Here's a quick list for anyone looking for service information. Everything below except Mitchell DIY is completely free!
Mitchell DIY -
eautorepair.adtrk.biz/?a=10817&c=24&p=r&s1=
For a reasonable price, you get access to the same kind of repair info and wiring diagrams ScannerDanner uses. Easy to justify and bill for if you're working independently.
Mitchell1 DIY - Single vehicle access, comes in convenient subscription terms of:
1 Month (31 Days) : $ 19.95
1 Year (Best Value) : $ 29.95
4 Year (Best Value) : $ 44.95
Visit Free Basic Diagnostic & Troubleshooting
Fuse voltage drop chart -
www.powerprobetek.com/wp-content/uploads...8/12/fuse-charts.pdf
This relates directly to the fuse voltage drop method of finding parasitic drains.
Ohms Law Calculator -
www.ohmslawcalculator.com/ohms-law-calculator
When you're just too lazy to do the math on paper...
Ford Service Info -
www.motorcraftservice.com/freeresources/obd
Hit the "Free Resources" tab for all kinds of info on Ford products, including ODB Theory & Operation, PATS, owners manuals, and more.
National Automotive Service Task Force -
sdrm.nastfsecurityregistry.org/dotorg/landing
The NASTF website has links to most manufacturer technical sites. Some info is free, some requires a subscription, varying from manufacturer to manufacturer.
OEM1Stop.com -
oem1stop.com/
Fantastic page for anyone that regularly uses OEM data/programming subscriptions. Kinda like the NASTF list, only faster.
Amsoil.com -
www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/
Good for looking up required fluids and fill capacities.
Autoelectro.co.uk - [strike]
www.autoelectro.co.uk/sites/default/file...AERegulatorGuide.pdf
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www.techtalk.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AERegulatorGuide.pdf
A regulator terminal guide for decyphering wiring diagrams during alternator diagnostics.
Radio-Navicode.Honda.com -
radio-navicode.honda.com/
Honda's official site for looking up those stupid radio security codes. Just need the VIN and the serial number!
newTIS.info - [strike]
www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/
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Taken down by the lawyer crew at BMW.
Remy Technical Bulletins - [strike]
www.remyautomotive.com/resource/Technical-Bulletins
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Link is now broken, can't find the same resources on the Remy site.
Free wiring diagrams and TSB's - [strike]
www.bbbind.com/tsb-wiring-diagrams-database/
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Permanently removed as of 1/31/20. Lame.
