derFix, Author at Automotive Tech Info

Is Traction Control Active?

Feb 2020 | derFix Features, feature, Volkswagen

2017 Jetta from a northern community is used to install a traction control switch with the accompanying harness.

2002 Audi A6 Quattro Transmission Oil Seal Leak “Wrong Parts”

Jan 2020 | Audi, derFix Features, feature

Repair the transmission oil leak correctly the second time.

VW Cooling System Conundrum

Jan 2020 | derFix Features, feature, Volkswagen

How a Seemingly Simple Radiator Replacement Leads to Three Weeks of Technician and Customer Frustrations

Tips and Tricks with a 2008 Audi A6 3.2L No Crank/No Start

Dec 2019 | Audi, derFix Features, feature

Did you ever wonder how things can get so out of hand?

VW and Audi Ignition Coils – The Magic Wand Continues (Part 3)

Dec 2019 | Audi, derFix Features, Volkswagen

This is one set of harnesses we made so as to not damage the original harness and gather the signals of interest.

This Audi Diagnosis Was Bad Timing for All

Nov 2019 | Audi, derFix Features, feature

There’s usually only one big driveability problem that prompted the customer to visit your shop.

2009 Tiguan 2.0L Fuel Pressure Error

Nov 2019 | derFix Features, feature, Volkswagen

Primary complaint: oil leak at the high pressure fuel pump. With a new seal on the pump the engine was very difficult to start and often didn’t or repeatedly stalled.

derFix November 2019

Nov 2019 | Audi, derFix Issues, feature, Porsche, Volkswagen

In this issue: 2005 Jetta 2.5L PCV/Vacuum Leak • Getting to Know Mr. Mezger, Part 2 • 2009 Tiguan 2.0L Fuel Pressure Error • This Audi Diagnosis Was Bad Timing for All • VW and Audi Ignition Coils • Tips and Tricks with a 2008 Audi A6 3.2L No Crank/No Start