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2000 Nissan Maxima Crank No Start by John Rogers
John Rogers uses his PicoScope to pinpoint the cause of a P0335 on a 2000 Nissan Maxima with 75,627 miles, "it cranks strong with a good cadence. But, it doesn't...
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'Find training and GO' scholarship honoring Dave DeCourcey
Please contribute to the “Find training and GO” scholarship in honor of Dave DeCourcey, visit https://www.gofundme.com/davedecourcey. Your contribution will continue the legacy Dave has created.
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Intermittent Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Safety Mode While Driving
Travis Dewitz uses a MODIS and a set of AES' ST3 Test Leads and a low amp probe to help him locate the source of the problem on a Lincoln LS 3.9.
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Cranky Outputs of Undervalued Technicians, by Phil Fournier
In response to last month's post from Adam Robertson, (The Cranky Outputs of P0172 on a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser), Phil Fournier asks, why is a "high tech diag is...
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Pulling Codes: U0100 = Lost Communication with ECM/PCM
This diagnostic journey begins with a 2010 Dodge Caravan with a U0100 code – Lost Communication with ECM/PCM; a code that involves a no-communication issue with the powertrain control module....
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The Cranky Outputs of P0172 on a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
A 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser continually sets a P0172 (rich condition bank one). There are no other codes. When trying to start you must hold the throttle wide open or...
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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser with PicoScope by John Rogers
John Rogers is a mobile tech in the Medford, NY area and writes about his work. In this post he uses his brand new PicoScope to view crankshaft and camshaft...
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Thermistor Circuit with ScannerDanner
ScannerDanners says, "A basic scan tool, a voltmeter and a little bit of knowledge of the workings of a thermistor circuit are all that is needed to troubleshoot any temperature...
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Heater Circuit Malfunction: 2003 Toyota Highlander
Pulling a P0135 Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1) code means you’re dealing with a possible oxygen sensor heater element and/or associated components in this circuit. In...
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ScannerDanner fixes his Snap-on Vantage (MT2400), Yes, he still uses it!
Is your Snap-on Vantage (MT2400) randomly shutting off? Not powering up? Losing memory? You're not alone. ScannerDanner likes to use his Snap-on Vantage (MT2400) on his mobile jobs but after...
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For Everyone who is NOT Hybrid certified, a Wells Tech webinar
For Everyone who is NOT Hybrid certified, a Wells Tech webinar
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How to setup the uScope (ver 6.01) with the COP Paddle
Mario shows us how to assemble the COP Paddle, boot up and setup the uScope by adjusting the time base and trigger to get a steady signal off a Dodge Charger. He...
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