derFix Features Archives

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.

Getting to Know Mr. Mezger, Part 2 – Evolution into Water Cooling

Oct 2019 | derFix Features, feature, Porsche

The air-cooled Porsche Mezger engine proved its worth for years. Water cooling extended its life even further.

2005 Jetta 2.5L PCV/Vacuum Leak

Sep 2019 | derFix Features, Volkswagen

A starting and idling anomaly that was repeated in the facility and had concerns in relation to idle quality.

Audi Driveline and C-V Boots

Aug 2019 | Audi, derFix Features

The drivelines of modern Audi vehicles are integral components for propulsion. Without a way to properly transmit power from the engine to the wheels, you’re going nowhere!