Save Hours on Diagnostics with a Thermal Camera

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If you're not already using a thermal camera for automotive diagnostics, then this video will probably change that. I'm going to show you three cool diagnositc tests that you can do with thermal imaging cameras, using the TOPDON TC004 Lite and TC002C. The TC004 is a hand held camera, and the TC002 is an iPhone thermal camera.
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[@NigelTMaliseni-bz1uq]

That's a must have tool, and would really come in handy when working on an overheating cooling system, clogged radiators, thermostat etc

[@MechanicMindset]

@@NigelTMaliseni-bz1uq Ah for sure; there are so many creative uses for this tool 👍

[@niallcosgrove5596]

Excellent tool for checking brakes on HGV trailers or wheel bearings or even air leaks in the pneumatics lines or fittings

[@MechanicMindset]

@@niallcosgrove5596 Smart tests there 👌

[@ronunderwood5771]

Does the air leak show up as warmer or cooler than the surrounding area? I work with air brakes a lot and won’t give this a try.

[@MechanicMindset]

@@ronunderwood5771 It depends if the air escaping is hotter or colder than the surrounding area 👍

[@DJ-tn7vj]

I used it for wheel alignment before, where the bearing had a fault and I let the customer drive the vehicle and you can see where it was making more contact. Another is for bearing fault. More friction, more heat

[@MechanicMindset]

@@DJ-tn7vj Nice 👌

[@sollykhan2385]

Thanks for this great Video Darren , everyone needs to get their finger on the 'Pulse' and up their Game with great tools like these that you have showcased. being able to see the 'unseen' is the most valuable asset that we can embrace. keep up the great work.

[@MechanicMindset]

They are so cool, and now they are much more accessible and affordable. They used to be sooo expensive! Cheers 👍

[@sollykhan2385]

@@MechanicMindset Absolutely, we all need to keep up the pace with innovative technology,mastering modern vehicles problems requires the best of whats available, Cost was prohibitive previously, but now affordable, my Mantra is ; ' For quality work, the right tools are NOT expensive but priceless'. 🙂 👍

[@tullgutten]

I use mine daily (integrated infiRay module in my phone and love it) finding brake faults, overheating cable connections, defective modules pulling power, diagnosing AC pumps and PTC heaters for both ICE and EV cars, finding bad 12v battery cells when charging (one hot cell =dead or dying battery) checking heated mirrors and rear defrosters and seats, checking catalytic converters if they are hotter on the exhaust side like they should be, and much more private in my house and outside 😅 Also seeing if the tire pressure is wrong

[@MechanicMindset]

Great creative uses for this great tool, thanks!!

[@davidgreenslade545]

Great for hard to find punctures too 👍🏻

[@MechanicMindset]

@@davidgreenslade545 Never thought of that!

[@bazmeredith]

Absolutely love thermal imaging, are they expensive yes but take consideration of labour time looking for faults, not just electronic but for failed pulleys, wiper linkage pivot points brakes... Had one the other day with a misfire and could see the different temps on the pencil coil packs, the list is endless such a powerful tool and a time saver 👌

[@MechanicMindset]

@@bazmeredith For sure! So many cool tests you can do, above what the infrared temp funds can do. They earn their money 👌

[@HelgiThorisson]

Great video Darren. I bought a so called rugged mobile phone with an inbuilt FLIR thermal camera a few years ago which turned out to be the perfect choice for me as a mobile mechanic. I needed a mobile phone at the same time I bought it so buying that phone proved to be much cheaper than buying the camera and the mobile separately. Now this phone has been replaced with several never models so the price has dropped considerably. If you buy it now it will be almost like buying a thermal camera with a free mobile smart phone (4G Android 10).

[@MechanicMindset]

@@HelgiThorisson Ah awesome, I saw them a while back, right after I bought the Seek Pro for iPhone (and yes, it was about the same price 😵). Is it the Caterpillar phone? I think it does a good overlay with the normal camera too?

[@HelgiThorisson]

@@MechanicMindset No, it is Ulefone Armor 9 and it has a great Samsung camera too. I bought it with an endoscope and a body cam that has night vision. The accessories have proven to be well worth the money spent. The endoscope is much better than some others that I have seen. Regarding the night vison body cam you can position the phone in front of your eyes and the camera pointed at what you want to see and you can continue working during a blackout for that matter.

[@MechanicMindset]

@@HelgiThorisson 😮

[@careyautorepairs]

I got my seek thermal camera because of you, I love it, such a cool tool.

[@MechanicMindset]

@@careyautorepairs game changer for some lengthy diagnostic testing!

[@jmc6940]

I wonder if a lazer pointer would help visually for your viewer's and if it would show up on screen? Awesome video. I never would have thought about the air leaks around the windows and using infrared to check it, that was genius mate👍

[@MechanicMindset]

@@jmc6940 I agree regarding the laser, it’s difficult to point in tight spaces 😅 Thanks!! It’s really cool stuff

[@richardnilsen5]

You say what els can you use it for? I use it for catalytic converter temperature Wiggling bad connections and watch them come alive👍😁🅰️🇺🇲 Great video

[@MechanicMindset]

@@richardnilsen5 Interesting use of the electrical test! I’ll have to give that a try. Thanks! 👍

[@ralfsautomotive]

Yet another advertisement for a tool that is hardly getting used. Yes there are exceptions and yes I have used mine but it was a dead investment in my opinion.

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

Cool ! Thanks !!

[@richardnilsen8950]

Top don 004 does not have a plug for borescope?

[@MechanicMindset]

@@richardnilsen8950 Hmm, not sure! It has USB but I think it’s just for charging

[@GraditelMacedonia]

You can diagnose MISFIRE, if letting circumstances and exhausts pipes, CATALYTIC CONVERTER restrictions, also VOLTAGE DROPS on positive or negative side, bad connection get hot, probably GLOVE PLUGS, bad COMPONENTS on electronic board...and so on.

[@MechanicMindset]

@@GraditelMacedonia Great suggestions! It’s such a versatile tool.

[@GraditelMacedonia]

@@MechanicMindset Yes! My one is UNI-T UTi 260b pro. Great thermal imager for money.

[@shwndh]

Try Up Dow up down left right left right A B Start

[@MechanicMindset]

@@shwndh 🤣 Flash back right there!

[@mariankhaytu3239]

It’s so hard to reach you.

[@MechanicMindset]

@@mariankhaytu3239 You can contact us via the website or [e-mail] 👍 How can we help?

[@SlobodanNikolic-v9b]

IQ 200. 🎉

[@hyeeagle]

Nice expensive mechanic toy

[@MechanicMindset]

@@hyeeagle 😅 To be fair, you’d probably make your money back in saved time for the first battery drain job 👌

[@Focusfanatic242]

FlirOne for iPhone was $200usd when I bought mine shortly after its release. Hardly what I’d call an expensive tool for the multitude of diagnostics in can perform.

[@johnt.848]

What's a DIAGNOTIC? As spelt in the title.