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autotecha
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Nov 8, 2011, 2:05 PM
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A few tips for my first post here
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Hi All,
I've been following this site for a little while and like it a lot.
Thought I'd start my new membership here off by giving some of my "tips" that I've learned over the years.
(Not in any certain order)
1. Just because your code reader pops up a code it does NOT mean that system is the problem all of the time. Test the
system and confirm before swapping parts.
2. Use a torque wrench
3. If not sure look up the information, ask somebody who has experience, research...
4. Double check everything you do
5. Use six point sockets
6. Work smarter not harder
7. Safety first
8. Test and evaluate before changing out parts (it's not fun replacing a $150 part to find out it wasnt bad and the bad
part was only $5 hate when that happens)
9. If you get frustrated because something isnt working right, step away for a few minutes and try again
10. Never assume something was done, make sure it was
11. Use penetrating fluids on all rusty parts prior to turning wrenches
12. Don't clear the codes prior to repairing the problem and write them down for future reference
13. Gas is NOT a cleaning fluid (ask one of my ex-workers who got 75% burns on his body why)
13. Not a single one of us knows it all, if someone claims to be an expert and know it all they are full of s*^%
14. Learn, train, learn, research, learn
15. Keep your tools clean and organized
16. Use the proper tool
17. Learn how to weld (I need to relearn myself!)
18. Learn how to use a multimeter and lab scope.
19. Learn OHMN's law
20. Just because somebody had a similar problem with their vehicle doesnt mean its whats happening to yours
21. Test drive the vehicle after your repair, never assume thats its fixed after swapping out a part
22. Kitty litrer makes good spill clean up
23. Get a good magnetic tray to hold those small parts in while working
24. Take photos, make sketches, label and tag parts... it takes/adds a few minutes to do this but will save you alot of
headaches later.
25. White out (correction fluid) makes a good parts marker
26. educate yourself. These vehicle are constantly changing. Take any and all available training courses
27. HAVE FUN when working
28. Cheap parts are good on the wallet when you buy them but in the long run they'll cost you more.
29. Safety first (once again)
30. Share your experiences with others and dont be afraid to ask for help or advice from the guys that have been in the
field longer then you. Most are more then willing to teach/mentor you. I love helping people learn(just ask at a good
time, not when I'm hanging upside down under the dash and fighting things :-) ).
I hope I didnt bore you people to death. I have a lot more but thought I'd stop before I put you all to sleep.
BTW love this site. I hope to help out and share here.
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Nov 8, 2011, 2:08 PM)
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Hammer Time
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Nov 8, 2011, 2:09 PM
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You are welcome to post helfull information and advice but advertising or links arer strictly forbidden so please edit or delete your signature.
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We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.
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Hammer Time
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Nov 8, 2011, 2:46 PM
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No problem. You're aware now for the future.
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Mr.scotty
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Nov 8, 2011, 5:36 PM
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That was a good post.
I'm sure it will help many people out.
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Your only as good as your tools!
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autotecha
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Nov 8, 2011, 11:22 PM
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Wanted to add another tip. Just got off the phone earlier with a friend who needed help. He has a 2003 Porsche and disconnected the battery to clean the terminals. Guess what happened? He not only lost his radio settings but locked the radio out. Needs to get the code to unlock it and cant find it. This happens a lot on newer cars. SOOOO my next tip is to get a battery/memory saver. It plugs into the cigarette lighter (ooops I mean power asscessery outlet) and runs off of a 9 volt battery. There are other types out there but these ones are cheap (about $5) and save a lot of headaches AND keeps your customers happy when their radios are not messed up!
Speaking of keeping customers happy: I used to drill into the new techs the what not to do: 1) do not smoke in a customer's car (even if the customer smokes) 2) do not mess with the radio system unless you are working on it. 3) do not rumage through a customer's glove box, tape/cd collection 4) do not adjust the seats without returning it back to the approximate location 5) do not joy ride during test drives (had a customer see one of my Techs speeding around town, not good!) 6) do not eat or drink in their vehicles DO'S: use seat covers, floor mats and steering wheel covers.
*******ASE Master Automotive Technician, L-1, L-2 and a lot of wallpaper too :-)******
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Sidom
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Nov 8, 2011, 11:26 PM
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If he has trouble getting the code.
Post the model, model # & serial # in the radio section & I may be to suppy a code for it.....
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autotecha
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Nov 8, 2011, 11:49 PM
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Thanks for the offer. He has a buddy who works at a mobile radio and tv shop and is going to ask him in the am for codes if it doesnt work out I'llpost up there.
*******ASE Master Automotive Technician, L-1, L-2 and a lot of wallpaper too :-)******
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