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Snap-on Diagnostic "Quick Tips" videos are developed from real repair case studies to help professional technicians use our diagnostic tools to solve specific vehicle problems. Note: Videos may not be applicable for all diagnostic tools in all markets.

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BMW®

Rain Sensor

BMW® Rain Sensor Calibration

Did you know that even replacing a windshield on a vehicle today means sensors need to be reset? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform a reset of a BMW rain sensor using a scan tool.

BMW®

Troubleshooting Techniques

Speed Up Your Diagnostics

Auto ID, One Touch Full Vehicle Code Scan, and One Touch Code Clear. Vehicle: 2013 BMW® X3. Want to save time getting to the root of a diagnostic problem? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to use some time-saving features to check a 2013 BMW® quickly.

Chrysler®

TPMS

Chrysler® Wheel & Tire Calibrations

When you change wheels and tires to a different size, how does that affect the Tire Pressure Monitoring system? There may be a programming function available to help. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to program new tire pressure thresholds on a Jeep using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2015 Jeep® Grand Cherokee

Chrysler®

VVT System

Chrysler® VVT System Cleaning

Have you ever had trouble with the Variable Valve Timing system on a newer Chrysler® vehicle? There is a functional test available to help. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform the automatic system cleaning using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2015 Jeep® Grand Cherokee.

Chrysler®

HVAC

Chrysler® HVAC Test

Did you know that many modern HVAC systems have built-in automated tests to make diagnosing issues easier? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to use the Chrysler automated HVAC test on a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2014 Jeep Compass.

FIAT®

Alignment

FIAT® 500 Proxi Alignment

Have you ever had to replace a module on a vehicle, only to find out it needed to be "relearned" to the vehicle? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform a Proxi Alignment on a FIAT using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2015 FIAT 500

Ford®

Secured Systems Access

Ford® Secured Functions

When diagnosing a vehicle, running a pre- and post-scan prior to diagnosing the vehicle issue is a very helpful tool. You'll see what diagnostic codes appear prior to servicing the car and afterwards you can run another scan to ensure the codes are cleared.

Ford®

Battery Monitor System

Ford® Battery Monitor System

Have you ever had trouble with the electrical system on a newer Ford? It's possible the Battery Monitoring System needs to be reset. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to reset the system using a scan tool.

Ford®

PATS Key Prog.

Ford® PATS Key Programming

Have you ever needed to program a set of keys to a vehicle? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to program keys on the Ford PATS System using a scan tool.

Ford®

Misfire

Ford® Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction

Sometimes you need to use a factory level test to finish a job. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to use the Ford Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction functional test to finish the job on a Ford Fusion. | Vehicle: 2014 Ford Fusion.

Ford®

Misfire

Find Engine Cylinder Misfires with Misfire Analysis on a ZEUS+

Are you having trouble on how to identify engine cylinder misfires? With the ZEUS+™, you won't have to worry as it comes with an easy-to-use Misfire Analysis feature as shown on a 2013 Ford® F-150 in partnership with Motor Age. Take a look!.

Ford®

Reprogramming

Ford® Flash Reprogramming

Flash reprogramming is often a necessary part of repairing vehicles nowadays, but the process can be intimidating if you aren't sure how to do it. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to reflash a Ford® PCM using a Pass Thru Pro III and Ford® J2534 software. | Vehicle: 2014 Ford® Transit Connect.

Ford®

ADAS

Ford® Lane Departure

In under a minute you can see how to use your Snap-on car diagnostic tool to do a lane departure calibration on 2013 & newer Fords.

Ford®

Ignition System

Ford® Coil Current RFI Test

Having a hard time diagnosing a Ford with a misfire? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows a faster way to check Ford ignition coils using a lab scope to perform a Coil Current RFI Test. | Vehicle: 2013 Ford Fusion.

Ford®

Relative Compression Test

Ford® Relative Compression Test

You may know how to do a relative compression test with a lab scope, but did you know that most late-model Fords can also perform this test as a scan tool function? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform this test using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2015 Ford® Escape.

Ford®

Transmission

Ford® 6.7L Transmission Solenoid Characterization

Transmission repairs can be tricky, and can require taking a lot of things apart simply to find a part number. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to easily find what transmission solenoids are installed on a Ford without having to take the transmission apart - by using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2012 Ford F250.

Ford®

TPMS

Ford® TPMS Reprogramming

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems on modern cars often need a special tools and procedures to repair them, don't they? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to reset the TPMS system on a Ford® Transit Connect using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2014 Ford® Transit Connect.

