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The Ultimate Guide to TEXA Diagnostic Tools for Automotive, Heavy-Duty, Marine & Powersports

by | September 14, 2025 | Product Guides & Reviews, Automotive Diagnostics | 0 Comments

Introduction: The Future of Multi-Industry Diagnostics If you’ve worked in a shop, managed a fleet, or turned wrenches on anything from a Freightliner Cascadia to a John Deere tractor, you already know the struggle: diagnostics are fragmented. Most OEM tools only...

TEXA Konfort 760 vs Robinair AC1234-9: Why True Professionals Choose TEXA

by | November 7, 2025 | Automotive Diagnostics, Fleet Maintenance & Management, Product Guides & Reviews | 0 Comments

When it comes to R-1234yf air-conditioning service machines, both TEXA Konfort 760 Touch and Robinair AC1234-9 Connected stand out as premium contenders. But for technicians who work on mixed fleets, EV/hybrid systems, and diagnostic-driven workflows, the question...

TEXA eTRUCK: Remote Regens & Real-Time Fleet Control

by | November 5, 2025 | Fleet Maintenance & Management, Heavy Duty Diagnostics, Off Highway Diagnostics, Product Guides & Reviews | 0 Comments

What if your team could trigger a forced DPF regen from 500 miles away, and get the truck back on route before lunch? Fleets and off-highway operations live and die by uptime. A truck stuck in derate, a loader throwing intermittent DTCs, or a combine with a clogged...

Ozone Shock Treatment: The Fastest Way to Kill Odors and Germs in Fleet Vehicles

by | November 3, 2025 | Automotive Diagnostics, Fleet Maintenance & Management, Product Guides & Reviews | 0 Comments

You know that smell. The one in a used work truck that smells like old coffee, cigarettes, and “something leaked in here six months ago.” Or the lingering funk in a loaner car after one messy customer. Detailers fight it. Fleet managers hate it. And passengers always...

ADAS in Heavy Trucks: Why Calibration Can’t Be Optional Anymore

by | October 30, 2025 | ADAS Calibration & Diagnostics, Heavy Duty Diagnostics | 0 Comments

“What happens if that radar up front is off by half a degree?” If you manage Class 7 or Class 8 trucks, that question is no longer hypothetical. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), forward collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise, blind spot...

Free Diesel Truck Wiring Diagrams | Cummins, Detroit, CAT & More

by | October 27, 2025 | Fleet Maintenance & Management, Heavy Duty Diagnostics, Product Guides & Reviews, Tech Tips & Troubleshooting | 0 Comments

New Free Resource: Downloadable Wiring Diagrams Now Available on DefyDiagnostics.com At Defy Diagnostics, we know how frustrating it can be when you’re chasing down an electrical fault, and you don’t have the right diagram in front of you. Whether you’re...

Dual-Gas AC Machines: TEXA 780 vs. Snap-On Polartek — Clear Winner Revealed

by | October 24, 2025 | Automotive Diagnostics, Fleet Maintenance & Management, Product Guides & Reviews | 0 Comments

If you service both R-134a and R-1234yf, every minute your AC machine spends “switching over” quietly drains profit. Multiply that by dozen, or hundreds of jobs per year, and it’s a budget line you can’t ignore. Dual-gas machines promise convenience, but not all...

TEXA Gears Up for SEMA & AAPEX 2025: Live Demos, ADAS Calibrations, and the Latest in Diagnostic Innovation

by | October 22, 2025 | Industry News & Updates | 0 Comments

As the automotive aftermarket world prepares for its biggest week of the year, SEMA and AAPEX 2025 are fast approaching, and TEXA is set to make a powerful showing once again. Whether you’re a shop owner, technician, or fleet manager, these two events represent the...

PFA: A Class Every Fleet Manager Should Experience

by | October 20, 2025 | Industry News & Updates, Tech Tips & Troubleshooting | 0 Comments

Last week, I attended the Public Fleet Advisors Fleet Management Training Seminar at the Greenville Public Works Facility in Greenville, South Carolina. It was a full day of education, discussion, and perspective, and I left with a deeper respect for the fleet...

Proud to Join NAFA: Strengthening Our Commitment to Fleet Excellence

by | October 15, 2025 | Fleet Maintenance & Management, Industry News & Updates | 0 Comments

At Defy Diagnostics, we’re proud to announce our membership with NAFA — the National Association of Fleet Administrators — a leading authority in fleet management and operational excellence. For us, this partnership isn’t just about association. It’s about aligning...

Recapping The Utility Expo 2025: Rain, Relationships, and Real Results

by | October 13, 2025 | Heavy Duty Diagnostics, Industry News & Updates | 0 Comments

INTRODUCTION The 2025 Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, is officially in the books, and what a week it was. From the moment the doors opened Tuesday morning to the last conversation Thursday afternoon, the energy was electric (even if the weather wasn’t). We spent...