An Inside Look at Porsche Transmissions
The manual transmissions used in late-model Porsches are precision devices that provide excellent performance and service life. Here’s what you need to know when overhaul time comes around.
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Dealing With Audi Carbon Buildup
Carbon deposits can develop on Audi intake valves. Use your scan tool for diagnosis before jumping into a repair.
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DoIP (Diagnostics over Internet Protocol) Part 2
Soon the internet will be your best friend and most capable helper in servicing new-generation Volkswagens. So polish up your computer and get ready to buy a subscription from VW or aftermarket suppliers.
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Evolution of Porsche Oiling Systems Part 2
Loss of oil pressure for any reason is the first smell of death. Most equate loss of oil pressure to low oil level, a common cause of low pressure in the history of the ICE.
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Keys to Diagnosing Audi Electrical Shorts
Electrical consumers working in unison to properly function can put quite a load on the vehicle’s electrical system, which at times can struggle to keep up with the demand.
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VW 01M Transmission 65535 Error
The 65535 error is a “data corruption fault code” and can also be attributed to a hardware malfunction.
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An Inside Look at Audi Turbochargers
By using forced induction, it’s possible to have smaller engine displacement and still retain or even increase available engine power.
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Porsche Brakes: Lessons Learned from the Race Track
Superior braking is one of the features that, in the earlier years, helped to earn Porsche’s reputation of being a “giant killer” at the race track.
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derFix August 2018
In this issue: Audi Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air Injection; Understanding Porsche 9A1 Oiling Systems; VW Frame Dimensions; CAN Analysis with J2534; Porsche Brakes; Audi Turbochargers; VW 01M Transmission 65535 Error
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CAN Analysis With a J2534 Application
Ockham’s razor: This principle can be interpreted as stating, “Among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected.”
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