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1. The backlit voltmeter allows you to read voltage at the tip Pressing the rocker switch forward provides a hot lead for powering up electrical components such as cooling fans and relays Pressing the switch rearward provides an instant ground lead The polarity tester identifies positive nega tive and open circuits without having to repo larize or reconnect hookup clips Two white LEDs are located on the front of the tester allowing you to work in dark areas without having to hold a flashlight An audio signal indicates positive and negative by sound instead of sight The Power Probe Ill includes a 19 ft lead with two battery hook up clips an 18 in auxiliary ground lead that protrudes from the bottom and a sharp 3 in piercing tip Expanded L eadset and M aster Combo kits are also available to further expand the capabilities of the Power Probe III M This article can be found online at www motormagazine com2. Tide Coolant Catcher is a low profile 5 in chemically resistant plastic radiator drain pan with a large surface area 31x25 in Its unique baffle pad prevents splashing or spillage when draining coolant It also pre vents spillage when the pan is moved and catches dropped tools or parts for easy re trieval A set of 360 swiveling casters allow the drain pan to be positioned under most cars or trucks without the need for a hoist or jack stands Integral handgrips and pour spout LI allow for easy emptying and the low profile design allows it to be stored under a toolbox Laws governing the control of hazardous fluids are becoming more stringent Coolant Catcher can help your shop remain in compliance iScan Il Diagnostic Tool by Autoland Scientech The IScan Il is an on board diagnostic tool a PC interface and a pass thru device all in one It enables you to read and clear codes view live data and perform service resets coding programming activations adaptations and more Its proprietary automotive platform en ables it to boot up quickly and there no need to enter the VIN simply select the make model and system along with the function K ey features include the ability to diag nose engine evap and emissions problems run evap bidirectional commands and tests and force monitors to run Reset steering an gle sensors and perform calibrations when doing any front end work including align ments Run diagno
3. E Leverless Rim Clamp Tire Changer 20 MOTOR M May 2010 Sa rea f r INL ARS wide range of new automo tive tools and shop equipment is introduced every year D ip ping a tablespoon into a fast moving stream this article highlights several new offer ings that feature commendable innovation powerful additions to your tool and equip ment arsenal They range from the simple to the complex and from modestly priced tech nicians hand tools to major purchases that would typically be made by a shop owner All have at least one thing in common They give the automotive technician the opportunity to work smarter with enhanced productivity 3D Alignment System by Bosch Diagnostics The FWA 4630 Easy 3D Alignment System determines wheel alignment measurements mm Via stereoscopic triangulation The system 5 contains two portable camera pods mounted on an alignment rack with electronics free measurement boards attached to each wheel i operating at a 27Hz update rate or 27 up s dates per second Easy 3D dedicates two cameras to each measurement board for stereoscopic vision of each wheel and an ad ditional two cameras focused under the vehi cle allowing the system to triangulate the po sition of the wheels in relation to the camera pods M easurement boards at the wheels and camera pods made from expanded polypropylene with internal suspension damping contri
4. bute to low weight ease of handling and drop resistance All imaging based alignment systems re quire some form of compensation procedure to account for wheel runout and measure ment of the clamps and boards attached to the wheels With Easy 3D the technician x S le Photoillustration Ha D Alignment System NEW WEAPONS FOR YOUR MN NAL By KARL SEYFERT may sit in the driver s seat and complete the entire compensation and alignment measure ment process in a few minutes A running en gine does not affect system operation or mea surement accuracy The technician no longer has to push and pull larger vehicles during the compensation process Stereoscopic triangulation eliminates the need for calibration during installation and provides precise measurements that can be repeated even if the camera pods are reposi tioned in the middle of the alignment process The system can be moved to differ ent bays within the shop if more than one bay is dedicated to alignment or if there s a need to move the system to a different bay Once relocated stereoscopic triangulation mea sures and synchronizes the camera pods to the measurement boards at the new location The system can be used with many different rack styles and can be used directly on the shop floor for quick alignment audits Flex Hone for Rotors by Brush Research Squeaks and groans are common brake sys tem noise complaints that are of
