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Knowledge
A look at the early beginnings of Air Bag systems and how far they have come.
Self taught backyard mechanics are more than a little disturbing to a professional mechanic.
2005 Nissan Titan with trailer light problems.
08' F250 with a strange charging system problem
Coding, flashing, and reflashing... yep give me the long over coat... cause I'm a flasher.
2002 Hyundai Sonata and how to play "Bomb"
Wiper system diagnostics and how it has changed over the years.
A/C systems used to be fairly simple... But, not anymore
* I Smell a Rat
2002 Lexus LS 430 with a mouse in the house!
Back in the day, before the internet, how I took care of a few typos in the repair manuals.
(as published in Brake and Front end)
It's no surprise that some used cars have been tampered with ... just to get them sold.
2005 Cadillac air suspension repair
Early brake booster systems and how they operated
Using the J2534 pass-thru
A simple look at the complex CAN systems.
Should we charge for our diagnostic time or not?
Those shade tree mechanics are getting as rare as hens teeth.
It's a rough and tumble business out there, and sometimes you've got to learn to roll with it all.
Today's cars are built to handle the components that were designed for it. But, if you play 'home-engineer' all bets are off.
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ABS light on, Traction light On, Brake warning light on
Check the basics first
Electronic throttle diagnostics
Thinking outside the box to repair a cruise control system without fixing the cruise control system.
The art of hand splicing automotive wiring
Diagnosing brake lights
Honda Charging systems The ELD
A common backfeed problem with a simple solution and diagnostics
A Simple solution to a complicated test procedure
A quick and simple method of finding a no communication problem on a CAN data line
The results of buying cheap aftermarket fuses and how to spot them
When is it time to change a headlamp?
The what and how to diagnose voltage drop tests.
Battery care,testing, and development
Causes and results of a voltage drop in today's cars.
Diagnostic and Repair Related Articles
How to remove a spark plug from the Ford 3 valve engines... before you break one off.
Diagnosing and understanding pressurized fuel tank systems
What is a key cycle? A great article that covers what one is.
Vehicle Speed Sensor diagnostics
Active speed sensor diagnostics
Passive speed sensor diagnostics
14.7 to 1 isn't the football score
Electronic Stability Control
A different type of transmission that has a lot older method of operation than most people realize.
VVT engines are here to stay, learn more about them in this article.
Breaking down the diagnostic code.
Actuator/vent drive motor setups and calibrations
Diagnostic strategies and repair methods
Battery drain testing using your multi-meter.
Common failures on MAP and MAF sensors
Top 10 signs you need a new timing belt.
Understanding the difference between Open and Closed Loop Operation.
What makes the spark and how to test it.
Diagnosing and testing chassis grounds
* Telematics - The Telling Future of Automotive repair.
*Starters and related theft system diagnostics - PATS codes and how to determine the transponder system installed.
There are still maintenance required even though the pads may
last for a very long time.
How do they work, what do they do? An in-depth look at the
blue fluid.
Theory, operation, and basic diagnostics are discussed in this in-depth article.
How to test a cam or crank sensor, or any other hall effect sensor.
What is catalytic efficiency? How do you test it? What are the causes? All explained in this tech article.
How they work, how to test them, what you should know about them.
Not all scanners are the same, especially when it comes to transmission diagnostics.
What is catalytic efficiency? How do you test it? What are the causes? All explained in this tech article.
An in-depth look at the how and why we have
the blue fluid in the new diesel systems.
Various ways of testing the heater circuits
Theory, Operation, and diagnostics on the electronic throttle systems.
Basic testing and diagnostic procedures for the typical hall effect sensor.
Basic battery care and maintenance with an explanation of the different types of batteries common in today's vehicles.