Ford®

Fuel System

Ford® Relative Injector Flow Test

If you suspect a fuel injector is faulty on a direct injection engine, how do you diagnose it quickly? Many late-model Ford direct injection vehicles can be tested with a special test. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform a Relative Injector Flow test using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2015 Ford® Escape.

Ford®

Fuel System

Ford Diesel Injector Coding

Did you know that when you replace a fuel injector on many diesel vehicles, the part needs to be coded into the vehicle's computer? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform the injector coding function on a Ford diesel using a scan tool.

Ford®

Fuel System

Piezo Injectors Signature Test Quick Tip | Training Solutions®

Did you know that the fuel injectors on Direct Injection vehicles work differently than a standard fuel injector? Because of this, a lab scope pattern may not look like what you may be used to. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to hook up and perform a signature test on a Ford EcoBoost® motor.

Ford®

Scanner Data Functions

PID Trigger Functions

Would you like an easy way to monitor data during a road test? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to use the PID Trigger function as a "babysitter" for your road test. | Vehicle: 2014 Ford® Fusion

Ford®

Ignition System

Ignition Coil Current Ramp Test

Having a hard time figuring out whether or not an ignition coil is bad? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to use a low amps probe to perform a current ramp test. | Vehicle: 2013 Ford® Fusion.

Ford®

Ignition System

Ignition System Diagnostics Using the SIA2000

Having a hard time diagnosing an ignition issue? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows an easy way to check ignition systems using a lab scope and SIA 2000 ignition probe. | Vehicle: 2001 Ford® Taurus.

Ford®

Windshield Wiper

Wiper Motor Module Calibration

Recalibration has become a standard process for all sorts of simple repair procedures. In this Quick Tip, Jason Gabrenas will show you how to perform a recalibration on a functional test, like a wiper motor module calibration on a 2018 Ford® Focus®.

GM®

ADAS

GM Radar Sensor

Just removed or replaced the bumper on a 2010 or newer GM model? Make sure to recalibrate the rain sensor module - our short Diagnostic Quick Tip shows you how.

GM / Chevrolet®

Braking System

Parking Brake Recalibration

If you’re looking how to replace brakes pads safely on a vehicle, we’ll show you how. National Field Trainer, Jason Gabrenas, will show you how to use the ZEUS+™ scanner on the 2018 Chevrolet® Equinox.

GM / Chevrolet®

Braking System

Brake Pedal Sensor Relearn

Learn how to relearn the brake pedal position sensor on a 2018 Chevrolet® Equinox. The brake pedal position sensor (formally known as the brake light switch), provides data to multiple modules in a car and when replaced in a GMC® vehicle, needs to be relearned in two modules (engine control and body control module). Find out how with National Trainer, Jason Gabrenas.

GM / Chevrolet®

Cooling System

Chevy Volt Coolant Pump Bleed

Many hybrid vehicles have a separate electric coolant pump that needs to be turned on to help bleed the cooling system. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform a coolant system bleed on a Chevy Volt.

Harley-Davidson®

Functional Testing

Harley-Davidson® Functional Tests

If you have a problem with a gauge cluster, how can you quickly figure out if it's a cluster problem or a sensor? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform some bi-directional functional testing on a Harley-Davidson using a scan tool.

Harley-Davidson®

Key FOB Prog.

Harley Davidson® Key Fob Programming

If you or your customer loses a key fob, that can be pretty inconvenient, right? They usually need to be programmed to the vehicle. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to program a Harley-Davidson key fob using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2015 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited.

Harley-Davidson®

DTCs

Harley Davidson Extended DTC

No need to be a detective with Snap-on® exclusive Harley-Davidson® factory coverage that lets you know the mileage at which a code was set… important for diagnosis and insurance claims, too!

Harley-Davidson®

Braking System

Harley-Davidson® ABS Brake Bleed

Vehicle: 2015 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited. Many vehicles now need a scan tool in order to bleed the brakes after ABS repairs. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform an ABS Brake Bleed procedure on a Harley-Davidson using a scan tool.

Honda®

Braking System

Honda® Brake Service

Need to replace brake pads? Your diagnostic tool with the latest software has brake pad coverage for 2003 and newer Honda vehicles.

Hyundai®

Key FOB Prog.

Hyundai® Key Reprogramming

Car doesn't start because the key doesn't work? Reprogram the key with the latest Snap-on Software

Hyundai®

ADAS

Hyundai® Blind Spot Detection System Calibration

Many modern vehicles have built-in enhanced safety systems, such as blind spot detection. When you do any work on these systems, a reset or recalibration needs to be done. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform a reset on the Hyundai® Blind Spot Detection system using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2014 Hyundai® Santa Fe.

