"F.R.E.D. Hides the Bus"

Overcoming the Scan Tool “Failure to Communicate Blues” in Your Repair Bay

Are some vehicle control modules being F.R.E.D.s (Frustrating Ridiculous Electronic Devices) in your repair bay?  Does your scan tool sing the “Failure to Communicate Blues” on some vehicles? When you observe data bus PIDs . . . can you trust them? Do you even know which module (or bus circuit) the data is coming from? If you’ve had any of these questions or frustrations, this webinar is for you! Join veteran trainer Dave Hobbs to explore . . .

· What Exactly is “Vehicle Cyber Security”?

· R2R & the OEM “Memorandum of Understanding”

· Stellantis (Dodge/Chrysler Ram) SGMs – Auto Auth & wiTECH 2.0 Tips

· Diagnosing “Not Present at the DLC” F.R.E.D.s (i.e., LIN Data Buses)

· NEW values on GM CAN Bus Termination Resistors

· Expansion Buses, Ethernet, and Other Future Data Bus Trends

About Dave:

Dave Hobbs is the senior technical trainer and course developer for Delphi Technologies aftermarket division of BorgWarner. His experience in the independent automotive service world started over 45 years ago as a technician and service manager at his family’s auto electric business in Kokomo Indiana.

Dave’s OEM background includes roles as a technical hotline advisor, field engineer and electronics systems instructor for engineers at GM Delco Electronics and Delphi Technologies / BorgWarner. An ASE certified master technician with L1 and L3 advanced specialist certifications, Dave has also served as an adjunct instructor for Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana for over 20 years.

Dave is a frequent speaker at national automotive conferences, a technical writer for several trade magazines and an instructor in numerous training videos.