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Limp mode in cars

Now let’s talk about limp mood in cars “Limp mode” in cars refers to a restricted operating condition often triggered by a serious problem with the engine or transmission. It’s a protective measure to prevent further damage. Limp mood once activated would limit the vehicle from accelerating above 30mph to 40mph depending on the brand […]

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One Of The Best Cheapest Diagnostic Scanner You Need To Know About.

ONE OF MY RECOMMENDED “CHEAPEST PROFESSIONAL DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER” YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT! The THINKDIAG is an automotive diagnostic tool with professional-grade functions that is manufactured by Launch, it is both powerful and affordable. The THINKDIAG turns your android smartphone into a diagnostic tool that is comparable only to garage grade OBD2 diagnostic tools but […]

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The Multimeter

The multimeter is the most important tool used in electrical diagnostic and testing. For any electrical circuit or system to function electric charge must flow through it. Due to these facts the following electrical quantities are important in electrical science, these are;Current (Amperage)VoltageResistanceAlso another important test done using the alternator is the Test for CONTINUITY. […]

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ELM327; The cheap car diagnostic scanner.

Diagnostic tools/ScannersOne major tool in Automotive Technology is the Diagnostic Scanner, the kind of diagnostic scanner an automobile technician has determines the kind of diagnostic operation he/she can perform. There are various kinds of diagnostic tools and more types are evolving as technology improves, in fact In-built scanners are been introduced into vehicles where the […]

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Tips for fixing difficult Automotive repair problems.

STRATEGIES USED TO SOLVE DIFFICULT REPAIR JOBSThe strategies used in Asoro’s Model to solve most difficult repairs jobs it does include;Consultations: Consultations from other technicians who also specialized in same fields is also important in solving difficult problems as no man is an island. This exchange of ideas and knowledge helps to solve a lot […]

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What are Warning Lights in cars?

Warning LightsWarning Lights are very important, they help to inform you about any malfunctioning in your vehicle. Any time they come on, make sure you try to solve such problem. Resolving issues with Warning Lights would help you save more money, time and stress of running up and down with your car problem; it also […]

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Importance of Event history in Automotive Repairs

Importance of Event History in Auto Diagnostics Technology.With Years of experience in Auto Diagnostic and Repairs, I discovered that diagnosis and repair are more accurate and easier with proper event history of the vehicle. In fact diagnostic tools do have options for event history and records, although this is available for modern vehicles. This shows […]

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Check Engine Light.

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (also known as MIL) as know by many, is usually located on the dashboard of the driver’s side. it is one of the function lights that indicates a change in the normal working condition of the Vehicle Engine and other components. Older cars usually had the light as the only information indicating […]

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Automotive Software

Automotive Software Applications for Diagnostics ToolsFirstly, automotive software applications are computer programs that help to interpret data, edit data and create data. Diagnostic scanning software interpret data (interpret data from the ECU), edit data and create data (Reprogramming of the ECU). The features and functions of a Diagnostic Software depend on the standard of its […]

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On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD II) Protocol

On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) System/ProtocolOBDII protocol is a software technology inbuilt in cars from 1996 till date that helps in diagnostics and programming of such cars. Just as OBD I, sensors are incorporated into almost all components and systems in the vehicle depending on the model or brand. When these sensors discovers any alteration in […]