Diagnosing Power Seats
Though very durable and dependable, after long use Mercedes-Benz power seats can develop problems. Here’s how to approach them.
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Author: Mercedes-Benz StarTuned
HFO-1234yf Rejection Continues Safety Leadership
Due to the new findings of this study and the high safety demands at Mercedes-Benz, this chemical will not be used in its products,” the company states unequivocally.
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Matte the Flat-tering Finish
Mercedes-Benz Magno Matte paints create a soft sheen instead of a mirror-like shine. The matte finish is popular because it is both beautiful and unique. Heads turn when a matte-finish car goes by!
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Fuel Pump Longevity, Diagnosis, and Forecasting
The electric fuel pumps Mercedes-Benz vehicles have used for many decades have evolved and improved immensely. Given their continuous duty and the junk they often have to ingest, however, replacement is still a common job.
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StarTuned December 2012
In this issue: Fuel Trim Diagnosis; Hold the Road: Maintaining Traction; BlueTEC; Blueprinting for Success
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Blueprinting for Success
Sound planning is the key to efficient, complete and safe collision repair.
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Hold the Road: Maintaining Traction
Traction Control isn’t just a matter of using ABS to throw torque from one side to the other. It’s an integrated system including ASR, BAS, ESP, and electronic throttle control, which all share data over a CAN. So, you’ve got to look at the big picture during diagnosis.
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Fuel Trim Diagnosis
“Self-adaptation” is how M-B refers to fuel trim, and that’s actually more descriptive. Regardless, understanding this electronic engine management feature will help you cure MIL-on complaints, failed emissions tests, etc.
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StarTuned August 2012
Getting the MOST; Scan Tools; Second Time Around; TPC: the Pressure is Controlled
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