5. ch into the desired shape Such drastic actions may no longer be required This in drive double jointed ratchet Part No M R14D provides that multiangle versatility that allows you to shape the ratchet body to access hard to reach areas The ratchet head has 72 teeth and the tool is covered by a life time warranty Techstream Lite by Drew Technologies The Techstream Lite Kit provides Toyota fac tory service information and diagnostics for your shop A 2534 based vehicle interface kit for diagnosis and reprogramming the kit in cludes a Part No TSLITE AM 01 M ongoose MFC vehicle interface module VIM and a one year Professional Diagnostic TIS sub scription to Toyota s Techstream diagnostic software and technical information Any PC that meets the Techstream L ite minimum PC requirements can be used Short term and long term subscriptions to the Technical Information System TIS site and Techstream diagnostic software are avail 22 MOTOR May 2010 able This includes calibration updates avail able as direct downloads from the TIS website and access to quick fix technical information specific to Toyota L exus Scion vehicles pow e pr oF Si zz a i i ered by dentifix D irect H it If your shop does not do a large volume of Toyota repairs you may prefer to purchase the Toyota specific Mongoose MFC separately then short term two day subscriptions on an as needed basis Coolant Catcher by High
6. d with in creased torque to prevent damage to wheels and tire beads when servicing tough combi nations The faster speed can be used for less difficult assemblies The leverless tool head operates with one switch to smoothly and ef fortlessly insert itself and lift the bead over the rim edge The elimination of bead levers reduces operator stress and prevents poten tial damage to beads and rims The Bead Press System includes multiple pressing arms and a locking lower roller disc arm to aid in clamping lubricating de mounting and mounting difficult wheels The wheel press arms simplify external clamping and aid in blocking and pressing stiff low profile tire beads into deep drop center wheels The locking lower arm helps lift heavy tires during demounting and holds tires in place while spinning the rim to com plete match mounting service An optional pneumatic wheel lift is available to assist the operator with heavy assemblies 1105MAX and 105 Series Ratchets by Ingersoll Rand The 1105M AX and 105 series mini air ratch ets are available in both and in drive sizes The 1105M AX series air ratchets join the 2135TIMAX and 2115TIMAX Im pactools with 30 ft Ibs of torque and a free speed of 300 rpm The 105 series mini air ratchet also offers improved torque at 25 ft lbs and a free speed of 250 rpm The 1105M AX series ratchet features a hand operated variable soeed power regula tor that s well suited for use on sensi
7. ding to factor out unwanted resistance or compare readings DATA H Data Hold locks the reading on the display The CAP Capacitance test assists in identifying poor or good capacitors And if the meter may have inadvertently endured a jolt the status of the internal fuses can be determined be fore opening the battery fuse compartment Carman Scan AT Universal Scan Tool by Nextech The Carman Scan AT universal scan tool fea tures a full color touch screen with graphical user interface and 2534 compatible hard 54 MOTOR May 2010 ware on a Windows CE platform It covers most Asian vehicles with functionality up to the OE level and features E uropean and do mestic vehicle coverage up to an intermedi ate level The tool provides diagnostic cover age for engine transmission ABS and HVAC Among the advanced functions is im mobilizer system key programming The Carman Scan AT retrieves and man ages factory diagnostic trouble codes while providing full definitions It also displays current data performs and stores flight records and initializes actuation tests with the added benefit of full graphical metering for current data display while the unit per forms testing A unique feature Is the ability to read sensors and view current data while simultaneously doing an actuation bidirec tional test With this feature the user can see the changes of the sensor s output val ues during the actuation test Tire Press
