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FEATURES

12 // What to Look for When Buying a ScopeIf you’re in the market for a new scope, Underhood Service Editor AndrewMarkel has provided his recommendations on how you can get the most bangfor your diagnostic dollar.

18 // Tooling Up for the Diagnostic ProcessAutomotive trainer John Forro advocates knowing your tooling needs and developing a strong relationship with those tools. Knowing a tool’s capabili-ties and limitations will help you advance your diagnostic process.

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EDITOR’SNOTES

Are you a shop owner in need of qualified employees? In today’s competitive business

climate, it’s imperative that you find eager, quali-fied candidates to ensure your company’s success.Or are you a technician or parts distributionprofessional seeking a job that better matches your skill set?The demand for skilled workers in the

automotive repair industry is higherthan ever and continues to grow eachyear. Based on a study by U.S. News &World Report, automotive technicians madethe list for the Top 100 Best Jobs in 2013. The top 100 jobs were chosen according to their

ability to meet three important factors: the numberof available job openings, the opportunity for ad-vancement within the field and the ability for work-ers to meet their financial obligations.To best serve our readership, Babcox Media has

re c e n t l y l a u n c h e d a n e w j o b b o a rd s i t e — AutoProJobs.com — with a team backing it up that’shere to help applicants stand out from the crowd,and connect employers to the qualified automotiveprofessionals they’re looking to hire.Applicants can post their resume online for

prospective employers to find, and stay up-to-dateon the latest industry happenings through thenewsletter and blog. There, you’ll find informationon improving your job search, ASE test-taking tipsand advice, and more.Not only will your job be posted on an industry

exclusive job board, but on an array of BabcoxMedia e-newsletters and websites — including ToolConnect and TechShopMag.com. Our team willmake sure your posting is seen by the right peoplein the industry.And part of the AutoProJobs team may be coming

to a shop near you — maybe even your shop! The AutoProJobs team — Libby Melhus and Hallie

Brown, under the direction of sales manager KarenKaim — wanted to get actively involved in the industry.

“ A l o n g w i t hproviding the latest jobopenings and resources for the job hunt, we decidedto start a blog chronicling our experiences as we im-merse ourselves in shop culture and get to knowday-to-day life in a shop,” Libby said. “We’re plan-ning on highlighting different shops around theMidwest and learning new things along the way.”“Anyone can try and say they know about a

career,” Hallie said. “But we don’t want to just saywe know what it’s like to be a technician in the auto-motive industry –– we want to actually experience it.Now, I’m not saying that visiting a shop for a couplehours will make us professionals, but it will give usthe experience to talk about the dedication employ-ers and employees put into their work. And it goeseven farther than that. We’ll be able to hear first-hand what’s going on in the car care industry ––good or bad –– and convey that information to you.”So stay tuned for some interesting (and probably

amusing) posts from the team. Be sure to connect on Facebook and Twitter:

w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / A u t o P r o J o b s a n dtwitter.com/Auto_Pro_Jobs for the latest job post-ings and updates. TS

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Pulling a P0135 Oxygen SensorHeater Circuit Malfunction

(Bank 1 Sensor 1) code meansyou’re dealing with a possibleoxygen sensor heater element andor associated components in thiscircuit. This article will attempt toprovide a game plan for diagnos-ing a vehicle with this code. I’ve found through my research

that all of the car manufacturersappear to have similar logic onhow these systems may work, butI always start my process by look-ing to see if any feed or groundissues may exist in the circuit. Aquick review of the schematic forthis system shows a feed supply,A/F fuse, A/F relay, A/F sensorheater and ECM. This month’s diag-

nostic journey be-gins with a Toyotaproduct. (See side-bar on page 8 forinformation on atraining video thatoffers a good per-spective into theoperation of theseToyota systems.) Our subject vehicle

is a 2003 ToyotaHighlander 3.0L.This vehicle is set to

go to emissions testing and needsthe oxygen sensor heater monitorto run and pass prior to testing. We’ll approach this process in a

logical format; the Toyota Tech-stream software as well as thePico lab scope will be used. Itmust be clear upon starting thisprocess that the correct sensorbe identified; there are two sen-sors at the front of the engine.One of the sensors is in plainview and can be easily mistakenas the faulty sensor. I have provided two photos

(Photos 1 and 2) that show thesensors as they appear on thissubject vehicle. The sensor clos-est to the engine firewall is A/Fbank 1 sensor 1. We’ll use the

sensor that was noted near the radiator as the one to comparewith our suspect sensor. The mal-function thresholds have beennoted as the heater current beingtoo low or too high. The ToyotaTechstream software will first beused to confirm our trouble code

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PULLING CODES

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information. We willalso review the voltageand current informa-tion for both our heatercircuits. A Techstream snap-

shot was performedand Figure 1 notes theactivity on A/F B2S1;there was no activitynoted on A/F B1S1.The tool also indicatedthat there was a P0135 stored in the controller’s mem-ory. I decided that I would first review the activity onA/F B2S1, as this would provide a base for known-good. Figures 2 and 3 on page 10 from the Pico lab scope

show the voltage available at the feed side of the

heater circuit as well asthe switching activityof the current. The volt-age is to be checked onthe feed side and thecontrol side of the oxy-gen sensor heater cir-cuit to get the full elec-trical picture. Figure 2 shows the

feed side voltage aswell as the switching

current in the heater circuit. The voltage on the otherside of the heater circuit was checked and found to beswitching as well. This denoted known-good activity.Figure 2 indicates that there is a good feed, relay andwiring up to the heater circuit in one visual. We will now take a look at our suspect sensor A/F

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Scion Engine Performance training video from AVI.With this extensive 3.5-hour training program, youwill receive the all-new Toyota, Lexus & Scion TrainingManual, which includes repair information, ATG tipsand testing examples from known-good and faultysystems. Also included are live OEM and aftermarketscan tool captures, photos and lab scope captures.For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/1b0PIDa.

