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Snap-on debuts new general service tool set 

Snap-on has introduced a new 33-piece tool set for general car service. The 233FSMBFR 33-Piece 3/8in. Drive General Service Set offers tools in a closed cell cross-linked foam case. The set includes the following:

Snap-on announces upgrades in diagnostic software release

With its latest diagnostic software release, Snap-on said it has added more location images and larger connector diagrams to its Fast-Track Guided Component Test feature to “give professional automotive technicians increased confidence and certainty in their diagnosis.” “Fast-Track Guided Component Tests take oscilloscope testing of individual electrical components or circuits to the next level by

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The Nightmare on Oak Street: A hunt for 4L30E electrical problems

This story begins with a 4WD 1998 Honda Passport equipped with a 3.2 V6 engine and 4L30E transmission. The shift indicator in the cluster was not functioning correctly and transmission was shifting hard. The shift indicator showed ‘P’ in Park, and ‘1’ in D3, D2, or D1. The indicator didn’t light up in any other

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How to get started with OE ECU reprogramming

The conversation goes like this: I have been paying mobile programmers or remote access programmers (RAPs) far too long. I believe I can save money and time by doing this myself. What type of equipment is needed and what is the cost to get up and running? Let’s find out! In a nutshell, four basic

Snap-on Zeus diagnostic tool updated with new feature

Snap-on has announced a new software release for its Zeus diagnostic tool. A new feature included in this update is a clear view flag tracker, which the company says allows technicians to spot intermittent glitches and quickly hone in on the root cause of a problem. This feature also includes simplified navigation and an updated

Troubleshooting tips: Narrowing down the reasons for a no-shift situation

A customer brought their 2013 Ram 1500 equipped with a 5.7L/65RFE powertrain to our shop in Omaha, Nebraska, with a complaint that it “will not shift at times.” A quick scan of the truck revealed a P0750 (Low/Reverse Solenoid Circuit) code. I took the vehicle for a road test and was able to duplicate the

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You can’t learn everything from a manual: Ram ProMaster City test case

Today’s adventure starts with a customer coming into the shop with a 2015 Ram ProMaster City van with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and a 948TE 9-speed transmission. The customer came to our shop because the battery went dead, and after the new battery was installed, a bunch of warning lights came on. The odometer was

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How to set up a Snap-on scanner for Dodge Secure Vehicle Gateway protocol

If you have tried to scan a 2018 and later Chrysler/Dodge vehicle, you may have found a notice on your scanner saying that the Secure Gateway is locked; you can only read codes and are unable to perform clearing of codes or resets. Chrysler is the first company to implement this, and others may follow

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18V 3/8″ Cordless Impact Wrench Kit

The new CT9010 18V 3/8″ Drive Brushless Cordless Impact Wrench Kit from Snap-on is designed for the heaviest applications that demand consistent high performance. It’s lightweight yet still provides maximum power on the job and boasts a monstrous 240 ft-lb of working torque output and more than 325 ft-lb of bolt breakaway torque. Stubborn fasteners

Software Upgrade Helps Unlock Full Potential Diagnostic Platforms

With the latest Snap-on software release, professional technicians get the full potential of their diagnostic platform to increase their productivity and overcome even the toughest obstacles more quickly. From the moment they power-on, technicians can confidently service customers with a tool containing unparalleled depth in general and collision repair coverage for Asian, domestic and European