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PREHEAT FUNCTION IMPROVES STARTING
IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES
With 700 Peak Amps and 330 Start Assist Amps of starting power, the Booster PAC 12 Volt
Jump Starter and Power Supply, No. ES580, from Clore Automotive, can tackle a wide
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and starting the car, connect just the
ground cable to the battery. Place a 20A
fuse between the battery positive cable
and the positive battery post. In most
cases a 20A fuse will be more than sufficient
to carry enough current to bring
keep-alive memory components.
If the fuse blows, there is likely still
a short in the system. If the fuse holds,
turn the key to the “run” position and
recheck. If the fuse still does not blow,
remove it and connect the battery cable
fully. There are battery connectors available
that have a sliding lever which will
allow you to disconnect the battery if
there is an issue. These can be installed
to test if the system is working correctly,
and allow you to flip the lever to disconnect
the battery quickly if necessary.
Once the vehicle is running, test the
charging system and all lights, and install
your scan tool to verify no fault codes are
present. If everything tests okay, road test
the vehicle in a drive cycle format which
will allow the computer monitors to be
completed, making sure all those components
are functioning correctly.
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variety of starting tasks in numerous application environments,
including automotive, marine, light truck, agricultural and fleet
starting. It incorporates numerous features to make jump starting
safer for the operator and vehicle being serviced, including reverse
polarity protection, backfeed protection, overvoltage protection,
short circuit protection and overheat protection. It also features
a PreHeat function to improve starting capabilities in extreme
cold temperatures – simply switch this function on and
the unit will preheat the battery and alert the operator
when the unit is ready to jump start the vehicle.
The ES580 utilizes a UL-approved lithium battery. It
features two USB outlets to power small electronics.
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WEIGHS LESS THAN 2 LBS
The Allstart Boost 550 Jump Starter features a 12,000mAh high capacity, high power
lithium battery for jump starting vehicles and charging devices. The unit offers 300 cranking
amps and weighs less than 2 lbs. This jump starter can charge up to a V8, 5.4L
gas engine. The unit is made with flame retardant material, features
overheating protection and is equipped with AI Technology for
fast device charging.
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PICO AUTOMOTIVE
PARKING SENSOR TEST
The Pico Technology Ultrasonic
Parking Sensor Detector, No. TA329,
is designed to make testing a vehicle’s
proximity sensors quick and easy.
According to the company, this detector
picks up ultrasonic signals in its immediate
vicinity.
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THE TOP THREE BATTERY TESTING
TECHNICAL
QUESTIONS SOLVED
Be sure to enter all information into
the tester accurately. Entering an
incorrect battery type, chemistry,
rating type, or rating value can cause
incorrect test decisions.
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AVAILABLE IN THREE MODELS
The Associated Equipment 12V and 24V
Booster Pack, No. 6296, is a single, heavy
duty unit that offers up to 3,400 peak amps
in 12V mode. The 6296 is designed for jump
starting cars, pickups, trucks, RVs and tractor
trailers. Additional features include a
built-in LED worklight, two 12V adapters
and a battery status indicator. The pack
includes heavy duty 44" DC leads and a
charger with overcharge protection.
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