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Professional automotive forum for discussion of automotive tools, equipment and products. Although product representatives for tool & equipment companies do participate in a helpful way, this forum (like all areas of iATN) does not permit any advertising, so the discussion that takes place is by and for the users of the products. Discussion of special tool uses, solutions, and best practices. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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Recent Automotive Discussions in the Automotive Tool & Equipment Forum

Robinair 34700Z AC won't charge or recover on high side
04/19/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
We have a Robinair 34700Z AC machine. It will not charge, vacuum or recover on the high side. I have electrically tested the 2 high side solenoids (in the pack of 5) when you open the machine. The service place for the machines is 3 weeks out. Just wonder...
Engine Analizers
04/13/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
My first analyzer was a Allen Smart Analyzer( 1600 model) If I remember correctly. Did any other members have and use one? I think they were made in a Kalamazoo, Michigan. Since you could not trade them in for credit, I gave it to our local Christian scho...
VAT-40 schematic diagram
04/09/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Hi. My Sun VAT-40 is acting up and I need to fix it. I have searched the internet and surprisingly cannot find a schematic. Would anyone happen to have it? Thanks.
Mitutoyo Caliper inoperative and fix
04/09/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
My faithful six inch Mitutoyo caliper decided to go on the fritz, turning it on and any movement would either cause the display to go blank or display Er---or. [Mitutoyo Caliper] I've always kept them as clean as possible and wipe them down before putting...
palm code reader
04/08/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Greetings: I have scan tools but they are bulky and cumbersome. I am looking for a small stand alone OBD2 reader that can read monitor status, as well as PDTCs and current/pending/history DTCs. This will be used for quick pre verification for smog checks....

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