In this issue:

The Electronic Accelerator Revisited

An essential part of the drive-by-wire and CAN concepts, it was very well engineered to begin with, and is even better now.  But you’ve got to know how it fits into the big picture.

7G-DCT (724.0) Care & Maintenance

It’s strong, but needs some care to stay that way.

SAM I Am

The data being shared on the CAN is useless until interpreted and utilized by a Signal Acquisition Module.

Step Up to Mercedes-Benz Aluminum Repair Certification

Here’s a brief summary of key special tools and equipment and application-specific training needed to repair aluminum-intensive vehicles.

How Do My Parts Get Here?

Ordering replacement parts for a customer’s Mercedes-Benz is as easy as calling the helpful parts professional at your local dealership’s parts department.