Additional Resources Resources
Equipment Information, Training, Updates |
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| Autel Main Page | Autel's Product, Software and Support | ||
| Fluke Multimeters and Test Equipment | Information about electrical test equipment. Some on line training also. | ||
| Hunter Engineering | Information on wheel alignment, brakes, exhaust, and tires. | ||
| OTC Genisys Scan Tool | On-line training modules on how to use this scan tool. | ||
| OTC - Tool Support, Updates and Downloads | Updates, Downloads, Technical Support | ||
| PICO Diagnostic Tools | Diagnostic Scopes and Equipment Support Info | ||
| Robinaire - Service Equipment | Assembled Links for Robinaire equipment | ||
| Ross-Tech | Diagnostic Software for VW and Audi Vehicles | ||
| Snap-on Diagnostic Equipment and Training | Snap-on Scanner Training and Support Portal | ||
Technical Information, Specification |
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| All About Circuits | Electronics Site for Everything Electrical | ||
| ALLDATA | Alldata Link for Technical information | ||
| Identifix | Identifix Direct Hit Link | ||
| Mitchell ProDemand | Mitchell Pro-demand Technical Information Link | ||
| NASTF - OEM Re-Programming Site | A Great Site with Information for All OEM Re-Programming and Factory Diagnostic Software | ||
| NHTSA recalls | A VIN Based Search Tool to Look up Safety Recalls | ||
| OBD II Code Definitions | A Great Site for looking up DTC Codes, What Causes Them, and Common Repairs | ||
| OBD II.com | Understanding on board diagnostic terminology. | ||
| OBD-Codes Site | OBD-Codes Site Technical Information Link | ||
Associations |
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| ATRA | ATRA Direct Hit Link | ||
| ATSG Link | Membership based ATSG is a technical support service in the Automatic Transmission Industry. | ||
| Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association | An organization is for professional transmission re-builders. | ||
| Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association | An organization designed specifically for engine re-builders. Tech Center for articles about engine rebuilding. | ||
| iATN | Membership - online community of automotive professionals, where automotive technicians talk real-world problems | ||
| Mobile Air Conditioning Society | Non-profit trade association for automotive heating and air conditioning technicians. | ||
| National Automotive Radiator Service Association | Information about radiators and cooling systems. | ||
| Motor Vehicle Recalls | A resource center with search engines for vehicle recalls, tire recalls, vehicle equipment recalls, and more. | ||
Publications |
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| 4 LO .com | Information about four-wheel drive and off-roading. | ||
| Automotive Museums | Links to 22+ Car Museums around the World | ||
| Brake and Front End Magazine | Articles on brakes, steering and suspension systems. | ||
| Car Care Guide | Contains information about vehicle maintenance and service. | ||
| Engine Builder | Has many articles on engine rebuilding and performance. | ||
| GEARS Magazine | On-line magazine with articles about transmissions | ||
| History of the Wheel | A Fun Site about the Invention and History of the Wheel | ||
| How Stuff Works | Explains in simple terms how almost anything works. Search by clicking on the "auto" button left side | ||
| Power Transmission | Information about gears and bearings. | ||
| Tomorrows Tech | Tomorrow's Technician is the only magazine completely dedicated to the student automotive technician. | ||
| Transmission Digest | On-Line Transmission Magazine for Technical Articles, Tips, Drivability issues | ||
Part Vendors |
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| Bowtie Overdrives | Custom installation information of 4L60-700R4's, | ||
| Car-Part | Used Car Part Supplier | ||
| European Parts Look-up Site | Huge Database of Part Numbers for Euro and Unusual Makes & Models | ||
| Gates Corporation | Has a wealth of information about automotive belts and hoses. | ||
| Monroe Shocks and Struts | Check out the "Tech Support" information about vehicle dynamics, suspension systems and ride control. | ||
| NGK Spark Plugs | Check out the "Tech Support" information about spark plugs, wires, and oxygen sensors. | ||
| Permatex | On-line training videos on gasket makers, thread lockers, and windshield repair. | ||
| Raybestos brakes | Information on brake operation and problems. | ||
| Sonnax | Sonnax Direct Hit Link | ||
| Superior Transmission | Transmission Parts Supplier | ||
| Tire Rack Suspension Tech | Information on a wide variety of suspension-related subjects including modifications. | ||
| Tire Rack Tire Tech | Information on a wide variety of tire-related subjects | ||
| TransG0 | TransG0 Link to main page | ||
| Transtar Technical Bulletins | Transtar Technical Bulletins Technical Information Link | ||
| Transtar Transcend Year-Make-Model Guide | Transmission Application Guide | ||
| Transtar Transmission | 1st call Premier Transmission Parts Supplier | ||
