FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM is an automotive electrical system or truck electrical system troubleshooting flip chart of 14 quick and easy auto electrical system voltage tests or truck electrical system voltage tests using only your DMM to find a low battery state of charge, weak battery while cranking, problems with the engine ground or accessory ground and problems with the generator (alternator) undercharging or overcharging.

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It's easy to test a vehicle's primary electrical system when you follow along with the step-by-step instructions found in FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM. Total testing time is 5-8 minutes with a little practice. Record test results on a handy Test Results Form included on the last page of the flip-chart. Start finding those electrical problems you may have been overlooking! FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM shows you how to test and troubleshoot a vehicle's 14V electrical system like a true professional electrical technician so you don't miss or overlook the important things.

The electrical tests covered in FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM should be performed FIRST on any car or truck that has . . .

(1) an electrical system problem

(2) an electronic system problem (such as a vehicle computer failure)

(3) or a no code driveability problem (no DTC).

 FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM guides an auto or truck service technician through simple yet effective voltage tests that pinpoint problems in a vehicle's primary electrical system that many technicians often misdiagnose or worse simply overlook.

Technicians using FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM report that 75% of a vehicle's electrical problems, as well as, 35-40% of no- code driveability problems are quickly found using FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM yet these service technicians previously have had little training in testing auto/truck electrical systems with a DMM. FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM shows you how to do it step-by-step.

Stop wasting time changing electrical parts to see if it fixes an electrical problem. With FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM you can identify electrical problems using only a DMM before you change expensive electrical parts that do not fix the vehicle's electrical problem.

FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM verifies that the vehicle's battery, primary ground circuits, cranking and charging system are functioning properly. This is where most of a vehicle's electrical problems occur. Each of the 14 steps in FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM follows a logical 14 step testing sequence which is thoroughly explained and illustrated on individual pages. Flip through the pages to follow the tests in numerical order. Most test steps offer suggestions on what to check if a DMM reading on any test step is incorrect. FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM is printed on 8.5x11 inch laminated cardboard pages so they will survive heavy shop use. Pages wipe clean with a damp cloth.

A TEST RESULTS FORM is included on the last page of FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM which can be copied to give the customer a copy of the test results. Paste your business card in the box at the bottom of the TEST RESULTS FORM and make copies of the Test Results Form to give a copy to your customer to shows the bad readings and the corrected readings after your electrical repairs. Customers appreciate knowing exactly what they are paying for. Most shops charge a fee to perform FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM and promote it as a valuable added benefit to their repair services. This will help you to generate additional repair income from electrical problems found that you previously might have missed. ONE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FOUND WITH FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM WILL PAY FOR THE FLIP-CHART.

New version, updated in 2005:
Professional version for vehicle service technicians is $59.95. ( Buy Now)
Finding the first electrical problem pays for the flip-chart!
Printed in black ink and laminated to hold up in heavy shop use.

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FREE tutorial reviews a 14V electrical system and shows you how to perform these quick -- and professional -- electrical system voltage tests on automotive and truck electrical systems using only a DMM.
Step 1 is included so you can sample how each step is covered.
Feel free to print out a copy of the tutorial.

FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM
Teacher Presentation Pkg. Part Number FTFSCH05


Teacher Presentation Pkg contains the following three items:
(1.) 1 copy of CDROM-FTF05
Includes the technical presentation on CDROM and illustrations of FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM 15 step tests in 70 slides. Suitable for classroom instruction as students follow along in their individual workbooks. Once you have the CDROM you can download the Instructor Guide.

(2.) 6 copies of Student Workbook, Part Number FTFSWB05
Students follow along step-by-step taking notes as you cover the material using the Instructor Guide with all the technical explanations you need. The student workbook also contains test results forms for students to use when performing FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM on vehicles in the shop using one of the six copies of the laminated professional version of FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM included in this school package.
Purchase additional copies of the Student Workbook as needed.

(3.) 6 copies of FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM laminated professional flip-chart.
Used by professional technicians since 1992 to uncover electrical system problems most often overlooked and the causes of no-code driveability problems. These flip-charts show students how to perform FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM.
Purchase additional copies of FIRST THINGS FIRSTTM as needed.

Total School Package Cost $550.00 (plus shipping and handling)
Package price saves $122.40 if items ordered separately.

NOTE: CDROM-FTF05 must be licensed (authorized) by Veejer Enterprises. Licensing requires user to contact Veejer Enterprises after inserting CDROM into computer. CALL 972-276-9642 to authorize your CDROM-FTF05. The same teacher may purchase a second computer lifetime license (2nd License) to use the same FIRST THINGS FIRST CD in another computer for $99.00. If teacher or school desires a second CDROM-FTF05 only, the cost is $225.00 per CD for a lifetime license to use the curriculum. CDROM-FTF05 can only be used in the computer in which it is licensed (authorized).

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