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B1S1. Figure 3 shows feed voltage going into theheater circuit and current flow in the heater circuit.There is voltage to the heater circuit; the wiring andrelay are good up to that point. Note that there is nocurrent flow in the heater circuit. It’s now time to check voltage activity on the control

side of the circuit; Figure 4 shows this activity. Note thatthe ECM attempts to switch the voltage; the voltage is ata level of 4 volts. The switching then stops. There wasnever any current flow in the circuit. This implies an 8-to-10-volt drop across the heater element. The dynamicresistance of the heater element was too high. The oxygen sensor was replaced and the system is

now working as designed. This Pulling Codes case isnow closed. TS

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1. Automotive Scopes OnlyThis tip is for the newbies. It’s easy to find a single-channel scope for less than $200. These are notdesigned for automotive technicians. Cheap genericscopes have very low sample rates and can’t bufferenough information for faster waveforms like serialdata bus circuits. Also, the refresh rate of somecheap scopes can leave you looking at a blankscreen when there actually is a lot of activity. Some automotive scopes have a “glitch snare”

function that can cap-ture waveforms to

expose abnormalsignal patterns.

2. Look at the Manual OnlineMany scope manufacturers have the manuals fortheir scopes available online in PDF format. This isvery valuable for evaluating if a scope will meetyour needs. If a manual is not good, chances are thescope will not be good.

3. Automated TestsSome scopes have built-in testing modes for pri-mary ignition circuits, cylinder balance and alterna-tor signal patterns. These special modes can guideyou through the correct connection, leads and whatprocedures to perform on the vehicle. These can bea real time-saver and help you to perform a moreaccurate diagnosis.

4. BundlesMany dedicatedscan tools offer ascope as an

option. Manyof these


BUYING A SCOPE

Andrew MarkelEditor, Underhood Service

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A scope is by definition just a meter that can plot the information on a graph. But, today’s scopesare so much more. Faster processors, better software and new sensors are allowing scopes to cap-ture more detailed patterns and they can help you to interpret them. If you’re in the market for a scope, it can be confusing. A full-feature scope with all the accessories

can cost more than a scan tool. To get the most bang for your diagnostic dollar, here are six itemsyou should look for when buying a new scope.

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simply plug into the scan tool or slide into a slot as amodule. Some new scan tools interface with the scopemodule via Bluetooth. Ask your scan tool providerwhat they offer for a companion scope.

5. Computer ConnectionOne of the most valuable features on diagnostic toolsis the capturing and sharing of information. Beingable to transfer waveforms from the tool to a comput-er allows you to build a waveform library and shareonline to analyze the information.

A computer connection can also be used to updatethe firmware of the scope. This can increase the func-tionality of the tool during its entire life.

6. Online SupportBefore you buy a scope, visit the manufacturer’s web-site to see what support they offer for users. Somemanufacturers offer reference libraries of waveformsand user forums to interact with other users. Usingthese features can help you get the most of your newscope.

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10 Scope Accessories You Can’t Live Without

If you’re buying a newscope or upgrading oneyou already own, here are10 accessories that canmake you more productive.

1. Pressure TransducersA scope can be used to diagnosis mechanical sys-tems if you have the right accessories. A pressuretransducer turns pressure changes in air and fluidsinto signals that can be displayed on a scope. With apressure transducer connected to the dipstick tube,you can perform a leak-down check without pulling asingle spark plug. They can also be used on cooling,transmission and exhaust systems. Kits will vary inprice depending on the pressure range of the trans-ducer and the adapters included in the set.

2. Breakout BoxesNothing is worse than probing an OBD II DLC orsmall connector only to push the wire out the back ofthe connector. One of the best investments you canmake is the purchase of breakout boxes. The mostpopular application for breakout boxes is the OBD IIconnector. This tool can allow you to leave a scantool connected while still having access the pins ofthe OBD II connector. This can be very helpful whendiagnosing serial data bus problems.

4. Connector AdaptersOn some circuits, sticking a pin into the insulationcan lead to corrosion problems like in the case ofwheel speed sensor circuits. Connector adapters canallow you to make your measurements without dam-aging the insulation or pins in the connector.

5. Current ClampsIf you need to measure the amount of current in a cir-cuit, you need a current clamp. Current clamps canmeasure the draw of a module to the amount of cur-rent needed for a starter. Be sure to select the rightrange and features for your diagnostic needs.

