I just purchased Paul Danner's (aka Scanner Danner) Engine Performance Diagnostics book, seems like a great way to learn the system inside and out, of course the book alone won't magically turn me into a master, but I should have a solid foundation. I plan on buying the power probe hook and an amp probe. That should cover a very broad assortment of tools for the time being.

I'll practice trouble shooting and diagnostics on all of my friends and co-workers vehicle's before I even apply for a shop job. That way I have something to bring to the table.

Getting sick of low wage jobs, I know being a tech won't make you rich, but at least I'll be comfortable and not living paycheck to paycheck.

Pity party over, time to hit the books, this is honestly the first time in my life I truly looked forward to studying.

Any other material you guys recommend I should look at when it comes to electrical and engine performance diagnostics?

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1998 Ford Escort ZX2 5 speed - 279,000 miles My Daily

1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 202,000 - Pure junk
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