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Its the same at Hyundai. No diag time for warranty. The really bad part is the absurd times Hyundai has for many of their jobs. One example are the Sonata AC compressors, they pay 0.9 I believe but you are expected to do an evac/recharge and compressor resistance testing as well as checking other system basics in order to diagnose a faulty compressor. So by the time its all done and youve replaced the compressor youve done 2 evac recharges, checked over the system in general, used a fused jumper wire kit to jump power directly to the compressor and tested the compressor resistance, all for 0.9. I work with a tech who got paid 1.8 hours to diag and replace a freaking transmission! I thought he was talking about a wiper transmission at first but no it was the front wheel drive transmission. Youd be better off being an oil change guy at that rate.
You don’t need school in order to learn, all you need is the desire to learn. I started off as the shop helper. I cleaned the floors, took out the trash, kept all of the techs oil buckets dumped, shuttled customers home, gave lift help, test drove for techs and all sorts of other stuff. Basically I was doing whatever odd job needed to be done. Eventually I moved up to lube tech and shortly after that they slowly started expanding my role with things like PDI’s and UCI’s. At that point I wanted to learn more but school was not an option for many different reasons. You know what I did? I went out and bought the same exact textbook that the local college used in their technician program. You can read and you want to learn so why let the absence of a teacher and a classroom stop you? If I run across something at work that doesn’t make sense I can look it up that evening and try to learn about it. Conversely if I read some material in the text that I don’t understand usually I can show it to another tech and theyre glad to explain it if they are familiar. In your case I’d be more worried about scheduling because I have never heard of a shop working around someones schedule.
Here is my text: http://www.amazon.com/Automotive-Technology-Approach-Jack-Erjavec/dp/1133612318/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427160691&sr=1-2&keywords=automotive+technologyAlso if you are not in college for auto mechanics and are just a college kid looking for a PT job in a shop for now and will be leaving the industry when you graduate college I would say I doubt any show would want to deal with that. You don’t know anything yet so they wont want to spend time teaching you and investing in you if you aren’t committed to the future of the job.
Also if you are not in college for auto mechanics and are just a college kid looking for a PT job in a shop for now and will be leaving the industry when you graduate college I would say I doubt any show would want to deal with that. You don’t know anything yet so they wont want to spend time teaching you and investing in you if you aren’t committed to the future of the job.
I think it depends on the shop. There are many different ways shops are run. I think it’s important to clarify that you are looking for a job as a lube tech as opposed to entry level tech. At most shops I have been in lube tech is where former grocery baggers and burger flippers etc. start off in the shop and they generally only do oil changes, tire rotates, multi points etc. Entry level tech would be the next step up after you have a bit of experience and are ready to start learning and getting hands on with minor diagnostic and repair work like tire patches, door handles and advanced maintenance like brakes and fluid services. It could be different everywhere but just be clear you are ready to learn and willing to start at the bottom. Most shops will not put much value into your experience working on your own vehicle and I must say it really isn’t going to help you much in a shop. The best thing to do when you get your shot is go in with the mindset that you don’t know jack and try to learn as much as you can while maintaining your quality standards. The two biggest things I see causing new techs to fail is being arrogant and thinking they know more than they know and biting off way more than they can chew and also the opposite of being too scared to get in the mix with new things and never gaining new skills. Try to fall somewhere in the middle and choose your growth strategy wisely. It can be done. I started off sweeping the floors and cleaning up and then moved up to lube tech and then up to tech, now I am ASE certified, make a decent living and enjoy my job most of the time. Good luck.
I think it depends on the shop. There are many different ways shops are run. I think it’s important to clarify that you are looking for a job as a lube tech as opposed to entry level tech. At most shops I have been in lube tech is where former grocery baggers and burger flippers etc. start off in the shop and they generally only do oil changes, tire rotates, multi points etc. Entry level tech would be the next step up after you have a bit of experience and are ready to start learning and getting hands on with minor diagnostic and repair work like tire patches, door handles and advanced maintenance like brakes and fluid services. It could be different everywhere but just be clear you are ready to learn and willing to start at the bottom. Most shops will not put much value into your experience working on your own vehicle and I must say it really isn’t going to help you much in a shop. The best thing to do when you get your shot is go in with the mindset that you don’t know jack and try to learn as much as you can while maintaining your quality standards. The two biggest things I see causing new techs to fail is being arrogant and thinking they know more than they know and biting off way more than they can chew and also the opposite of being too scared to get in the mix with new things and never gaining new skills. Try to fall somewhere in the middle and choose your growth strategy wisely. It can be done. I started off sweeping the floors and cleaning up and then moved up to lube tech and then up to tech, now I am ASE certified, make a decent living and enjoy my job most of the time. Good luck.
I agree with most of the posts here. Some stuff you can go cheap and some you can’t. Don’t go cheap on an impact wrench. I have been thrilled with my Nitrocat 1200k that I got on Amazon for about $200. If you buy a $50 impact you will regret it. I also agree with not cheaping out on ratchets. Cheap ratchets will bust your knuckles. I got Craftsman ratchets over 6 years ago and still use the same ones in the shop everyday. I find that some stuff from Harbor Freight is so cheap that it just makes more sense to buy it again if it breaks or gets lost. They have one 32 piece screwdriver set that goes on sale for $5 a few times a year so about once a year I just buy a new one. I don’t have to worry about losing them and I have a nice stock of old used ones I can abuse if need be. Amazon is your friend. Amazon is your friend. Amazon is your friend. Get it? lol I am not a tool truck fan, I can almost always find the identical tool online somewhere for cheaper. The only times I buy from the truck is when they are the only place I can find the item or if I need the item right away. All in all the trick is knowing what to cheap out on and what not to cheap out on.