6. Test LeadsYou can skimp on the scope, but never skimp on thetest leads. Better-quality leads have better shieldingto prevent random signals from leaking into thewires. Higher-quality leads use higher-quality materi-als that are temperature resistant and are more flexible. They don’t tangle easily and you won’t fightthem.



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7. Gators and ProbesYour test leads are only as good as what is connectedat the other end. High-quality alligator clips can helpyou by establishing a stable ground to test circuits.Back probe pins can be found in many sizes. These pinscan be used to pierce wires and the insulation in con-nectors to reach the terminal. When buying pin probes,the more money you spend, the smaller the probe.

8. Secondary Ignition Signal Probes/PaddlesThese inductive sensors can be placed on ignition coilsto capture the secondary ignition waveform. They donot require any back-probing or removal of the coil.Some of the probes and paddles can be used to monitor fuel injector cycle times.

9. CaseAny amount of money spent on a protective case foryour scope will be recouped when you try to sell yourscope. A quality case will protect your scope fromchemicals and the occasional drop.

10. Time & TrainingThe best accessories you can purchase for your scopeare time and training. Great scope technicians are notborn, they are made. During shop downtime, pull outyour scope and start playing with the menus and meas-ure a few vehicles to build a waveform library. Take timewith the manual and use any online support. TS

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Ioften say that before getting started in the bay, youmust prepare your most important tool for the diag-

nostic job — your brain! However, for this article, I’lldiscuss the importance of other types of tools that weas technicians use to aid in our diagnostic process. Oftentimes, I am told by fellow techs and students

how impressive my collection of tools appears to be.See Photo 1. I believe that most techs have a toolfetish and, sadly, I am not exempt from this condi-tion. What is most important, however, is actuallyusing the tools that one purchases, whether they arebasic hand tools, special service tools, scan tools, labscopes, gas analyzers or whatever else that might becollected in that tool chest. That 3/8 ratchet that youuse every day has easily paid for itself millions oftimes over, but what about the lab scope in yourbottom toolbox drawer? Quality tools set us back agreat deal of money and if we don’t use them often,we are merely collecting tools instead of using themto make us money!We have all heard about that guy on Craigslist who

retires and tries to sell his lifelong tool collection to-taling more than $100,000 for less than 20% of whathe paid for it. The sad part is I don’t even think thatmost people get anywhere near as much as their al-ready discounted price. I have personally purchasedmany tools from people at deep discounted pricesand, yes, I too have sold some tools for prices farbelow what I paid for them. The best solution whenbuying tools is to only buy the ones that you knowyou will use to make money! After you purchasethese tools, forget about ever selling them becauseyou’ll take a loss. I would rather give a tool to apromising young technician to help them out thansell it for pennies on the dollar. We as technicians are bombarded with new tools

promising to make our jobs easier and make usmoney daily. Some do, and some simply fall short.The secret isn’t owning every fancy tool that comesout, but rather it’s knowing our tooling needs and

then developing an intimate relationship with thattool. For the sake of this article, I counted how many3/8 ratchets I currently own. I own 12 different 3/8ratchets of various shapes and sizes. I, like you, havemy personal favorite of the bunch, which I use daily!I know everything there is to know about this tool. Iknow its capabilities and its limitations. I can feelwhen there is something wrong with it, I have devel-oped new uses for it such as propping up the intake

plenum when I’m changing the rear coil packs onmany of the front-wheel-drive vehicles, and I justknow this tool as well as I know my own right hand. It’s very important that we develop the same rela-

tionship with our more expensive diagnostic toolssuch as scan tools, scopes, volt meters, smoke ma-chines, gas analyzers, etc. Just owning a lab scope,for example, won’t make you money. If you onlyuse it a couple of times a year, you will never be-come proficient at using it, you may get a poor


TOOLING UP

John ForroContributing Writer

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waveform and not realize that it’s aresult of something you’re doingwrong, or that the tool isn’t capableof displaying the signal you’re try-ing to view. Most of the articles that you read

with instructors using their scopesto view engine timing correlations,vacuum waveforms, pressuretransducing testing and other suchitems are a result of them havingachieved an intimate relationshipwith that tool. They take their un-derstanding of how a vehicle is de-signed to function, they know thelimitations of what their tool cando, and finally they recognize aneed for a particular test that canmake our jobs easier to diagnosevarious problems found on a car.You can trust me when I tell youthat there is absolutely no waythey, or anyone else, can successful-ly use these newer testing proce-dures without having a thoroughknowledge and understanding ofboth their tool and an understand-ing of how a vehicle is supposed tofunction. This takes years of prac-tice and learning to accomplish. The benefits of taking the time to

learn your tools and to learn asmuch as possible about the vehi-cles you work on are amazing! Youwill be able to not only diagnosevehicles quickly and correctly, butthe process will be easier! All ofthis will make you more profit,which you can then use to buymore tools…

Let’s take a look at three examples:

Example 1: Weird/ToughDriveability Case Study:I had a 6.0L GM product come intomy shop with a random misfirecode stored in the PCM’s memory.I looked at the misfire historycounters and noticed that all thecylinders on the left side of theengine had high misfire countsstored. After smoke-testing theengine, I noticed the intake gasket


It’s important to note that theway this vehicle has only one cat sensor,

the problem could actually be either of the two pre catsor the final cat. In other words, it could be anything thatmay affect the catalyst sensor’s reading!

