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mr2greasemonkey · 05-15-2007, 09:48 PM

Alrighty DIY'ers time to learn how to diagnose your car problems.

To start with:

Gotta have tools. The more tools you have the better. Basic tools are essential; socket set, wrench set, screwdriver set, test light, mulitmeter volts/ohms, jumper wires ( make yourself a set ), timing light, set of plyers ( angled ones are a plus ), wire crimpers/strippers, spark tester, jack and stands. If you have access to better diagnotic tools or are willing to buy them they make finding your car problems a lot quicker. Ie; automotive scope, graphing meter, noid lights, pressure tester w/gauge kit, exhaust pressure kit, compression tester, leak down tester, low amp probe, injector tester, diagnostic scanner, 4-gas analyser.

Basics of making the engine run:

Ok, everyone knows that in order for the engine to run it needs compression, ignition, and fuel.

In order for your electronics to function properly you need source power, a load, and ground.

Oil and coolant are essential for survival of moving parts.

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mr2greasemonkey Once again....yups Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,440 Thanks: 4 Thanked 54 Times in 39 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Basic DIY diagnostics...let's begin.. Alrighty DIY'ers time to learn how to diagnose your car problems. To start with: Gotta have tools. The more tools you have the better. Basic tools are essential; socket set, wrench set, screwdriver set, test light, mulitmeter volts/ohms, jumper wires ( make yourself a set ), timing light, set of plyers ( angled ones are a plus ), wire crimpers/strippers, spark tester, jack and stands. If you have access to better diagnotic tools or are willing to buy them they make finding your car problems a lot quicker. Ie; automotive scope, graphing meter, noid lights, pressure tester w/gauge kit, exhaust pressure kit, compression tester, leak down tester, low amp probe, injector tester, diagnostic scanner, 4-gas analyser. Basics of making the engine run: Ok, everyone knows that in order for the engine to run it needs compression, ignition, and fuel. In order for your electronics to function properly you need source power, a load, and ground. Oil and coolant are essential for survival of moving parts.