Hyundai®

Occupant Detection System

Hyundai® Occupant Detection System Reset

Most modern vehicles have a built-in Occupant Detection System. When you do any work on these systems, a reset or a recalibration needs to be done. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform a reset on the Hyundai® PODS system using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2014 Hyundai® Santa Fe.

Hyundai®

Fuel System

Fuel Pump Current Ramp Test

Having a hard time diagnosing a fuel delivery problem? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows how to quickly verify the condition of a fuel pump, using a lab scope and amp probe with a ZEUS+™ on a 2011 Huyndai® Tuscon.

Hyundai®

DC Voltage Test

Hyundai DC Voltage Test

Need to do a DC Voltage Test? Find the fault quickly and get on with the fix. Learn how in less than 60 seconds.

Jaguar®

Braking System

Electric Vehicle Parking Brake Maintenance Mode

How do you replace an electronic parking brake when there’s an electric motor holding the brake pads together? Often times, on an electric vehicle, you need to put the car into maintenance mode in order to release the caliber and change the brake pads. National Field Trainer, Jason Gabrenas, will show you how to change the EV parking brake using a diagnostic scanner, ZEUS+™. 2020 Jaguar® I-Pace EV

Jaguar®

EV Function Overview

EV Functions

Check out the EV Functions on a ZEUS+™ Snap-on scan tool. You’ll be prepared when an electric vehicle enters your shop, as they’re rising in popularity. National Field Trainer, Jason Gabrenas, will show you electric vehicle scan tool functions on a 2020 Jaguar® I-Pace EV.

Mercedes-Benz®

Nox Sensor

Mercedes® Sprinter NOx Sensor Reset Diagnostic

Finish the job quickly and confidently using your Snap-on diagnostic tool with the latest software. Automation, plus valuable tips and procedures makes this reset unbelievably fast and simple.

MINI®

Battery Monitor System

MINI® Battery Relearn v3

Have you ever had to replace a battery on a MINI® or BMW®, only to find out that the vehicle was not charging properly afterwards? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to relearn the system after a battery replacement using a scan tool.

Nissan®

Reprogramming

Nissan® VIN Registration

Replacing an ECM? In less than 60 seconds this video shows you how to program the VIN into the replacement ECM to ensure the engine starts.

Toyota®

Data Freeze Frame

Toyota® Multiple Freeze Frame

Having more information is never a bad thing when diagnosing a vehicle. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows how to view multiple freeze frame points on Toyota vehicles using the multiple freeze frame feature.

Toyota®

Transmission

Toyota® Transmission Compensation Coding

From fuel injectors to transmissions, many parts on newer cars need be to coded to the vehicle in order to complete a repair, don't they? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform a transmission coding procedure on a Toyota® RAV 4 using a scan tool. | Vehicle: 2015 Toyota® RAV 4.

Toyota®

EVAP

Toyota EVAP Test

Many EVAP system problems can be difficult to test on some vehicles due to how the system is set up. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to force an EVAP System test on late-model Toyota vehicles using a scan tool.

Toyota®

Charging System

Alternator Ripple Test

Check the condition of the alternator (as scope function) by doing the Alternator Ripple Test. National Field Trainer, Jason Gabrenas, will show you how to diagnose vehicle electrical issues using a ZEUS+™ on a 2018 Toyota®.

Toyota®

Troubleshooter Tips

The Power of Troubleshooter Tips

Having a hard time with hybrid vehicles? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to use the built-in Troubleshooter tips to fix a no-start condition. 2006 Toyota® Prius

VW® / Audi®

Flexible Service Reset

VW® / Audi® Flexible Service Reset

Having a hard time resetting a service light on a VW® or Audi® vehicle? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to use VW®/ Audi's® Flexible Service Reset function.

General Information

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (AFR)

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Test Diagnostic

Modern Air/Fuel Ratio Sensors can be difficult to test and inspect. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to test and inspect an A/F sensor using a scan tool.

General Information

Cam / Crank Sensors

Multi Channel Cam Crank Correlation

Have you ever run into a situation where you needed to check a vehicle’s timing quickly and easily? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to check timing using a lab scope and performing a multi-channel cam/crank correlation test.

General Information

Networks - CAN Bus

CAN Bus Diagnostics

Having a hard time diagnosing a no communication or vehicle network issue? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to locate the source of the problem, using a lab scope to check the CAN network system.

