This course is will introduce you to social media and explain the importance of why your business needs to be visible there. Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: Recognize the importance of an automotive business being visible on social media Explain the basics of the top social media platforms Describe […]
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If we were to start by trying to perform many different tests on every car starting with compression testing, moving on to ignitions specific tests and followed by fuel tests, we would never make any money on any diagnostic job at all. What if we took a different approach? An approach that consists of viewing […]
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Bill Fulton takes you into the shop for live vehicle training. He will cover APPS and TPS sensors, Networking & Bussing, CCD wires and bus circuits, KOER and KOEO testing, Cam and Crank diagnostics and Auto Shut Down & Fuel Pump Relay Schematics and testing. Topics Covered: Electronic Throttle Control: Hard faults & functional testing NGC 5 Volt […]
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After attending this course, the student will have a thorough understanding of the two common types of networking systems used on vehicles today and understanding how to diagnose those issues. Topics Covered: What is networking? Students will be presented with an overview of multiplexing, networking systems and how the various modules are integrated onto a […]
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In this course Bill Fulton will be covering high side and low side fuel systems, the injector drive circuit, current ramping the fuel pump and individual cylinder fuel control. You will also learn about new technology with scan tool functions so you can properly handle these vehicles when they come to your shop. Topics Covered: […]
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Power Up Your Power Stroke Skills – 6.7L The Powerstroke 6.7L is a newer Ford diesel that is equipped with a Piezo-common rail fuel injection system, dual boost and variable vane turbocharger plus reverse flow cylinder heads. A review of the engine and subsystems is mentioned on the following systems: Common rail injection system, injector […]
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Power Up Your Power Stroke Skills – 6.4L Powerstroke 6.4L was not used by Ford for many years. It was used from mid 2007 to 2010. The 6.4L brought about the use of the aftertreatment system and common rail injection. The AVI video training will include information and diagnostic procedures related to this engine. Instruction […]
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Power Up Your Power Stroke Skills – 6.0L This video presentation will review the Powerstroke 6.0L and subsystems. This presentation will cover the diagnosis and update information needed to repair issues found on these trucks. Information will include: Review of the high pressure oil system, leak checks and components Fuel system updates and issues found […]
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In this tech tip from LBT-270 “Parasitic Current Draw”, instructor Dave Hobbs shows a quick and easy way to do a parasitic current draw test and the usefulness of a battery disconnect for long periods of vehicle storage.
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Electrical Troubleshooting and Schematic Based Diagnostics Join us Live April 18th at 4pm EDT – This HD Broadcast event from Bill Fulton “Electrical Troubleshooting and Schematic Based Diagnostics”, is a comprehensive schematic based look at the path technicians should take when faced with electrical issues. Topics covered include: Electrical schematic based diagnostics Color coding voltage, grounds, components, […]
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Bosch Quick Strike EVAP System Diagnostics The most common evaporative emissions fault codes relate to leaks in the fuel vapor system, which means checking for leaks is a critical diagnostic process. Unfortunately, not all vehicles use the same EVAP system, which complicates the leak checking process. The addition of gas capless systems also creates issues […]
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In this tech tip from AVI course Labscope Diagnostics Version 3.0, AVI instructor Bill Fulton explains how to determine whether a P0300 code is caused by an ignition or lean density misfire by looking at the fuel trim values with your scan tool.
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