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How To Diagnose Slow or Sluggish Oxygen Sensors
EGR, Secondary Air Injection And Emissions Management
Do Oxygen Sensors Generate Electricity?
Detecting Misfire And Knock Conditions
Alternator Testing For No Charge Conditions
Today's powertrain & engine management systems contain a dizzying array of sensors that provide the car's Engine Control Unit with vital data. After attending this course, you'll have an understanding of the various sensor technology types. You'll also learn how properly troubleshoot the root cause of sensor failures.
This technical topic is geared for the average B and or B+ technician and/or a challenging refresher for the A technician. We'll use real-world data and case studies to create best practices.
Speakers Philip Austin Manager of Technical Training USA/Canada NGK Spark Plugs With 25 years of Automotive Industry experience, starting off as an ASE certified OE Dealership Technician to OE Dealership Assistant Service Manager. Thereafter Philip Austin has held various leadership roles along with training & development roles within the industry. A lifelong pursuit of learning and teaching has taken him to every corner of the automotive industry. As a previous OE Tech, successful Shop co-owner, Technical Trade School Instructor, Technical Content Developer, Business Consultant, and Guest Instructor on the Velocity Channel Automotive Cable Series- Tech Garage; he is dedicated to supporting the growth of all automotive professionals via training & development. Philip is currently the Manager of Technical Training at NGK Spark Plugs. Andrew Markel Technical Director of Content Babcox Media
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Underhood Service targets repair shops that derive 50 percent or more of their revenue from the service and repair of under-the-hood systems. The expanding amount of knowledge and capital needed to keep up with technological advances has led these shop owners to concentrate on underhood systems, while also offering preventive maintenance services on most major vehicle systems. By subscribing, you’ll receive the ShopOwner digital edition magazine (12 times/year) featuring articles from Underhood Service and the Underhood Service eNewsletter (twice weekly). Access to digital editions, contests, news, and more are ready for you today!
Underhood Service targets repair shops that derive 50 percent or more of their revenue from the service and repair of under-the-hood systems. The expanding amount of knowledge and capital needed to keep up with technological advances has led these shop owners to concentrate on underhood systems, while also offering preventive maintenance services on most major vehicle systems. By subscribing, you’ll receive the ShopOwner digital edition magazine (12 times/year) featuring articles from Underhood Service and the Underhood Service eNewsletter (twice weekly). Access to digital editions, contests, news, and more are ready for you today!
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Doug Kaufman speaks with Duane “Doc” Watson, technical trainer at Bosch, about today’s training opportunities.
Perceptions of the industry have changed over the past 35 years. The grease monkey has given way to the technician and thanks to the effort of a lot of people in this industry, being in the automotive repair business is seen in a better light by many people. Of course, we still face resistance from some influential players.AdvertisementLuckily, there are dedicated trainers out there to remind us that education has ALWAYS been important in this industry and much of what we think is cutting edge technology has been around a lot longer than we might remember. What has changed is the speed and the increased need for up to date training, not only for technicians but also for service advisors and shop owners. In this episode of Talking Shop with ShopOwner, Doug Kaufman speaks with Duane “Doc” Watson, technical trainer at Bosch, about his history as an educator, the challenges he has faced and the opportunities he sees.AdvertisementEpisode Recap • Doc Watson shares his autobiography. (1:38) • Doug’s first automotive efforts weren’t as successful as he hoped. (3:20) • The need for automotive education is continual, and now more than ever. (4:33) • “New” technology has – maybe surprisingly – been around longer than we think. (6:22) • As techs have transitioned to shop ownership, has their commitment to training increased? (7:06) • ASE’s 50th anniversary is proof that certification is still a badge of honor. (8:56) • There’s a great deal of great training available. (12:13) • Where will we find techs to replace retirees? (15:58) • ADAS training is critical to light- and heavy-duty vehicles. (18:51) • How has the relationship between customer, tech and shop owner changed, regarding repair recommendations? (23:07) • Service advisors shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to training. (26:32)AdvertisementFor more information, contact Doc Watson at [email protected] This episode of Talking Shop with Shop Owner is brought to you by AAPEX, the premier business educational and networking event in the automotive industry. For information about this year’s show, to be held November 1st through 3rd in Las Vegas, visit AAPEX Show.com.
Luckily, there are dedicated trainers out there to remind us that education has ALWAYS been important in this industry and much of what we think is cutting edge technology has been around a lot longer than we might remember. What has changed is the speed and the increased need for up to date training, not only for technicians but also for service advisors and shop owners.
In this episode of Talking Shop with ShopOwner, Doug Kaufman speaks with Duane “Doc” Watson, technical trainer at Bosch, about his history as an educator, the challenges he has faced and the opportunities he sees.
• Doc Watson shares his autobiography. (1:38) • Doug’s first automotive efforts weren’t as successful as he hoped. (3:20) • The need for automotive education is continual, and now more than ever. (4:33) • “New” technology has – maybe surprisingly – been around longer than we think. (6:22) • As techs have transitioned to shop ownership, has their commitment to training increased? (7:06) • ASE’s 50th anniversary is proof that certification is still a badge of honor. (8:56) • There’s a great deal of great training available. (12:13) • Where will we find techs to replace retirees? (15:58) • ADAS training is critical to light- and heavy-duty vehicles. (18:51) • How has the relationship between customer, tech and shop owner changed, regarding repair recommendations? (23:07) • Service advisors shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to training. (26:32)
For more information, contact Doc Watson at [email protected]
This episode of Talking Shop with Shop Owner is brought to you by AAPEX, the premier business educational and networking event in the automotive industry. For information about this year’s show, to be held November 1st through 3rd in Las Vegas, visit AAPEX Show.com.
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Technical resources to help diagnose and repair engine-related service issues.