| Transtar TSB's | Transtar TSB Lookup Tool | ||
| Transtec | Transtec Technical Information Blog | ||
| Valvoline Technology | This site has a lot of information on oil and engine lubrication | ||
| Wells Electronics | Electrical Manufacturers site | ||
| West Coast Differentials | Information on rear axles and differentials | ||
| Yokahama Tires | Information on tire safety, sizing, construction and customizing | ||
Electrical Diagnostic Training |
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Ohm's Law - Circuit Resistance Testing |
Handy online tool to calculate missing circuit value with two known values. |
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Multimeters — Types, Operation and Use |
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| How to Use a Multimeter to Diagnose Common Problems | How to Use a Multimeter | ||
| The Best Multimeter in The World (How to Use Them) | Beginners Guide to Using a Multimeter. Generic – Non-Automotive | ||
| Mastering Meters & Advanced Electrical Diagnostics | Video Training with Dave Hobbs-Delphi | ||
| How to Use a Multimeter to Troubleshoot Common Problems | Video Training with BBB Industries | ||
| How to use a Multimeter for beginners: Part 1 | Video Tutorial on Voltage Measurements | ||
| How to Use a Multimeter for Advanced Measurements: Part 2 | Video Tutorial on Current Probes, Clamps and Transducers | ||
| How to Use a Multimeter for Advanced Measurements: Part 2 a | Video Tutorial on Current Measurement | ||
| How to Use a Multimeter for Advanced Measurements: Part 3 | Video Tutorial on Resistance and Continuity Measurements | ||
| How to Use a Current Clamp Meter | Video Tutorial on Using Current Clamp Meters | ||
| Using Current Clamp Meters or Current Clamp | Another Video Tutorial on Current Clamp Meter Usage | ||
| Multimeter Review | Buyers Guide | Featuring a 1 mA to 100 A Low Current Clamp Meter | ||
| Multimeter Basics, Voltage and Resistance Tests | Video Tutorial with Scanner Danner | ||
Understanding Electrical Diagrams and Schematics |
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| Electrical Troubleshooting | Video tutorial with Eric the Car Guy | ||
| How to Read a Wiring Diagram – Part I | Reading Wiring Diagram Series | ||
| How to Read a Wiring Diagram – Part II | Reading Wiring Diagram Series | ||
| How to Read a Wiring Diagram – Part III | Reading Wiring Diagram Series | ||
| How to Read a Wiring Diagram – Part IV | Reading Wiring Diagram Series | ||
| How to Read a Wiring Diagram – Part V | Reading Wiring Diagram Series | ||
| How to Read a Wiring Diagram – Part VI | Reading Wiring Diagram Series | ||
| Reading Electrical Block Diagrams | Video Tutorial with Motor Age | ||
| Wire Color Coding | Article from Jorge Menchu with ASE Wave | ||
| Wire Color Coding | Video from Jorge Menchu with ASE Wave | ||
| Electrical and Schematic Troubleshooting | Video Tutorial with Bill Fulton | ||
| Electrical Diagnostics Part I | Video Tutorial with “G” Jerry Truglia and Rich Peterson | ||
| Electrical Diagnostics Part II | Video Tutorial with “G” Jerry Truglia and Rich Peterson | ||
| Basic Electricity for Service Techs: Ohm’s law, Current Flow, Opens & Shorts | Video Tutorial with BBB Industries | ||
| Understanding Electrical Circuits and How To Test Them | Video Tutorial with Motor Age | ||
| Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting | Video Tutorial with Jerry Truglia | ||
| Electrical Testing and Troubleshooting Tips | Video Tutorial with Vince Fischelli | ||
Test Lights |
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| Basic Test Light Use | Eric The Car Guy | ||
| How to Test Automotive Grounds | Testing Automotive Grounds | ||
| Test Lights - Regular vs Logic Probe | |||
| How to use a automotive test light | DIY & Basics | ||
| How To Use an Automotive Test Light and Find Problems | Useful Test Light Information | ||
| How to Test for a Short to Ground | DVOM Meter vs Test Light tutorial with Scanner Danner | ||
| How to Make an LED Test Light | Instructions to Make Your Own LED Test Light | ||
| How to Make Your Own Test Light | Quick Video on How To Make an LED Test Light | ||
| How to make your own short circuit detector | Instructions to Make Your Own Short Circuit Detector | ||
| How to Measure the Current Draw of Your Test Light | Incandescent vs LED Current Draw Tutorial with Scanner Danner | ||
| Logic Probe Testing | |||
| How to Make Your Own Logic Probe | |||
| Homemade Logic Probe Test Light | |||
| DIY Schematic To Build a Logic Probe | |||
| Not all test lights are created equal | |||
Battery Parasitic Load Testing |
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| How to Find a Battery Drain | |||
| Basic Draw Test Using a Multimeter | Very Basic Content | ||
| Parasitic Draw Testing | |||
| Parasitic Draw Test Methods | Pete Meier with Motor Age | ||
| Voltage Drop Testing Across Fuses | Pete Meier with Motor Age | ||
| Improved Methods of Battery Drain Testing | |||
| How To Locate and Identify a Parasitic Drain | |||
| Parasitic Load testing with Multimeter (No Battery Saver Used) | Eric the Car Guy | ||
