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Always Follow the Lead! How Our Automotive School Fosters Strong Auto Repair Instincts

Automotive Training Centre

At our automotive school, we believe in empowering our students with the foundational principles that sharpen their instincts and guide them in making confident, informed decisions during complex repairs. But when he started the car, the Check Engine light began flashinga sign that something was seriously wrong.

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How to Interpret Warning Alerts After Automotive School

Automotive Training Centre

If youre graduating from automotive school and preparing to work with traditional and electric vehicles (EVs), understanding warning alerts is key. Heres what you need to know about interpreting warning alerts after automotive school and why they matter in your automotive career. Contact ATC Montreal for more information.

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The Role of Scan Tool Graphing in Complex Auto Mechanic Diagnostics

Automotive Training Centre

When today’s vehicles roll into the garage with a check engine light or a strange misfire, gone are the days of relying on guesswork. This blog explains how scan tool graphing works, why it matters, and how future technicians benefit from mastering it during automotive training. What Is Scan Tool Graphing?

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Software Updates: The New Oil Change in Car Maintenance

Automotive Training Centre

For example: A check engine light might not indicate a faulty part, but a system that needs reprogramming. What This Means for Students in Auto Mechanic Training Students in automotive training today are preparing for a different kind of workshop. Contact ATC Cambridge now!

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Using Smoke Machines in Diagnostics: A Step-By-Step Guide for Auto Mechanic Technicians

Automotive Training Centre

At ATC Surrey, students in our auto mechanic school learn to use smoke machines as part of their automotive training, helping them build confidence in diagnosing problems that are otherwise invisible. This technique is explored in our comprehensive automotive training programs. Are you looking for comprehensive automotive training ?

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Hyundai Genesis Dongle Causing Multiple Issues

Tomorrow's Technician

Check engine light is ON. DTC example P060141 Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error. Check under the dash to the left of the steering wheel for an installed aftermarket dongle in the DLC: Dongle is present? Battery drains when parked for several days. Loss of CAN communication. Service Procedure: 1.

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Understanding Service Bulletins For Auto Mechanic Training: A Hidden Gem in Auto Diagnostics

Automotive Training Centre

Unlike recall notices, TSBs typically address non-safety-related defects, from software glitches to persistent check engine light triggers. A Competitive Edge in a Tech-Savvy Industry Modern automotive systems are complex and ever-changing. Are you looking for comprehensive automotive training ?