| Information procedures |
Locating vehicle information
|
The VIN is a unique number in the world, which identifies the country of manufacture, manufacturer's name, division name, model and other important information.
|
| |
Decoding a VIN
|
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-character identification composed of letters and digits and is designed to identify motor vehicles of all kinds.
|
| |
Obtaining & interpreting scan tool data
|
The standard procedure for diagnosing an OBD II vehicle is different as it requires that the codes should NOT be cleared until the vehicle is repaired.
|
| |
Using a repair manual
|
Repair manuals are designed so that the workshops that do not have access to shop manuals have a reference source for service and repair information and specifications.
|
| |
Using a shop manual
|
The information found in shop manuals provides a systematic procedure, identifies special tools and specifications relevant to the task.
|
| |
Using an owner's manual
|
The layout and amount of detail in an owner's manual will vary according to the manufacturer and age of the vehicle. The procedure to use the manual, however, will be common to all manuals.
|
| |
Using a labor guide
|
The labor guide measures time as an average between the time taken by a novice and the time taken by an experienced technician who has performed the task many times.
|
| |
Using a parts program
|
Manufacturers may produce a CD-ROM that lists their parts and how to order them.
|
| |
Using a service information program |
Many computerized manuals contain helpful tips on how to access data quickly. |