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was leaking, and upon removal of the intake I saw ahigh amount of carbon buildup inside the intake run-ners and on the injector tips themselves. I decided toflow-test the injectors while the manifold was off —the results were mind blowing!Photo 2 shows the left-side intake runners.

Photo 3 shows the injector flow test results on a flowbench. Without having the ability to see the injectorflow, I most likely would have still had the random

misfire codes stored. These injectors were way out ofbalance compared to the other side of the engine. After a good sonic cleaning they all flowed equal

values and the vehicle was repaired! It’s important tonote that I also performed an on-car cleaning to cleanvalves and upper engine components.This was a good example of having a specialty tool

that although I didn’t need to repair this vehicle, having it did make my job easier!

Example 2: 2004 Ford F-150 5.4L; DTCs:P0171 and P0174This vehicle came in to me with a rough idle and

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stalling complaint associated with the above codesbeing set in the PCM. Before going crazy, I looked atthe current fuel trim values as well as the freeze-framedata to verify a hard code condition was present.I quickly saw that the long-term fuel trim values were

compensating for a lean condition. See Photo 4. Wehave a value of positive 12 on bank 1 and positive 16on bank 2. On the factory side of OBD for Ford, thescale is engineered to go from 0 to 25% only! This isstarting to make me think that we have to have a severe vacuum leak and possibly a contaminated MAFsensor. See Photo 5. Now, I finally get out of the car and open the hood. I

attach my scopelead to the MAF toperform a wideopen throttle snaptest. If the wire is

clean, I would expect the voltage to climb quickly in100 ms or less and reach a voltage of higher than 3.5volts.You can see from the before and after cleaning results

in Photo 6 that the MAF was indeed contaminated. Now, I still have that vacuum leak to find, so I al-

ways disconnect the power brake booster hose to at-tach my smoke machine. After a short time of induc-ing smoke into the intake system, I find the frontcorner of the intake is leaking and will need a newgasket. See Photo 7 on page 22. After a new gasket was installed and the computer

was reset the fuel trim values returned to normal and

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the vehicle was repaired.

Example 3: 2003 Ford E-2505.4L; DTC: P0420 Our last example is one of a P0420cat code. When you’re confrontedwith one of these codes it’s impor-tant to accurately diagnosewhether you need a converter or asensor if you rule out the PCM andwiring as a potential problem. Istarted by pulling the codes. SeePhoto 8.As a first step when dealing with

this code, one must determine ifthe fuel trims are out of synch. Ifyour fuel system is compensatingfor a problem or if you have a mis-fire present, you must repair thoseareas first!I’m basically seeing in Photo 9

that the short- and, more impor-

tantly, long-term fuel trims arereading fairly normal so I can safe-ly assume that my fuel mixture isoperating correctly.At this point I plan to view the

oxygen sensor’s data and see howthey respond. I’m expecting to seea biased reading on 02B1S2, soonce I do, I will try to manuallychange it by adding propane to avacuum hose to help determine ifthe sensor is stuck or not.I can see in Photo 10 that both

pre-cat sensors are switching as Iwould expect to see them do. Theyare switching fast and their voltageamplitudes are switching nicely,however, the cat sensor is stuckbelow 5 millivolts! When I intro-duce propane, I can get the catalystsensor to rise ever so slightly up toabout 80 mV. I decide it’s time to lift this vehicle

to closely inspect what I’m dealingwith. I’m a little confused because Iwould’ve expected the cat sensorto rise higher with the addedpropane or not to have changed atall. Once the vehicle is raised, I seehow this vehicle has its catalyticconverters laid out. See Photo 11.This vehicle has a total of three

converters on it. Bank 1 pre-cat ison the passenger side, Bank 2 pre-cat is on the driver’s side and thenafter the Y-pipe, there’s the finalconverter. It’s important to notethat the catalyst sensor is locatedbehind the final converter on thisvehicle. Each individual pre-cat hasno sensor directly after it.While I could personally hear no

exhaust leak coming from this vehicle while driving, I’m still curi-ous about the readings I obtained



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earlier. So I decided to look at thesensor’s data again, but this time atidle and fully warmed. At idle, thecatalyst sensor actually had a read-ing of about 100 mV, which quicklydropped as I accelerated the engineto a higher rpm of 2,500. Could I possibly have an exhaust

leak somewhere? At this point, I decided to get out

my smoke machine and place thelarge tip into the vehicle’s tailpipe.It turns out there’s an exhaust leakpresent right by a weld on one ofthe vehicle’s front converters! SeePhoto 12.The reason I couldn’t hear the ex-

haust leak very well was becausethe hole was actually on top of thepipe and someone had tried repair-ing the hole with exhaust putty,which was making it surprisingly

very quiet. Once I chipped awaythe putty, the leak was very promi-nent. After I welded the hole shut,my catalyst sensor starting operat-ing as I would expect. The last two examples show how

coupling an understanding of thevehicles I’m working on with usingvarious types of tools will allowthe diagnostic process to becomeeasier! TS