| Parasitic Current Draw Test, AMP Clamp Tech Tip | With Dave Hobbs from Delphi | ||
| Battery Keeps Going Dead, What to Test Before Replacing | Video Tutorial with Scanner Danner | ||
| Battery Drains Tech Tip | With Dave Hobbs | ||
| How to Test an Alternator | Video Tutorial with Scanner Danner | ||
| How to Find a Short to Ground (Blown Fuse) | Video Tutorial with Scanner Danner | ||
| How to Locate a Parasitic Battery Drain - Part I | Video Tutorial with Scanner Danner | ||
| How to Locate a Parasitic Battery Drain - Part II | Video Tutorial with Scanner Danner | ||
| Parasitic Load Testing at Fuses Using a Voltmeter | Article | ||
| A New Approach to Parasitic Draw Testing | Motor Age Magazine Article | ||
| Inductive Ammeter Conducting Parasitic Draw test | Hot Rod Magazine Article | ||
| How to Locate a Parasitic Drain | Motor Magazine Article | ||
Voltage Drop Testing |
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| Voltage Drop Testing - Complete Topic Motor Age | Pete Meier & Jerry Truglia | ||
| More Voltage Drop Testing | Pete Meier & Jerry Truglia | ||
| Basic Voltage Drop Testing for Automotive Electrical Testing | |||
| Understanding Voltage Drop | |||
| What is Voltage Drop? | With Dan Sullivan | ||
| Voltage Drop – Part I | |||
| Voltage Drop – Part II | |||
| Voltage Drop – Part III | |||
| Voltage Drop – Part IV | |||
| Voltage Drop Test Tech Tip | Delco Remy | ||
| Voltage Drop Testing with the Power Probe Hook | |||
Relays, Operation, Wiring, Diagnosis and Testing |
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| Vehicle Relays - Operation & Diagnosis | With Dan Sullivan | ||
| Vehicle Relays - Testing From the Relay Base | With Dan Sullivan | ||
| How to Test a Relay | DIY, Basic Level | ||
| Electrical Series: How to Test a Relay | |||
| How to Test a 4-pin Relay | |||
| How to Wire up a Relay | |||
| How to wire a relay – Tutorial | |||
| What is a Relay? How a Relay works! | Non-Automotive | ||
| What is a Relay? How does a Relay works! (Silent) | |||
| Understanding 12v DC Switches, Relays, Solenoids - Part I | |||
| How to use Switches, Relays, Solenoids in your 12v Wiring Harness - Part II | |||
| Testing Relays with the Power Probe | |||
| Using the Uactivate Relay Tester | |||
| How Does A Relay Work | Automotive Relay SPDT | ||
| Testing a Relay With and Without a Diagram | OHM Meter Usage | ||
| Wiring Products - How to Wire an Automotive Relay | |||
| Basic Automotive Relay Operation and Simple Wiring | Video Quality Poor, Great Fundamentals | ||
| How Relays Work and How to Wire Them | Poor Narration, Good Fundamentals | ||
| Switches, Relays and Wiring Diagrams | ADP Training | ||
Education & Certification |
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| Air Condition.com | A great source of air conditioning diagnosis and repair information. | ||
| ASE Student | The official site for ASE testing. | ||
| ASE | Home site for ASE testing. | ||
| Auto Facts | Learn how to read wiring schematics | ||
| Autoshop 101 | A good site for learning about automotive electricity and electronics. | ||
| Electrical Diagnostic Strategy Guide | A great Electrical Diagnostic Strategy handout | ||
| Molecular Expressions | A great source of electrical theory | ||
| USA Trans Doctor | Diagnostic information for both manual and automatic transmissions. | ||
| VEHQ.com | A lot of information about car stuff | ||
Youtube Channels |
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| ADP Video Training | |||
| AES Wave | |||
| Scanner Danner | |||
| Scanner Danner Premium | |||
| Vince Fischelli | |||
Safety & Environmental |
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| As Bad As Drunks? | The study postulates that cell phone usage while driving is as dangerous as drunk driving. | ||
| Car Safety: | A place to search safety ratings for motor vehicles and accessories. | ||
| CCAR-Greenlink | Provides information on hazardous waste and materials used in an automotive shop. | ||
| Deadly Distractions | An overview of many distractions in daily driving including radio and music. | ||
| Distracted Driving | Read about facts and statistics of distracted driving. | ||
| Distractions | Site covers various sources of distractions like cell phones, mp3 players, ipods, and so on. | ||
| Hanford Fire Department | Everything about fire extinguishers | ||
| Laws | Find out about laws governing cell phone usage and texting in various states. | ||
| Lemon Law | Many FAQs on the Lemon Law topic. | ||
| MACS Air Conditioning | MACS study guide for the EPA section 609 refrigeration certification. | ||
| Mobile Phone Use | Highlights the dangers of using mobile phones while driving with recommendations to reduce the risks. | ||
| Recalls & Defects | The most authoritative source on motor vehicle recalls and defects. | ||
| Safety Complaints | Find out how to file a safety complaint for your vehicle. | ||
| Texting | The NPR outlines the dangers and risks of texting while driving. | ||
| US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Explanation of ozone and refrigerant. | ||
| Vehicle Recalls | The EPA provides information on present | ||