8. ed for four wheel alignments on wheelbas es as short as 71 in all the way up to 158 in long The Y L ift is compatible with all leading alignment instrumentation including new 3D and camera wheel alignment systems Although it somewhat resembles a paral lelogram lift the Y L ift provides true vertical movement Its weight sensing control system maximizes rise speed based on the weight of the vehicle being lifted F or most vehicles the rise time will be around 37 seconds which is at least 33 faster than comparable scissor lifts The Y Lift also offers speedier descent than many scissor lifts so techs can move on to the next job more quickly The Y Lift has been third party tested by ETL and AL certified to meet ANSI ALI ALCTV 2006 safety standards Wireless Automotive Digital Multimeter by Fluke Corp The Model 233 A Wireless Remote D isplay Automotive D igital M ultimeter Kit features a detachable wireless display designed specifi cally for automotive troubleshooting By slid ing the display out of the meter body the technician can place it where its most easily seen up to 33 ft 10 meters from the point of measurement while putting the meter in the best position to take measurements The low power 2 4GHz ISM Band wireless signal is resistant to electromagnetic interference from ignition systems and other EMI sources and will not interfere with nearby electronic devices The radio transmitter au tomatically tur
9. ler products in cluding 1990 and later vans with the 3 3L engine and 1994 and later vans with the 3 8L engine F orged steel jaws a hardened center bolt and a live center tip protector combine to provide a clean even pull An adapter can also be purchased to allow the CH 3 to be used on 2 0 and 2 5L engines Grip It Extension Grip Collars by Thexton Manufacturing This simple tool may save you a bunch of aggravation Grip It Extension Grip Collars fit friction tight on or in extensions for a secure grip This allows you to get nuts and bolts started even if you re using greasy slippery ratchet extensions and even in cold weather Say goodbye to cross threaded fasteners or dropped extensions Grip It Collars are molded of a pliable For more information on the tools and equipment featured in this article visit the websites listed here or circle the appropriate numbers on the Product Information Page on page 64 of this issue Autoland Scientech www autolandscientech com Circle 125 Bosch Diagnostics wwwboschdiagnostics com Circle 126 Brush Research www brushresearch com Circle 127 Drew Technologies www drewtech com Circle 128 Electronic Specialties www esitest com Circle 129 E Z RED www ezred com Circle 130 High Tide Circle 132 Circle 133 Circle 134 Circle 135 Circle 136 Circle 137 Nextech Fluke Corp www fluke com Circle 131 Circle 138 www coolantcatcher co
10. m Hunter Engineering www hunter com Induction Innovations www theinductor com Ingersoll Rand www irtools com Launch Tech www launchtechusa com Mayhew Tools www mayhew com http nex tek com english Posi Lock Puller www posilock com Circle 139 Power Probe www powerprobe com Circle 140 Rotary Lift www rotarylift com Circle 141 SP Tools Schley Products www sptool com Circle 142 Snap on Tools www snapon com SPX OTC www otctools com Circle 143 Thexton Manufacturing www thexton com Circle 144 chemical resistant compound that provides a firm nonslip grip and are available in in Part No 463 25 in Part No 463 38 and in Part No 463 50 sizes Y Lift by Rotary Lift The U S manufactured Y L ift M odel No YA12 is a drive on hinged lift with a 12 000 lb capacity that uses a patented design and Y shaped legs to provide faster rise descent speeds and greater vehicle access than tradi tional scissor lifts The lifts design also elimi nates the restrictive scissor arms that get in the way on scissor lifts so technicians have full vehicle access from side to side and front to rear aS well as 20 more overall work space The Y Lift was designed for vehicle align ments and general service work It can be in the shop Circle 16 26 MOTOR May 2010 e Easy to use More alignments per day w No comebacks HUNTER Engineering Company www hunter com us