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DIAGNOSTICTOOLS

PRODUCTPREVIEWSTheFuture ofDiagnosticTablets

MatcoTools’Maximus

providesthe automo-

tive industrywith a unique solutions-based diagnostics and information tablet.It is a fully functioning diagnostic tool, capable of everything frompulling codes to diagnosing the most complex problems, while alsofunctioning as a tablet computer with Windows 7 operating system.Technicians can access repair databases quickly and run multipleapplications while diagnosing vehicles. And with easy, one-click Wi-Fi updates, users can always have the most current software in aslittle as 45 seconds on a single car line. Matco ToolsCircle #47 for more information


Scan, Identify,Fix

OTC’s Encore is anAndroid-based scantool for the NorthAmerican market,capitalizing on theoperating system’sspeed, ease of use andfunctionality. Utilizingwireless capabilities, technicians can spend more time diagnosingand fixing vehicles without having to leave the vehicle to search foradditional information. Behind Encore’s 7” touch screen, which rec-ognizes common device commands such as swipe and pinch, is acustom user interface with a boot time of less than 30 seconds orless. Encore boasts: full scan functionality, including OEM domes-tic, Asian and European bidirectional controls and enhanced data;Identifix Direct-Hit; and access to popular technician forums. OTC, Bosch Automotive Service SolutionsCircle #48 for more information

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Great for Parasitic Drain Testing

Electronic Specialties has greatly improvedthe zero drift on the low DC amps function onits True RMS Low Current Clamp Meter(Model 688), and has enlarged the clampsize to accommodate larger ground cables.The meter’s features include: a larger, 19 mm(0.75”) clamp size, which can clamp overlarger ground cables and some multi groundcable systems; true RMS accuracy; greatlyimproved zero function; accurate measure-ments down to 1 mA (0.001A); 5,000 countbacklit LCD display with analog bar graph;peak MIN/MAX function; standard MIN/MAXfunction; CATIII 600 volts safety rating; built-in temperature (F and C); and a full built-indigital multimeter.Electronic SpecialtiesCircle #49 for more information

New Diagnostic System Incorporates Scan Toolwith Web Database

DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. has introduced itsnew VitalScan Diagnostic System. The VitalScan system incorpo-rates a high-tech OBD II scan tool with an extensive web-baseddata system. It allows users to conduct hundreds of specific on-board diagnostic tests in minutes, resulting in extremely detailedand on-target vehicle “health reports.” The VitalScan systemautomatically links with thousands of online documents such asOEM service bulletins, wiring diagrams and repair procedures inorder to diagnose and report quickly and accurately. The systemeven searches for similar cases and suspect parts, saving evalu-ation and diagnostic labor time.DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc.Circle #51 for more information


DIAGNOSTICTOOLS

PRODUCTPREVIEWSNew Battery Service Diagnostic PlatformIntroduced

Midtronics has introduced its new DSS-7000 Battery ServiceDiagnostic System. The DSS-7000 features full battery servicemanagement with VIN-driven testing and integration with theMidtronics Battery Management Information System; advanceddiagnostics for today’s most sophisticated battery and vehiclesystems; and automated service applications via touch-screentablet controller. Key features of the DSS-7000 are enterprise-wide battery management reporting and analysis, VIN-based vehicle service records, and WiFi networking;and it supports advanced battery and electricalsystem testing for convention-al ICE, start-stop, hybrid andEV/HEV vehicles. Midtronics Inc.Circle #50 for moreinformation


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PRODUCTPREVIEWSFull-FlowFluid Path Re-engineeredfor Reel Series

Coxreels has entirelyre-engineered the fluid

path on its 1195 Series reels.The 1195 Series now comes

equipped with an in-line swiveland a remodeled low-profile outletriser, offering superior full-flowcharacteristics and an improved

operating pressure range. The 1195Series, featuring a sturdy one-piece, all welded “A” frame basefor maximum stability and designed to handle 50’ to 125’ of 2”hose I.D. for increased volume delivery applications, now has aninline electroless nickel-plated steel NPT swivel. The swivel isanchored to a new bearing assembly that is machined from solidbillet aluminum, ensuring swivel-to-axle concentricity and properswivel alignment and improving seal life and integrity. CoxreelsCircle #52 for more information

New High-Performance Air Impact Wrench Family

The CP7748 fromChicago Pneumatic fea-tures a new design thatoffers good tool balancefor ultimate comfort forthe operator. Users willappreciate the newsmooth mechanism ofthe forward/reverseswitch at the back, aswell as the new handledesign, curved and smaller for less tension in the hand, featuring anew contoured comfort grip with protection from the cold. With quickrundown time and 922 ft.-lbs. (1,250 Nm) of maximum real torque inreverse, the CP7748 and the CP7748-2, with its 2” anvil extensionfor use of flip sockets, will exceed expectations for virtually any vehi-cle service and MRO applications, according to the company.Chicago PneumaticCircle #54 for more information

K-Seal In Demand

Solv-Tec reports that sales of its K-Sealone-step permanent coolant leak repair arerocketing. Now available nationwide fromO’Reilly, Advance Auto, AutoZone, PEP Boysand many other fine parts stores, K-Sealwill permanently fix coolant leaks in thehead, head gasket, block, radiator, heatercore and water pump. One 8-oz. bottle (P/NST5501) will treat up to 12 cylinders, whichmeans K-Seal offers the technician a greatresult and great value. For more informa-tion, contact [email protected] #53 for more information



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Craig Walter, ownerDon’s Auto AdeWarrenville, ILdonsautoade.comHunter Alignment

Machine, WA440,Hawkeye EliteSpeed of setup, ease

of use. Has completeinformation aboutthe vehicle you’realigning. The built-intire inflation systemand lighting systemon the rack are awe-some. Always accu-rate, never have to worry about head calibration.

