How To Use Freeze Frame Data For Fault Codes

Freeze Frame data is a snapshot of the engines' live values when a fault occurs.  Typically when you hear freeze frame data you associate it with the automotive or heavy-duty truck market however it is also used in off-highway engines.  This is especially helpful if you are trying to diagnose...

How To Clear a FPT Derate

What Does a Derate Code Mean? If your Fiat PowerTrain or other off-highway engine is giving you a derate code, it probably isn’t the only code you’re seeing. When you get a derate code it is a sign of underlying problems. Some of the most common underlying problems that lead...

Troubleshooting Cojali Jaltest Connection Issues

Connection problems with your Cojali or other scan tool don’t have to get in the way of your equipment diagnostics and repairs. Many of today’s machines communicate through using the CAN protocol.  If you cannot communicate with your scan tool, this may be due to a problem on the vehicle...

Truck Air Brake System Maintenance

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The following is a guest post by one of our resident Diesel Experts, Jeff Celentano! Air brake maintenance is a critical part of a truck, especially during the northern winter months when air lines are prone to freezing. In this post, we will cover the details of proper air brake...

Learn Jaltest in Less Than a Day!

Diesel Laptops is continuing its commitment to customer education with an exciting new in-classroom training opportunity! For the first time, Diesel Laptops customers will have access to hands-on Cojali Jaltest Training designed by Master Certified Diesel Technicians. This class is designed to teach students the ins and outs of Cojali Jaltest...

Commercial Truck Data Links and Protocols Explained

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Today’s commercial trucks use data links, and the networks on them are called J1939 and J1708. The three diagnostic ports you find on commercial trucks are the 6-pin, 9-pin, and OBDII (Either wired normally or the Volvo/Mack HD OBDII). While it is true that vehicles have gotten more complex through time, they also have gotten easier to diagnose once you have the right tools and knowledge. Diesel Laptops offers a variety of online and hands-on training classes to help guide and train you on the information you need.