Industry and Technology

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...
Industry and Technology

Truck Industry Acronyms Explained

With so many acronyms, it is nearly impossible to know them all. In this blog post, the team at Diesel Laptops has compiled a list of more than 900 industry...
Tool Tutorials

Bendix Wingman Collision Mitigation Systems

Currently the most popular collision mitigation system on todays commercial trucks is made by Bendix. They make three different systems, depending on the needs of the truck owner. These are...
Repair Information

PACCAR MX Engine Diagnostic Options

PACCAR sells the PACCAR MX and the PACCAR PX engines. The PX engines are rebranded Cummins engines, and this blog post will focus on the PACCAR MX engines. At the...
Tool Tutorials

Troubleshooting J1708 Connections

If you aren’t familiar with truck datalinks, we suggest you read our post regarding the Introduction to Truck Datalinks. In this post, we are going to get more in-depth on...
Tool Tutorials

Meritor WABCO OnGuard Systems Explained

WABCO first introduced the OnGuard system to the commercial truck industry in 2008. The OnGuard is a Collision Mitigation System (CMS) that provided a variety of functions that help commercial...
Tool Tutorials

Diagnostics on CAT Excavator 308E Model Using Cojali Jaltest

Today we are looking at Cojali Jaltest’s capabilities on a CAT Excavator 308E Model. Before we get started, here’s a quick rundown of what Cojali Jaltest is. What is Cojali...
Industry and Technology

Filling the Diagnostic Tool Gap on Your Fleets Gas Vehicles

Many heavy-duty fleets across the US run into the same problem.  The majority of your work is with heavy diesel trucks, but occasionally you need to work on a smaller...
Tool Tutorials

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...