The Bartec SD400 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tool This tool does it all. It identifies the TPMS

sensor, gives air pressure, temperature andbattery life. Allows for a printable report forthe customer.

Coats Tire Machine APX80E Makes quick work of tire changes and

excels in the low profile world.

Ingersoll Rand 2135TIMAX 1/2” ImpactWrench Small, light and powerful. Everything you

want in the air tool you use the most.

Matco/Lisle Ford 3V Broken Spark Plug Extractor Maybe we are just lucky, but we have never

not been able to remove the broken plugswith this tool. Has not failed us yet!

Robert Stone, lead mechanicTom’s Auto ServiceDracut, MASnap-on Air Hammer I’ve had mine for at least 15 years, and I can get

anything loose with this one!

Victor Technologies Torch Great for cutting/loosening anything rusted.

Snap-on Mini Cordless Drill/Driver Great for dashboards, underpanels, etc.

Snap-on SOLUS Scanner Can’t live without it. I use it along with an Autel

and have them connected to a printer to showcustomers their vehicle reports.

Internet Access all needed information. TS


TOP 5 TOOLS

The Top 5 Favorite Tools of Top Technicians

A Great Catch!Send in your list of your five favoritetools and equipment that help you mostin the shop, and you could be chosen towin a $25 gift card for Bass Pro Shops.

From scan tools to flashlights,impact wrenches to brakelathes or computer systems —tell us your Top 5 Tools, com-plete with descriptions on whythe tools are your favorites,along with your photo.

If you fulfill the aboverequirements and are chosento be in a future issue of

TechShop, we’ll send you a $25 Bass Pro Shops gift card.Submitting your favorite tools is easy. Just visit

techshopmag.com/submittoptools.aspx for the entryform.

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PRODUCTPREVIEWSNew 3/4”Composite Heavy-Duty ImpactWrench

AIRCAT has introduced its 1620Composite Heavy-Duty Impact Wrench. Thistool will blow the user away with an amazing1,150 blows per minute, all the speed of a 1/2”with 3/4” power. The tool provides 1,250 ft.-lbs.of loosening torque and 200-1,100 ft.-lbs. ofworking torque. With a comfortable, durable,lightweight composite housing (less than 7 lbs.)and a durable twin hammer, this is a greattool for heavy-duty, industrial and truck work.With AIRCAT’s patented ergonomically designedhandle and easy forward/reverse flip lever, this tool is effortless to oper-ate. The 1620 offers a one-year parts and labor warranty. AIRCAT Pneumatic ToolsCircle #57 for more information

Quickly Analyze a Vehicle’s Refrigerant

The Neutronics Ultima ID model RI-2012yfp Refrigerant Analyzerwill provide a fast, easy and accurate means to determine refrig-erant purity in refrigerant storage cylinders or directly in vehicleair conditioning systems. The instrument is supplied completewith a built-in printer, R-1234yf sample hose, R-134a samplehose, an AC power supply, tank adapters for both R-1234yf andR-134a, an internal rechargeable battery and all requiredplumbing housed within a rugged, portable storage case.

Neutronics Inc.Circle #55 for more information


New Leak Detector for Turbo and BoostedEngines Unveiled

Redline Detection’sPowerSmoke PRO repli-cates the full load of aturbo, supercharged orboosted engine so the

entire system can besafely tested forfaults with theengine off.According to thecompany, it isthe only diag-nostic leakdetector avail-able today thatcan, in a singleprocedure, reli-

ably detect anyhigh-pressure leak,

pinpoint its exactlocation and precisely

identify failing components. This new technology delivers sixtimes the volume and more than 40 times the pressure of a tradi-tional EVAP smoke machine. Another unique feature ofPowerSmoke PRO is its highly visible vapor, which is completelyfree of dyes and other contaminants. Redline Detection LLCCircle #56 for more information



NEWS

OEM Scan Tool ResourceCenter Now Online

The NASTF/ASA Scan ToolResource Center — scantoolresource.com — is openfor business thanks to

the hard work, persistence anddedication of Donny Seyfer, ownerof Seyfer Automotive in WheatRidge, CO. Tools from three OEMs — Ford,

Suzuki and VW/Audi — arereviewable on this valuableservice. Another seven toolswill soon be introduced indi-vidually to the Scan Tool Re-source Center as their prod-uct details are ready forpublication.

The Scan Tool ResourceCenter is a joint project ofthe NASTF Service Informa-tion Committee and the Me-chanical Operations Com-mittee of the AutomotiveService Association.

