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FleetMaintenance_NovemberDecember_2016

4 Trends in batteries and battery service equipment As batteries continue to power more systems in and on the vehicle, the tools and equipment needed to service these systems also continues to evolve. 6 Best practices for vehicle battery storage When properly stored, batteries will last longer and function appropriately when they are needed. 8 Hybrid vehicle servicing hazards There are a number of safety precautions to consider when servicing hybrid vehicles. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS 10 An overview of tools used for electrical system testing A look at the features and functions of common tools and equipment used for electrical system testing in the bay. 13 Common causes of electrical system failures Which tools are the most effi cient to diagnose common vehicle electrical system issues? 16 Read about all new tools and equipment for battery and electrical testing systems. DECEMBER 2016 | ELECTRICAL TESTING SUPPLEMENT | 3 Erica Schueller, Editor, PTEN magazine WHAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK OF servicing an “electrical system” in today’s vehicle? Besides the general terms associated with electrical systems: voltage, amperage, grounds, shorts, current draw, open circuits … You may think about the vehicle’s battery; or about hybrid electric vehicles on the road today. Or, you may fi rst consider all the wiring that connects different areas of the vehicle. All of these ideas fi t into the realm of a vehicle’s electrical system. This supplement aims to provide information on the latest trends in electrical systems and electrical system testing – whether that cover batteries and battery servicing equipment, hybrid vehicles and the additional safety considerations for servicing this vehicle type or the tools and equipment necessary for properly diagnosing issues in electrical system testing. One thing is certain with this area of the vehicle: the areas involved with this service continue to evolve, including the products needed to service electrical systems effectively. I hope the information in the following pages can provide you with a high-level overview of the changing landscape of this area of the vehicle, and the products needed to service electrical systems properly and effi ciently. TABLE OF CONTENTS How do we address the evolving landscape of vehicle electrical systems? There are factors to consider when servicing electrical systems as this area of the vehicle becomes more complex. BATTERIES HYBRIDS ELECTRICAL TESTING PRODUCTS TOOL REVIEW 18 Our review panel gives feedback on the following tools: Klein Tools Auto Ranging TRMS Digital Multimeter and Power Probe IV. TWITTER @VehicleSrvcPros LINKEDIN linkedin.com/company/ VehicleServicePros FACEBOOK facebook.com/ VehicleServicePros VehicleServicePros.com


FleetMaintenance_NovemberDecember_2016
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