Mitchell 1 Updates OnDemand5.com Version 2.5
Mitchell 1 announces it has added new features and updated existing content in its popular OnDemand5.com Version 2.5 software.
Tech Feature: Finding Electrical Shorts on Multiple Circuits
When I was a kid, I saw a movie called the “Juggernaut” with Richard Harris as the main character. It was about a cruise liner that was about to blow up because a terrorist had planted 55 gallon drum bombs all over the ship. The premise of the story line is that Richard Harris was going to save all the people on the ship by defusing the bombs. All through the movie, there were references to the different relays and electrical circuits.
Tech Tip: Does a Generic OBD II Tool Show All Volkswagen Codes?
Generic OBD II tools may not give the complete picture of what is happening with a car. Consider what happened to me with my 2000 VW GTI 1.8T. The car had been intermittently stalling out over a period of a few weeks. The check engine light was not lit. One evening, as I was leaving work, the car stalled again. Fortunately, I had my laptop with me and had several diagnostic programs installed, so I ran a scan.
Can do CAN: A Simple Look at a Complex System
Ever wonder how your cable TV comes into your home on that single coaxial cable? In simple terms… it’s like a CAN system. A good definition of a CAN system would be: High speed communication sent via data lines to and from components.
Tech Feature: Diagnosing Ford Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Problems
To diagnose and repair Ford exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems properly, it is important to understand how they work and what is unique to the product line.
Management: Diagnostic Fee or Diagnostics Free
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the same lines from customers after I have diagnosed a problem: “Well, I could have done that myself,” “I would have looked there for the problem if I had the time” or “I don’t know why you’re charging me for something so simple.”
Top 5 Tools: James Briggs, Briggs Auto Service
James Briggs, owner Briggs Auto Service Painted Post, NY iATN — A lot of information. ALLDATA — Repair and estimation information. Mitchell 1 — Wiring diagrams. Power Probe III — Electrical genius. Snap-on SOLUS, Vantage Pro and A/C Machine
Toyota’s Techstream Lite Introduction is a Winner for Three Attendees at the 2009 CARS Expo in Las Vegas
Demos of the new system were available at the recent CARS Expo in Las Vegas, and attendees were encouraged to enter a drawing to win one of three Techstream Lite Diagnostic Kits.
Tech Feature: Breezing Through Ignition Off Draw Tests
One of the biggest differences in servicing the Sebring convertible from other Chrysler models was its battery location – behind the driver’s side wheel well.
Mitchell 1’s OnDemand5.com Goes Global with New Google Language Translation Tool
This new tool is particularity useful to translate the popular online program into a variety of different languages, including Spanish, French, Korean and Vietnamese.