Innova Expands Social MediaProgram

Innova Electronics Corporationhas expanded its social mediaprogram to directly communicateand interact with automotive pro-fessionals through its InnovaExpert Diagnostics Facebook page(facebook.com/InnovaExpertDiagnostics), Twitter feed (twitter.com/Innova_Pro) andYouTube channel(youtube.com/user/innovaprotools). “Social media is a great way to

hear from our loyal professionalcustomers,” said Krista Redmond,marketing supervisor, Innova Elec-tronics Corporation. “We have

added Facebook, Twitter andYouTube especially for them as avenues to share news, provideproduct information, showcasevideos and garner customer feed-back in a very accessible way.” The new Innova Expert Diagnos-

tics Facebook page features thecompany’s news and product in-formation, helpful tips, special pro-motional contests and other infor-mation for auto care professionals.Followers on Twitter and YouTubewill be kept up-to-date on the lat-est happenings and videos from Innova Expert Diagnostics.


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New ALI Interactive Online Lift Safety TrainingCourse Is Now Live

The new online version of the Automotive Lift Institute(ALI) Lifting It Right vehicle lift safety training courseis now live. Lifting It Right: 2014 Online Edition can beaccessed at autolift.org/store.php#liftingitright.The course is produced by ALI and hosted by racing

legends Richard and Kyle Petty. ALI partnered withdealer services provider KPA to adapt material fromthe popular Lifting It Right DVD into an interactive,Web-based format. “With health and

safety officials in-creasing their focuson vehicle serviceproviders throughoutNorth America, it iscrucial that membersof the service and re-pair industry takeownership of safetyissues and embrace a proactive approach to accidentprevention,” said R.W. “Bob” O’Gorman, ALI presi-dent. “Safety materials developed by ALI, such as thistraining program, allow employers to take a leader-ship role in service bay safety instead of simply react-ing to penalty-based enforcement programs.”The training program costs $29 per trainee. Once reg-

istered, the user can take up to 90 days to successfullycomplete the course. If the participant fails the ques-tion-and-answer portion on the first try, he or she maystudy and review the course as needed before re-tak-ing the online test a second time within the allotted 90days. Upon completion of the program, each partici-pant will receive a copy of ALI’s Automotive Lift Safety Tips card and the Lifting It Right safety manualvia mail.

Matco Tools and Susan G. Komen CelebrateSuccessful PartnershipRepresentatives from Matco Tools and Susan G. Komencame together recently to celebrate the organizations’two-year partnership. Since the start of its “Tools for theCause” campaign in 2012, the company has raised morethan $436,596.39 for breast cancer awareness throughthe sales of special-edition pink products. “This is a partnership that everyone in our company

is very proud of and has strongly supported from thevery beginning,” said Tim Gilmore, president of MatcoTools. “We have worked with Komen for nearly twoyears and being able to contribute to an organizationthat supports such a great cause means a lot to ouremployees and our customers.”

On hand for the event were multiple members of theMatco Tools executive team along with Susan G.Komen regional vice president, Miguel Perez, whowas presented with a check representing Matco’s allo-cated funds from 2012-2013. During the presentationof the check, Perez spoke about Komen’s relationshipwith Matco. “Matco Tools has been a great partner for Susan G.

Komen and we are extremely pleased with the successof the campaigns thus far,” Perez said. “This compa-

ny’s dedication to corporate social responsi-bility has truly been on display over the pastyear and a half and the donations that havebeen collected are going to help end breastcancer forever.” Starting in October 2013, the company began

selling its new line of special-edition productsfor the second annual Tools for the Causecampaign. Matco will continue to sell the lim-ited edition items through Sept. 30, 2014. For more information, visit ToolsForThe

Cause.MatcoTools.com.

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Mayhew Steel Products Acquires AdjacentManufacturing Facility

Mayhew Steel Products Inc. announced in Januarythat it has completed the acquisition of the land andbuildings adjacent to its facility in the Turners FallsAirport Industrial Park in Turners Falls, MA. The property includes a modern 17,000-sq.-ft. office

and manufacturing building on a 4-acre parcel thatabuts Mayhew in the Turners Falls Airport IndustrialPark. The expansion creates a 12-acre, smoke-free campus with more than 80,000 sq. ft. of manufactur-ing, warehouse and office space. Since 2012, the Mayhew facility has been operating

24 hours per day, seven days a week. “The buildingbecame available for purchase at an opportune time aswe were planning on an addition of the existing build-ing later this year,” according to John Lawless, president. “We are proud of our long history as a U.S.manufacturer and look forward to many years of continued operation, serving our U.S. and global customers.”

In addition to providing needed room for growth, theaction will allow Mayhew to reduce its carbon foot-print by improving efficiency on particular energy-in-tensive operations.

