the name of the component (or what its purpose is), a solenoid is found on virtually every single vehicle you will face in any shop on the planet!
True to form, Brandon focuses on physics as it should be used as a crutch we can lean on. Physics cannot be changed, why not embrace these laws and use them to your advantage? This will provide insight into component functionality. More importantly, it serves to drive anticipation during evaluation of component functionality.
Brandon takes the time to first visit service information to examine the wiring diagram and identify the functionality of the two-wire solenoid circuit. After that, Brandon transitions into the tools of the trade that can be applied to any circuit out there, and how to leverage the tools to gain an edge in diagnostics.
Finally, Brandon captures the waveforms relating to solenoid functionality and examines its exhibited characteristics, sharing with you the significance of each portion of the captured waveform. It’s these very same analytical techniques that Brandon leveraged in the trenches to make accurate and efficient diagnostic decisions without much time or energy invested.
If you want to know what it takes to evaluate all aspects of a solenoid’s functionality without disassembly or guesswork, you don’t want to miss this episode of The Trainer!
Links to articles mentioned in the video:
“Lenz’s law, The Anatomy of the Current Waveform”
https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/service-repair/battery-and-electrical/article/21293485/lenzs-law-the-anatomy-of-the-current-waveform
“Tackling electrical Challenges”
https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/service-repair/battery-and-electrical/article/21208037/tackling-electrical-challenges
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