I agree with most of the posts here. Some stuff you can go cheap and some you can’t. Don’t go cheap on an impact wrench. I have been thrilled with my Nitrocat 1200k that I got on Amazon for about $200. If you buy a $50 impact you will regret it. I also agree with not cheaping out on ratchets. Cheap ratchets will bust your knuckles. I got Craftsman ratchets over 6 years ago and still use the same ones in the shop everyday. I find that some stuff from Harbor Freight is so cheap that it just makes more sense to buy it again if it breaks or gets lost. They have one 32 piece screwdriver set that goes on sale for $5 a few times a year so about once a year I just buy a new one. I don’t have to worry about losing them and I have a nice stock of old used ones I can abuse if need be. Amazon is your friend. Amazon is your friend. Amazon is your friend. Get it? lol I am not a tool truck fan, I can almost always find the identical tool online somewhere for cheaper. The only times I buy from the truck is when they are the only place I can find the item or if I need the item right away. All in all the trick is knowing what to cheap out on and what not to cheap out on.
I actually did pull the EMS section out of that block to look for damage and it all looked normal. I guess now I’m going to look at the diagram of the back of the EMS block and see if I can figure out which wires go to which fuse and then try to find them on a wiring diagram.
I actually did pull the EMS section out of that block to look for damage and it all looked normal. I guess now I’m going to look at the diagram of the back of the EMS block and see if I can figure out which wires go to which fuse and then try to find them on a wiring diagram.
Thanks for the reply. I don’t remember the specifics of the metal that was inside the fuse slot although I do remember seeing metal in the slot. Yes there is a lot of “good to know” type of weird stuff and pattern failures for Hyundai. I’m certainly no genius but you guys are always welcome to throw any Hyundai questions at me. You never know it might be something I’ve seen before. I can’t guarantee I’ll help you but I guarantee I’ll try.
Thanks for the reply. I don’t remember the specifics of the metal that was inside the fuse slot although I do remember seeing metal in the slot. Yes there is a lot of “good to know” type of weird stuff and pattern failures for Hyundai. I’m certainly no genius but you guys are always welcome to throw any Hyundai questions at me. You never know it might be something I’ve seen before. I can’t guarantee I’ll help you but I guarantee I’ll try.
Thanks for the input. I’m not talking about a mobile mechanical repair business, that would be a massive undertaking. I’m talking about a mobile business strictly repairing vehicles that are getting water inside when it rains. And absolutely I’m talking about a fully licensed and insured business not just a random guy trying to freelance. The tool cost would be very low. I already have all of the basic mechanic tools and other than that there are a few different specialized diagnostic tools that can speed up the process of locating a water intrusion but they are inexpensive on the grand scale of things. The vast majority of water intrusions come from a small handful of causes – Clogged/detached HVAC or sunroof drain tubes, improperly adjusted doors or sunroof glass, damaged or improperly installed weatherstrip, damaged or improperly installed light assemblies or gaskets, and poorly sealed windshield glass. Most of the time after diagnosing the cause the fixes tend to be relatively simple.
Thanks for the input. I’m not talking about a mobile mechanical repair business, that would be a massive undertaking. I’m talking about a mobile business strictly repairing vehicles that are getting water inside when it rains. And absolutely I’m talking about a fully licensed and insured business not just a random guy trying to freelance. The tool cost would be very low. I already have all of the basic mechanic tools and other than that there are a few different specialized diagnostic tools that can speed up the process of locating a water intrusion but they are inexpensive on the grand scale of things. The vast majority of water intrusions come from a small handful of causes – Clogged/detached HVAC or sunroof drain tubes, improperly adjusted doors or sunroof glass, damaged or improperly installed weatherstrip, damaged or improperly installed light assemblies or gaskets, and poorly sealed windshield glass. Most of the time after diagnosing the cause the fixes tend to be relatively simple.
Thank you for the interesting input. I didn’t do a good job making my original post clear. To clarify I am considering starting a mobile water leak repair business. That is all I would do is fix exterior water leaks. With the experience that I already have and the proper selection of tools and equipment I believe most water leaks can be found relatively quickly. In the vast majority of cases there would be no need for a lift, heck I can’t think of a single time I’ve ever needed to lift a water leak car. There would not be an excessive amount of tools and equipment needed so there would be no need for a trailer. A small truck or suv should be sufficient and it would be no problem to go to the customers location(as long as they had a water source) which would also eliminate the need for leasing a physical location for the business. I’m sure there are many other factors to consider which is why I am posting this here, you guys might think of something that didn’t cross my mind. In general I think it could be started for a relatively small investment. Building the advertising base and learning what gets you the most customers for the least money might take some time but putting yourself out there as a sublet option to the 25-30 local shops and dealers could form a backbone to help stay afloat until the number of more lucrative home customers gets built up.