TECHNICAL

Voltage Drop Best Practices

The modern vehicle contains over a mile of wire, up to 100 modules and thousands of electrical connectors. Without a doubt vehicle complexity has reached an all-time high. With onboard radar and laser detection systems it may seem like shops are working on some sort of aircraft or spaceship, rather than a typical vehicle. So how does one navigate these complicated systems?

When diagnosing this amount of wire, modules and connections, one can no longer guess at where the problem may lay. One of the most important principals to understand when diagnosing electrical systems is the voltage drop.

OPERATIONS

Electric Vehicle Service – The Future Is Here

Electric vehicles have started to become more common and are slowly moving toward mainstream. This article looks at how EVs might impact the service business.

For instance, while these vehicles may be under warranty and might even have a maintenance package from the dealer, there are still items that won’t be covered because they are considered wear items or adjustments. That creates a marketing opportunity for smart shop owners.

DIAGNOSTIC

Diagnosing Hybrid Fuel Economy Complaints

We know that all vehicles need routine maintenance, hybrid vehicles are no exception, especially as they get older and the HV battery starts to deteriorate. Vehicle maintenance from a simple oil change, tire pressure, to a tune up can all affect the performance and mileage of the vehicle.

With hybrid vehicle’s there is HV (high voltage) battery maintenance also to be concerned about. It is important to check the status of the high voltage battery for proper vehicle operation that includes power, performance and mpgs.