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Vehicle Service Information:. “Fixed right the first time!”. Vehicle Service Information:. “ The Plan for today ” Classroom activity: Background information Lab: Student activities Wrap-up: “What have we learned”. Vehicle Identification Number. Top of dashboard cover
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Vehicle Service Information: “Fixed right the first time!”
Vehicle Service Information: “The Plan for today” • Classroom activity: Background information • Lab: Student activities • Wrap-up: “What have we learned”
Vehicle Identification Number • Top of dashboard cover • Drivers’ side ‘B’-post • Floor in front of drivers seat • Engine compartment bulkhead
Engine and emissions information • Vehicle Emissions Control Information Label • Located under the hood.
Vehicle Owner’s Manual • Info for new owner’s ‘first-drive’ • Helpful to confirm systems normal operation
Manufacturer Service Manuals • Specific to a vehicle • Designed to be used by dealership technicians
General service and repair information Intended for the ‘do-it-yourselfer’ ‘Generic’ Service Manuals
Professional trade magazines • Intended for the automotive repair professional • Contains unbiased information
Electronic Service Manuals • DVD or CD-ROM electronic format • Allows for storing large amounts of information
Web-based Service Manuals Subscription allows downloading of service information- pdf format
Technical Service Bulletins • Field repair information not in Service Manuals • Also contains campaign and recall information
Hot-Line services • Provides information and help for unique service and repair needs • These groups have vast data bases of information available.
Wrap-up: What have we learned? Vehicle information • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Vehicle Emissions Control Information label (VECI label) • Engine numbers
Wrap-up: What have we learned? Vehicle service information sources • Owner’s Manual • Professional trade magazines • Service Manuals • Technical Service Bulletins (TSB’s) • Hot-Line services
Wrap-up: What have we learned? Good service information helps support “fixed right first time!”
ASE certification • 8 component group areas • Vehicle service information applies to all 8 areas • Certification provides credibility for today’s professional technicians