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Diagnostic Alignment Angles
$7.99
This course enhances the skills of the professional undercar technician in advanced wheel alignment. It covers suspension and steering diagnosis due to bent parts from accidents, road hazards, vehicle modifications, tire/wheel resizing, and... height issues. A review of basic alignment angles followed by a thorough explanation of steering axis inclination (SAI), including angle (IA), scrub radius, and toe out on turns (TOOT), will assist the alignment technician in utilizing the aligner as a diagnostic tool. Related electronic systems are also covered in this course. Vehicle components inspection and customer communication skills are necessary traits for any successful alignment tech, and the importance of these skills is stressed in this class.
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Electronic Power Steering Explained
$7.99
This course focuses on enhancing the skills of professional undercar technicians in the area of steering systems, covering both hydraulic and electronic assist units. Steering systems have evolved from hydraulic pump-assisted steering gears... to modern EPS (electric power steering) designs, which can provide various levels of assist. The course discusses the operation of each system's components and outlines the strategies for their operation. It also includes information on steering angle sensor recalibration and sensor testing for both hydraulic and electrical assist steering units.
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GM Hybrid high Voltage Verification Test Live / Dead / Live
Free
When working on a hybrid vehicle and its high-voltage battery, it's important to be aware of new safety concerns. After disconnecting the service plug on the high-voltage battery, GM recommends conducting a series of tests to ensure that th...e high voltage to the front of the vehicle is completely cut off. You can follow along as Master Trainer Mark Kenyon of Garage Gurus demonstrates the process for performing these important tests on a Chevrolet Malibu hybrid.
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How To Set-Up In-Cylinder Pressure Test
$7.99
When diagnosing a mechanical issue in a cylinder, it's helpful to use a pressure transducer to record a pressure waveform. Master Trainer Mark Kenyon of Garage Gurus will guide you through the setup and test process. You will receive u...seful tips for capturing the waveform and analyzing the data with the assistance of rotational rulers. Mark will also demonstrate how to configure the oscilloscope and transducer.
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Modern Ignition System Testing
$7.99
This Field Clinic helps you understand modern automotive ignition systems, operation and diagnosis. This course teaches you the fundamentals on how to test and diagnose ignition systems using various diagnostic tools and equipment. This cou...rse is intended to prepare you for the ASE test. Topics: Ignition Components, spark plugs, ignition coils, PCM, CKP & CMP. Crank Shaft Position Sensor and Camshaft Sensor Operation. Variable Reluctance Sensor Hall Effect Sensor Misfire Diagnostics, Type 'A', Type 'B', profile correction factor, Tooth Error Correction. Ignition Coil Operation, primary voltage, secondary voltage, coil types. Diagnostic Equipment, COP Extension Leads, Low Amp Clamp, Inductive Wand, in-line fuse holders, voltage leads, attenuators. Hands on testing.
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Ohm's Law Explained
Free
The course "Ohm's Law Explained" covers understanding the relationship between voltage, current and resistance in automotive electrical systems.
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