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Technician diagnosing an automotive lift motor that runs but does not raise the vehicle

Lift Motor Runs but the Lift Won’t Raise? Commo...

You press the lift control button and hear the motor running—but the lift barely moves or does not rise at all. This can be especially frustrating because the power unit...

Lift Motor Runs but the Lift Won’t Raise? Commo...

You press the lift control button and hear the motor running—but the lift barely moves or does not rise at all. This can be especially frustrating because the power unit...

Technician inspecting alignment targets on a vehicle in a Southern California auto repair shop

Alignment Machine Not Detecting Targets? Common...

An alignment machine that cannot detect its targets can stop an alignment before it even begins. The system may show missing targets, lose one wheel during measurement, display unstable readings,...

Alignment Machine Not Detecting Targets? Common...

An alignment machine that cannot detect its targets can stop an alignment before it even begins. The system may show missing targets, lose one wheel during measurement, display unstable readings,...

Technician inspecting a weak bead breaker on a tire changer in a Southern California auto repair shop

Tire Changer Bead Breaker Weak or Not Moving? C...

A tire changer’s bead breaker needs enough force to separate the tire bead from the wheel quickly and safely. When the bead breaker becomes weak, moves slowly, or stops working...

Tire Changer Bead Breaker Weak or Not Moving? C...

A tire changer’s bead breaker needs enough force to separate the tire bead from the wheel quickly and safely. When the bead breaker becomes weak, moves slowly, or stops working...

Technician diagnosing a vacuum problem on an automotive A/C service machine in a Southern California repair shop

A/C Machine Won’t Pull Vacuum? Common Causes an...

An automotive A/C machine that will not pull or maintain vacuum can bring an A/C service job to a stop. The machine may run longer than normal, fail the leak...

A/C Machine Won’t Pull Vacuum? Common Causes an...

An automotive A/C machine that will not pull or maintain vacuum can bring an A/C service job to a stop. The machine may run longer than normal, fail the leak...

Technician checking inconsistent readings on a wheel balancer in a Southern California tire shop

Wheel Balancer Keeps Asking for More Weight? Co...

A wheel balancer that repeatedly asks for more weight can waste time, frustrate technicians, and make a simple tire job take much longer than it should. The machine may complete...

Wheel Balancer Keeps Asking for More Weight? Co...

A wheel balancer that repeatedly asks for more weight can waste time, frustrate technicians, and make a simple tire job take much longer than it should. The machine may complete...

Technician inspecting the safety lock mechanism on an automotive lift in a Southern California repair shop

Automotive Lift Safety Locks Not Engaging? What...

Automotive lift safety locks are designed to support the lift after it has been raised. If the locks are not engaging properly, releasing unevenly, or making unusual noises, the problem...

Automotive Lift Safety Locks Not Engaging? What...

Automotive lift safety locks are designed to support the lift after it has been raised. If the locks are not engaging properly, releasing unevenly, or making unusual noises, the problem...