11. n adapters than any other kit gt Fast access to information with one of a kind Application Manual technical data reference Mate A Monel Engene r Hee WA dii ge D R T L BE rham em lio I ili ii ee sii he fat FR si Fe PE an information at your fingertips right at the vehicle You ve asked for one kit to cover any combination you re likely to face in the shop OTC delivered We ve got em covered OTC www ofefools cam dPR prega AI ee es ae het prop dl hee eps casino ni Fa SSL LAI ere 1 For more information Call 1 800 533 6127 SPX SERVICE SOLUTIONS Circle 17 May 2010 MOTOR 27 Ford V8 and V10 engines as well as certain Chrysler Vos and V8s It can also be used on other vehicles if the diameter of the porcelain on the spark plug is smaller than 432 in Hybrid Digital Multimeter by Snap on Tools As more hybrid vehicles start coming in for repairs you ll need the correct tools to safely service them The Model EE DM 604C Auto Ranging DMM features CAT 111 1000V and CAT IV 600V ratings making it well suited for work on hybrid vehicles The meter has a large 50 000 count L CD display with 51 segment bar graph and a flexible optional manual range selection that changes from auto ranging to manual rang ing according to user needs A REC Record feature allows you to store readings and provides faster comparative measure ments The REL Relative mode zeroes the rea
12. ns on when the display Is re moved from the meter and shuts off when the display is reattached The removable display has a magnetic back and flat bottom so it can be mounted or placed on any flat surface where it can be conveniently seen When the display is attached to the meter body the tool oper ates as a conventional multimeter The tool features CAT III 1000V and CAT IV 600V safety ratings important for technicians working on hybrid vehicles which routine ly use high voltage high current systems not found on conventional vehicles The 233 A kit includes a remote display multimeter test leads alligator clips a thermocouple probe and automotive back probe pins It comes in a soft carry case with a magnetic meter hanging strap A training DVD is also included Leverless Rim Clamp Tire Changer by Hunter Engineering The TCX575 leverless rim clamp tire changer combines traditional design elements with advanced capabilities to service everything from steel wheels to low profile tires on large diameter rims With the push of a but ton the swing arm locks to preset wheel di ameter and width positions to speed service of same size wheels The twin cylinder table top clamping system handles 12 to 30 in wheels and adjusts to two work positions The table design allows easy access to the bottom bead while ensuring rigidity for large diame ter wheels The 110V 220V motor and two speed drive system operates at a low spee
13. stics on climate control systems and perform adaptations and calibra tions on blend doors and vent flaps The iScan Il allows you to code engine control modules and deal with immobilizer issues Quick Servicing access resets service reminders on all makes that require a scan tool including European vehicles Relearn the throttle body after cleaning on drive by wire systems used on Volkswagen Audi and Nissan vehicles INDUCTOR U 555 by Induction Innovations Induction features the use of electricity to create heat F aster and safer than a torch in ductive heating instantly heats and removes seized nuts bearings pulleys and other met al or mechanical hardware and parts from corrosion and or threadlock compounds without the danger of an open flame or po tential damage to nearby plastics The IN DUCTOR U 555 can be used with the com pany s PROMAX and MAX models and yields at least 40 more power for applica tions The tool features an ergonomically de signed slip resistant hand grip and an ultra bright LED to illuminate the work area It can handle additional applications when used with the optional coil kit The second generation of the company s hand held induction tool the MINI DUC TOR II has also been introduced It and its attachments can be used with the U 555 Like the INDUCTOR U 555 the 1000 watt MINI DUCTOR II features a redesigned hand grip and LED work light CatsPaw Lighted Magnifying Safe
14. ten caused by spiral grooves in the brake surface The F lex H one for Rotors utilizes patented technology to produce the ideal surface finish on brake rotors flywheels and clutch plates The tool creates a nondirectional finish while remov ing cut torn and folded metal from the sur face The tool can be used on both new and freshly resurfaced parts Fuse Buddy Current Loop by Electronic Specialties The Fuse Buddy Current Loop Mini Part No 307M and Fuse Buddy Current Loop ATC Part No 308B are designed May 2010 MOTOR 21 to measure current at the fuse box These test adapters allow direct reading of live circuit amperage using your existing cur rent probe They also provide a convenient way to tap current waveforms for displaying on your scope The ends of the Fuse Buddy Current Loops are molded into the shape of a fuse D uring testing the car fuse is removed and inserted into the F use Buddy Current Loop The circuit being tested maintains fuse pro tection on circuits up to 30 amps Current measurements are taken by clamping a cur rent probe around the loop portion of the Fuse Buddy Current Loop These adapters can be used for parasitic drain testing fuel pumps blower motors shorts etc Double Jointed Ratchet by E Z RED E very now and again you ll run into a fastener that seems impossible to reach with conven tional tools Faced with this situation many have resorted to heat to bend a sacrificial wren