General Information

Networks - Flex Ray Bus

Flex Ray Bus Diagnostics Quick Tip | Training Solutions®

Having a hard time diagnosing a no communication or vehicle network issue? There are many different types of networks in modern vehicles. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to use a lab scope to check the Flex Ray bus network system.

General Information

Networks - Ethernet

What is Ethernet Access?

Is Ethernet/DoIP communications a need for you?
Ethernet for diagnostics or “DoIP” uses Ethernet frames to package diagnostic messages, which communicate with a vehicle based on standardized communications protocols increasing interconnection between vehicles and their environment.

General Information

Electronic Throttle Control System

Electronic Throttle Control System Diagnostics

Electronic Throttle Control systems on newer cars can be tough to diagnose if you don’t know what to look for. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to check the sensors on Electronic Throttle Control systems using a lab scope.

General Information

Fuel System

Fuel Injector Voltage and Current Tests Quick Tip | Training Solutions®

Having a hard time diagnosing a faulty fuel injector? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows how to get a certain diagnosis using a lab scope to check both voltage and amperage.

General Information

Guided Component Tests (GCT)

Top Level Menus Built-In Scope Training

Not sure how to do a particular test with your lab scope? Did you know there are built-in training classes within a Snap-on lab scope? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to access the Top Level Menus inside the Guided Component Tests.

General Information

Ignition System

Ignition Coil Current and Voltage Comparison

Having a hard time figuring out whether or not an ignition coil is bad? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to compare both the voltage and the current of an ignition coil to find a problem quickly.

General Information

Ignition System

COP Ignition Test Diagnostic

There are many different options out there for testing vehicles with Coil-On-Plug ignition systems, aren't there? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to set up and use the universal flag pickups.

General Information

Ignition System

Ignition Coil Primary Voltage Test

Having a hard time figuring out whether or not an ignition coil is bad? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to perform a primary side voltage test to quickly test a coil.

General Information

OBD-II Global

OBD-II Mode 10 Permanent Codes

Have you ever had a vehicle come into the shop with an issue, only to find out that any codes were cleared somewhere else? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to find those cleared codes using OBD-II mode 10.

General Information

Oil Service System

Oil Specs & Service Light Resets

An oil change is probably the most common task in a shop, but how much time is spent looking up fluid capacities and specs? Then once the oil change is done, how do you reset the maintenance light? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows

General Information

Relative Compression Test

Relative Compression Test

Having a hard time diagnosing misfires due to a compression issue? In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer Jason Gabrenas shows you how to find the problem cylinder using a lab scope and amp probe to perform a Relative Compression Test.

General Information

Scope / Meter Functions

Dual Screen Diagnostics Scanner vs Scope

See how easy it is to view a component's scope pattern compared to processed scanner data at the same time on your auto scanner tool. In this Diagnostic Quick Tip, National Field Trainer, Jason Gabrenas, shows you how to use the multi window functions on a ZEUS+™ to make that happen..

General Information

Scope / Meter Functions

Split Screen – Scope and Functional Test

See the advantage of using your tool with its split screen capabilities. Previously in our Dual Screen Diagnostics Scanner vs Scope Quick Tip video we showed you how to use screen-in-screen with scope and scanner data. Today learn how to go one step further to multi-task and save time with split screen for scope and functional tests.

General Information

Diagnostic Pre / Post Code Scans

Pre- and Post-scan Diagnostic Health Scan Reports

When diagnosing a vehicle, running a pre- and post-scan prior to diagnosing the vehicle issue is a very helpful tool. You'll see what diagnostic codes appear prior to servicing the car and afterwards you can run another scan to ensure the codes are cleared.

General Information

ShopStream Connect™ (SSC)

ShopStream Connect™ Software Updates

ShopStream Connect is a Windows®-based Snap-on software application that helps keep you and your diagnostic tool productive and profitable every day.

General Information

ShopStream Connect™ (SSC)

ShopStream Connect™ Data Manipulation

ShopStream Connect is a Windows®-based Snap-on software application that helps keep you and your diagnostic tool productive and profitable every day.

General Information

ShopStream Connect™ (SSC)

Installing Software with ShopStream Connect

Watch this 1 minute video to see how easy it is to perform a software upgrade for your subscribed APOLLO-D8™, TRITON-D8®, MODIS™, SOLUS™, P1000™ or ETHOS® using ShopStream Connect™.

General Information

Software Updates - Over the Air (OTA)

Installing OTA Software Updates on APOLLO ™ , TRITON ™, and SOLUS™ series

Upgrade your automotive diagnostic tools software with an Over-The-Air (OTA) update. Diagnostic Technical Trainer, Jason Gabrenas, will show you how in this Quick Tip video.