Essential Mobile AC Principles webinar series

Diagnosing modern AC and Climate Control Systems requires a sound understanding of the principles of heat transfer. Join Brett Meads for this 3-part webinar series where we discuss everything from Change of State to the transition of low GWP refrigerants.

Webinar 1 - Heat Exchange and Change of State

• The modern AC system - what are we actually trying to do?
• Heat and heat exchange - making heat transfer work for us
• Change of State - this is where the magic happens
• From water to refrigerant - the basic science
• Real world applications - an AC system overview

Webinar 2 - Sub-cooling and Super-heating in an AC system

• The evaporator - what is going on inside?
• The condenser - what is going on inside?
• The TX-Valve - what is it really doing?
• Measuring sub-cooling and superheating - why it matters
• A balanced system - when everything works well

Webinar 3 - A multi-refrigerant fleet

• ODP and GWP - an overview
• The drivers of change - how we are influenced by Europe
• Low GWP refrigerant (R1234yf) - what is the same, what is different?
• Understanding flammability - things may not be as they seem
• Refrigerant Identification - we have the technology, so stop guessing

P0420 – Catalytic Converter Testing

A common fault code seen in all workshops, this session will give you the confidence and test methods to make the right diagnosis. Join Brendan Sorensen in this webinar with live Q&A where he will cover:

• Current and Future Emissions Standards
• 2024 Australian Fuel Improvement Legislation
• Catalytic Converter Efficiency, what causes efficiency loss?
• Oxygen Storage Catalyst Testing
• Active Air/Fuel Control Catalyst Testing
• Integrated Air/Fuel Test Method
• Replacement Considerations and Future Tech

Electric and Hybrid vehicle series

EV’s and Hybrids currently only make up a small proportion of our car pack but that is going to rapidly change over the next 10 years.

Join Jeff Smit in his 4-part EV and Hybrid webinar series and start preparing your workshop for the future.

EV and Hybrid principles and components

• Hybrid (HEV) concepts, architecture, and operation
• Battery electric (BEV) concepts, architecture, and operation
• Plug in Hybrid EV (PHEV) concepts, architecture, and operation
• Extended range (EREV) concepts, architecture, and operation
• Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) concepts, architecture, and operation

EV and Hybrid batteries and monitoring systems

• General overview of battery history
• State of Charge (SOC) and State of health (SOH)
• Types of batteries
• Battery thermal management
• Battery management systems (BMS)

EV and Hybrid motors and control systems

• General overview of EV motors and EV control systems
• Trends in EV motor developments
• EV motors, basic principles
• Types of EV motors and common faults
• EV motor control systems, introduction, and operation

EV and Hybrid maintenance, repair and diagnostics

• Service and maintenance requirements
• Accident and roadside assistance
• High voltage battery testing and analysis
• Insulation faults and testing
• Three phase motor testing and determining current SOH

Introduction to EV and Hybrid technology

Join Jeff Smit in the first of his five-part EV and Hybrid webinar series and start preparing your workshop for the future.

• EV/hybrid concepts and alternative drives
• History and types of EV/hybrids
• Safety and qualifications
• Electro technology review
• High-voltage battery testing

VCDS Scan Tool Training

Join Brendan Sorensen in this webinar delving into the functions of VCDS, where he will cover:

• Hardware required and setup
• Efficient Service functions
• Basic Settings and Adaptations
• Short and Long Coding
• Battery Management functions
• Tips, Tricks and Workarounds

Understanding and Diagnosing Ignition Systems

Join Mark Rabone in this online training session with live Q&A where he will cover:

The Combustion Process

• Understanding the need for an ignition system

The Ignition System Principles

• Understanding induction
• The primary circuit
• The secondary circuit

Diagnosing Ignition Systems

• Diagnosing coil failures
• Testing wiring integrity
• Sensor testing
• Analysing waveforms

Introduction to J2534 PassThru Programming

Join Gary ÒRiain in this online training session where he will cover:

Introduction to J2534 PassThru Programming

• What is J2534?
• When would we need it?
• Tools and equipment required
• How to get started
• The costs involved
• Pros and cons

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) series

Join Brendan Sorensen in this three-part webinar series as he analyses the components, control strategies and issues we are seeing on GDI vehicles.

1A GDI Fundamentals and Strategies

• Direct Injection Components
• GDI Pros and Cons
• Fuelling StrategiesFuelling Strategies
• Non-Fuel related combustion factors
• GDI Service Considerations
• GDI Common Problems

1B GDI Advanced Low-Pressure Analysis

• GDI History and Manufacturers
• Brushed Fuel Pumps
• Fuel Pump Control Modules
• Brushless Fuel Pumps
• Low-Pressure Fuel System Testing

1C GDI Advanced High-Pressure Analysis

• GDI System Advancements
• High Pressure Fuel Pump Analysis
• Injector Strategies and Analysis
• GDI Diagnostic Strategies

DPF Diagnostics

Join Brendan Sorensen in this webinar talking all things DPF Diagnostics, where he will cover:

• DPF Scantool data analysis
• How to decipher soot calculations
• Determining soot vs ash
• DPF system sensor testing
• Latest DPF cleaning technologies
• DPF Case studies and servicing tips

1A – Electrical & Electronic Fundamentals and Principles

Join Jeff Smit in session one of the 5-part Electrical and Electronic Technology webinar series where he covers:

• Definition of high voltage
• Diagnosis and repair, what’s the difference?
• Electrical basics, Volts, resistance & current
• Grounds are important, ghost voltage
• Electrical and electronic principles
• Electrons and atoms
• Electron and conventional current flow
• Effects of current flow
• Essential electrical calculations, voltage drop testing
• Using and understanding wiring diagrams

1B - Electrical & Electronic Systems and Circuits

Join Jeff Smit in session two of the 5-part Electrical and Electronic Technology webinar series where he will cover:

• Describing electrical circuits
• Watts Law
• Using and understanding wiring diagrams
• Resistors and circuit networks
• Pull-up and pull-down circuits
• Open and closed loop systems
• Pulse width modulation (PWM) - Why and how?
• Electronic components and circuits

1C – Diagnostic Process and Techniques

Join Jeff Smit in session three of the 5-part Electrical and Electronic Technology webinar series where he will cover:

• What is the right Diagnostic Approach?
• Advanced Diagnostic process flow chart
• On Board diagnostics
• Multiplexing
• Communication networks
• Pass Through technology

1D – Using Diagnostic Tools and Equipment

Join Jeff Smit in session four of the 5-part Electrical and Electronic Technology webinar series where he will cover:

• Old school/basic hand tools
• Multimeters
• Scan tools and accessories
• Oscilloscopes
• Thermal imaging cameras
• Mechanical testing via pressure analysis
• Future developments

1E – Electrical & Electronic components and circuits

Join Jeff Smit in session five of the 5-part Electrical and Electronic Technology webinar series where he will cover:

• Circuit expectations
• Component assumptions
• Fault definitions
• Components
• Different types of shorts
• Integrated and digital circuits
• Electronic component testing