...to Paul and everyone who has helped me out on this forum. It is easily, EASILY, the best one out there. I'm feeling much more confident than I was a couple of years ago, even a couple of months ago, with all of your help. Last week I pasesd the ASE electrical and engine performance tests armed only with ScannerDanner premium resources. I've read the book several times cover to cover and used the videos as well. At work we have ASE prep material that I used for the other tests like engine repair, brakes, and steering and suspension, but after taking a handful of the electrical and engine performance practice tests, I didn't even bother going over the study material. The concepts that I learned through Paul's network are what helped me pass. I'll say that I did almost run out of time on the electrical one but I still have to think things through quite a bit.
I'm surprised more people at work aren't interested in learning more about diagnostics. I couldn't think of a better combo than the book, videos, and forum.
Tutti57 wrote: ... Last week I pasesd the ASE electrical and engine performance tests armed only with ScannerDanner premium resources..
Congratulations! That's awesome, great work.
Tutti57 wrote: I'm surprised more people at work aren't interested in learning more about diagnostics. I couldn't think of a better combo than the book, videos, and forum.
Some techs just aren't into it or are comfortable with their current methods and skill level.
Some of these people might even feel threatened, that you're questioning the validity of their methods.
It helps to identify people who can "talk shop", and who you might be better off just responding "really? I didn't know that..."
One of the issues in the industry is recruiting the right people, I strongly suspect the best techs are guys & girls that perhaps for various reasons didn't do great things at school but get into the industry and suddenly discover they actually enjoy problem solving and learning is fun.
" We're trying to plug a hole in the universe, what are you doing ?. "
(Walter Bishop Fringe TV show)
I totally agree with that. I did not do well in school unless it was something was interested in. It's a great field to be in if you like problem solving and thinking. Many people don't realize that, both people in and out of the field.
I got through A7 on Wednesday, so now my boss can send me to Nissan school for a few 4 day electrical trainings.
I want to get the transmissions done next since we got a lot of CVT rebuilds and replacements in the shop. I don't want to pass up that work and it's definitely my weakest topic. Probably for a lot of people. Voodoo magic.
L1 is right after those. Probably a few weeks away.
ASEs don't fix cars but they do make you more marketable and I've learned a ton of theory and best practices while studying that I can immediately put into practice.
your curiosity found Paul's videos but your desire to learn and hard work won you your certificate. 