Integrated Supply Network Opens NewLocation in PhoenixIntegrated Supply Network (ISN) has increased itsfootprint in the United States to 10 locations with thenewest addition of the ISN Phoenix Conference andTraining Center located at 2115 South 11th Ave., Suite100, Phoenix, AZ 85007. ISN designed this new facili-ty with training as the central focus. While it will bea great distri-bution pointto serve next-day shippingto Nevada,Utah, NewMexico,Arizona andSouthernCalifornia,the trainingcapabilitiesare alsoimpressive. Three dis-

tinct areas highlight the new Phoenix Conference andTraining Center. A 1,600-sq.-ft. showroom welcomes visitors with ven-

dor displays and products, as well as a customerlounge experience featuring a regulation-size pooltable, pinball machine, bar area and 70” LED TV. ISN’s warehouse features an on-car demonstration

area. At approximately 1,900 sq. ft. with stadium seating for 40+, this is where hands-on training classesusing many of ISN’s vendor partners’ products willtake place. Customers interested in using this area canbook their favorite vendor to come in and perform thenewest training procedures or enjoy one of the manypre-scheduled events that ISN has on its activity calendar. The third area in the facility is the 600-sq.-ft. train-

ing/meeting room with a wireless LCD projector and130” electric video screen. The training room has seat-ing for 40+ and can be set in theatre, classroom, conference or boardroom style to easily to fit anygroup’s needs. To host or to learn more about the ISN Conference

and Training Center, contact Bob Allomong [email protected]. TS

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PRODUCTPREVIEWS

12V Jump Starter NowFeatures Automatic Charging

Clore Automotive’s newest version of ModelNo. JNC4000, an 1,100 peak amp 12-voltjump starter from Jump-N-Carry delivers325 cranking amps of jump-startingpower from its Clore PROFORMER battery,which is specifically designed for vehiclejump starting. Industrial-grade clampsensure efficient power transfer, penetrat-ing corroded battery terminals with theirhigh-tension springs. The JNC4000 nowfeatures automatic charging, which allowsthe operator to leave the unit plugged inindefinitely without risking damage to theinternal battery. It also features a volt-meter to provide specific detail on thestate of charge of its internal battery, plusprovides information on alternator outputonce the vehicle has been started. Clore AutomotiveCircle #61 for more information

Circle #36 for Reader Service Circle #35 for Reader Service

Professional Service Carts

Tough, reliable, professional — these are the words thatembody HOMAK’s line of Professional Service Carts. Thesehigh-quality products feature ball-bearing drawer glides,full-length aluminum pulls and plenty of storage space for

all of your tools. Choose between sliding top panels forextra workspace or one of the traditional lift lid models— all featuring lockable storage compartments. Each

cart comes with HMC high-security tubular locks and fourheavy-duty casters to provide smooth, easy maneuvering intight spaces.HOMAKCircle #60 for more information

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Compressor RangeExtended to 50Horsepower

Atlas Copco Compressorshas extended the GA VSD+range of oil-injected rotaryscrew compressors through50 hp (37 kW). The GA VSD+range reduces energy con-sumption by up to 50% andincreases free air delivery byup to 13%, compared to a

traditional load/unload compressor of the same type. Integrated withthe Elektronikon controller, the cycle prevents condensation in com-pression oil, even in extremely low load conditions. The motor drive-train is completely enclosed, resulting in a NEMA 4 rating for protec-tion against dust, debris and water and the single closed oil-circuitcools the motor and lubricates the element and bearings, resulting ina very reliable and compact compressor that is also extremely quiet.Atlas Copco Compressors Circle #45 for more information

Pure UV Flashlight Easily Spots All A/C andFluid Leaks

The TracerlineOPTI-LUX 365(P/N TP-8691) isa powerful LEDleak detectionflashlight thatprovides pureUV light for opti-mal fluorescent dye response. It’s ideal for all automotive A/C andfluid system applications. The OPTI-LUX 365 produces a brilliantglow that makes all leaks easier to find, while slashing valuablediagnostic time. The powerful flashlight brightly fluoresces bothgreen and yellow dyes. It even pinpoints high-mileage, dirtydiesel engine oil leaks. Compact and lightweight, the flashlighthas an inspection range of up to 25’. Powered by one recharge-able lithium-ion battery (extra battery included in kit), it providesfour hours of continuous inspection between charges. Tracer ProductsCircle #46 for more information

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New Lifting Solutions Introduced

Zendex Tool Corporation, the manufacturer ofGoJak, has introduced its new Gator PowerJaks Lift. The Gator is a flat-nosed, low-pro-file pneumatic jack that is virtually mainte-nance-free and designed to last. Its heavy-duty air spring can cycle thousands of timesto lift loads with just a touch of itsadvanced, feather valve. A mechanical gravi-ty safety lock releases conveniently at thecontrol valve. Gator’s frame is made fromheavy-duty, all-welded steel plate. Model2117 starts in the lowered position from 2-3/4” to a raised height of 17” and lifts 2,100lbs. Model 3621 starts from 3-3/4” to araised height of 21” and lifts 3,600 lbs. Bothunits operate with pressure at 110 psi.Zendex Tool CorporationCircle #63 for more information

Long-Lasting Hex KeyWrenches

The 951 Hex Key wrench by Beta Tools ofItaly is made by forging the hex keyshapes into the ends of a round bar ratherthan cutting off the extruded hex bar tocreate a hex key wrench. According to themanufacturer, this extra step of forgingthe hex-end into a bar of steel provides aharder hex key that wears longer, as wellas offers a more precise fit with the fas-teners. The 951 T-handle also providesthree usable ends. Beta Tools makes acomplete line of T-handle wrenches inSAE, metric and Torx. They are available ina fixed-head or swivel-head option.Beta Tools of ItalyCircle #62 for more information

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