VIDEO: Power Distribution From Alternator To Battery
Andrew Markel explains how the battery’s power from the alternator is distributed to the other electrical components. Sponsored by Nissan.
VIDEO: Choosing The Right Battery For The Right Customer
Andrew Markel explains the specifications to look for when shopping for batteries in order to match it to the customer’s usage case. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
EnerSys Upgrades ODYSSEY Performance Series Group 31 Battery
The ODYSSEY 31-925 battery is designed to handle the increased use of onboard accessories in today’s commercial trucks and tractor-trailers.
VIDEO: Charging System Diagnostics
Andrew Markel goes over alternator diagnostics and the tools and knowledge you need to maximize charging performance. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Toyota Charging System Diagnostics
A remanufactured alternator has just been installed on a 2008 Toyota Tundra. A few days ago, it left your shop with a happy owner, and now it has returned with the battery warning light glaring in your face. What’s your next move?
Acura Tech Tip: Battery Cable Reset For Electrical Problems
Many automotive systems today rely on software. Should that software develop errors, which can happen from something like a low battery or when a learn procedure is interrupted, it can cause all sorts of odd electrical problems that can be difficult to troubleshoot. If you’ve got such a problem, try doing a battery cable reset; it just might do the trick.
Kia Battery Discharge At High Temperatures
Some 1998-2001 Kia Sephia 1.8L vehicles built between Oct. ’97 and May ’01, and some 1.8L Spectra vehicles built between Feb.’00 and March ’04 may experience battery discharge when operated in high ambient temperatures for extended periods.
Selling Batteries: Use Cell Phone Battery Life As A Sales Tool
When 10% power is reached, some phones go into a battery saving mode. You have a similar tool in your arsenal for car batteries: conductance testing.
Selling Batteries With A State-Of-Health Strategy
Batteries can be an easy sell because customers understand their importance. Unfortunately, many customers let theirs die before looking for a new one.
Can You Service Modern Batteries?
The construction of batteries has changed significantly from olden days. Battery issues are now even more difficult to diagnose. Here is what is different.
A Look at Next Generation Import Start/Stop Systems
Although stop/start idle systems have been used on hybrid vehicles for many years, a growing number of non-hybrid late model import models are also being equipped with this fuel-saving technology. For 2015, almost every major automaker offers one or more models with stop/start idle control. Many experts predict that within the next two years, over
Import Insights: BMW (September 2014)
BMW Partners with Samsung for Battery Cells The BMW Group and Samsung SDI plan to expand their supply relationship for battery cells for electro-mobility. The two companies recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect in Seoul. Samsung SDI will supply the BMW Group with battery cells for the BMW i3, BMW i8
