Mastering Diagnostics #24: Furthering knowledge from Known-Good Data Captures

Mastering Diagnostics returns with another contribution from Motor Age Technical Editor, Brandon Steckler. In this video, Brandon applies his 28 years of technical experience (both good and bad) and leverages the information captured from known-good vehicles. Time and time again, as technicians we hear technical instructors urging us to capture data from known-good vehicles. Many of us think to ourselves “Who has time for that?” and “How is that really going to help me fix cars?” Well, in this video, Brandon is going to show you exactly how and why. That’s right! Brandon is going to demonstrate proper analysis of data captured (some from almost 15 years ago) so it can help him in the heat of battle today! Learn how data captured from the driver’s seat can and should tell a diagnostic story about system/component functionality, and where you should spend your time testing next. Follow along as Brandon takes you from the driver’s seat through several data captures in multiple systems like EGR, Automatic Transmission, Fuel Injection System, variable valve lift and duration systems, and engine mechanical. Learn how the data captured, analyzed and leveraged from the scan tool led to furthering knowledge and understanding of system functionality, and increased accuracy when developing hypotheses. It’s the concept and motto that Brandon sticks by daily (that is, “Knowledge begets new knowledge”). It’s the same motto that allows him and other successful diagnosticians to leverage the power of a multi-trace lab scope effortlessly and when the time is right. Whether you are new or experienced with data capture and analysis, join us on this fun and interactive episode of Mastering diagnostics as Brandon demonstrates both scan tool and lab scope data capture analysis. This is a Mastering diagnostics episode that you won’t want to miss. There's lots more from Motor Age! Check out our video library at www.youtube.com/MotorAgeMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Receive your FREE SUBSCRIPTION to Motor Age here: https://endeavor.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=MAnew Each issue is packed with in-depth technical articles from experts, brief tech tips and repair strategies, TSBs, and much, much more! DID YOU KNOW? Motor Age offers a library of ASE Certification training materials. Motor Age Training's books, practice tests and video resources is edited by ASE Master Technicians with years of experience in repair processes. Each product is designed to help you prepare for and pass your ASE certification exam – GUARANTEED. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE: https://motoragetraining.com/ FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MotorAgeMagazine/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR EVERYTHING AUTOMOTIVE http://www.vehicleservicepros.com @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Due to factors beyond the control of Endeavor Business Media, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information or improper use of this information. Endeavor Business Media assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Endeavor Business Media recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Endeavor Business Media, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Endeavor Business Media. The tool and/or equipment featured in this video was supplied by the manufacturer and may or may not be retained by the reviewer at no cost.