Capacity building is the bedrock of all developed nations, it simply entails creating systems and policies where the older generation will train the younger generation in their chosen area of influence, be it leadership, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship just to mention a few. We can never get it wrong if the right model is put in place. […]

Good day Friends and colleagues, we will be looking at three different topics in this article. The meaning of your VIN number and its importance, the DLC connector and designation and lastly Fault code designation. Reason being that without proper understanding, we will find it very difficult to relate fault codes to symptoms and eventually […]

My case for support staffs. In my years of practicing as an automobile service technician (mechanic as we call it) I’ve being maltreated, insulted and disrespected at many instances that I’ve lost count. I pride myself first as a mechanic anywhere I go despite the fact that I have a degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from […]

This article was prepared in response to cases of vehicles bought with fixed, improperly fixed or unfixed issue that are hidden to the eyes of the buyer but sold as clean title. Every vehicle buyer has the right by law to know the status of the vehicle as at the time it’s being paid for. […]

As an automobile service technician, the need for strategic development can never be over emphasized. In view of this, we will be considering skill sets that will increase effectiveness and boost interpersonal relationship in the workplace. These skills provide the foundation for developing other skills that is required to help an individual to evolve and […]

This write up is born out of the fact that in most of the forums I belong, I always see automobile workshop owners/operators put up avert that they need an electrical automobile technician. My response to such advert has always being “Train One”. In my quest to end this advert I decided to do a […]

Parasitic drain is the sudden discharge of power(Voltage) from the battery due a short circuit or a turned on switch or appliance while the vehicle engine is turned OFF. Parasitic drain test is carried out at Key Off Engine Off(KOEO). Tools required for the Test 1. Multimeter 2. A clamp down Plyer 3. Alligator clips […]

The ECU of an automobile is one the most protected component(Module) in the vehicle, it is designed to withstand and shutdown(Go into Limp mode or Fail safe mode) when there is a voltage surge within its related circuits, its a very fragile component that requires careful handling, about 80% of the engine computers(ECU) being replaced […]