15. tive ap plications such as small or plastic fasteners The feather touch lever also gives operators precision control over the full range of the tool s performance Its ergonomic coupling nut and composite handle ensure maximum comfort minimizing operator fatigue and providing insulation from cold compressed air flowing through the handle Both the 1105M AX and 105 series ratchets feature a unique head construction that pro vides improved durability and more consistent performance over the life of the tool The tools also share a low profile forward reverse control that has a wide diameter for easy grip ping The design also eliminates accidental changes of direction in confined spaces Ripped Spark Plug Boot Remover by SP Tools Schley Products This unique specialty tool Part No 68450 is designed to easily remove ripped and stuck on spark plug boots where there s no access to grab the boot In use the tool is positioned in the confined space of the spark plug hole between the spark plug and the damaged boot H and pressure then separates the stuck piece of rubber boot from the porcelain section of the spark plug The tool then slides out with the damaged boot leaving the spark plug exposed and ready to be removed The tool is construct ed of heat treated steel with a black finish continued on page 54 6550PRO Professional Master Fuel Injection Kit Best coverage on the market more Domestic Asian and Europea
16. ty Glasses by Mayhew Tools Its a wonder we were able to get anything done before the LED Perhaps you ve seen illuminated eyeglass frames or lights mounted on headbands And magnifying visors have been around almost since the beginnings of watch repair CatsPaw light ed magnifying safety glasses Part No 45050 combine two directable LED lights with 2X bifocal magnifying lenses all in an adjustable frame These safety glasses offer side protection meet the AN SI Z87 1 stan dard and include UV protection X431 Master Scan Tool by Launch Tech The X431 M aster incorporates all the fea tures and benefits of previous X431 model scan tools with added speed With multi ple connectors incorporated into the Smartbox boot up time navigation within the menus and overall performance are now up to 30 faster The scan tool s key features include OEM level European and Asian coverage 24 MOTOR May 2010 strong domestic coverage now including Ford key programming module coding OBD Il test mode coverage adaptive resets and relearns bidirectional controls immobi lizer systems ECM BCM resets live graph ing an internal printer and more than 300 tool updates a year via the internet Damper Pulley Puller by Posi Lock Puller The newly redesigned CH 3 damper pulley puller allows access in tight hard to reach areas and aids in the removal of the harmon ic damper pulley without having to remove the radiator on many Chrys
17. ure Reset Tool by SPX OTC The Tire Pressure Reset TPR Tool Part No 3834 is a stand alone TPM S activation and reset tool that supports all known TPMS sensors through the 2009 model year The tool combines TPR activation with the Genisys scan tool offering the ability to acti vate and decode sensor D s and transmit them wirelessly to the Genisys scan tool via an included Bluetooth communications adapter The tool is compatible with the en tire Genisys family of scan tools Featuring a bright graphic display and simple navigation buttons that enable vehicle selection for fast activation the 3834 TPR Tool automatically adjusts activation output power to eliminate cross activation of nearby sensors The tool set comes equipped with a TPR hand held D B25 wireless adapter carry case registration card user manual for TPR and Genisys interface The TPR is also available in a TPM S Reset Tool Master Kit Part No 3835 which in cludes all of the above components as well additional TPM accessories including an acti vation magnet valve stem torque wrench valve nut torque wrench digital tire pressure gauge TPMS poster TPMS flip charts 11 and 12mm sockets and a torque tool Power Probe Ill Tester by Power Probe The Power Probe II is a test light flashlight short circuit tester relay and component tester continuity tester and bad ground indi cator in a single hand held tool that connects to the vehicle battery
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