Volvo All Wheel Drive Vehicles
Volvo has been making all wheel drive vehicles for over 20 years now.
Wow! Has it been that long?
Nissan Electrical Issues Case Studies
All of us have to be aware of the sensitive nature of the rolling computer complex that represents today’s vehicles.
StarTuned December 2019
In this issue: Energy Management • Sensotronic Service • Cooling System Work • Pre-/Post-Scan Calibration
This Audi Diagnosis Was Bad Timing for All
There’s usually only one big driveability problem that prompted the customer to visit your shop.
Volvo TechTips Summer 2019
In this issue: Auxiliary Belt Service • Cooling Systems • Fuel Systems • Moonroof/Sunroof Service, Diagnosis and Repair • and more
Volvo Sunroof Case Study: 2007 V50 WAgon with Sunroof Stuck in the 80 Percent Closed Position
The driver of this 2007 Volvo V50 brought the car into the shop with the sunroof stuck in the partially opened position.
Volvo Moonroof/Sunroof Service, Diagnosis and Repair
Sunroof work is not for everyone; in a lot of cases, it can be more of an art than a science.
2009 Tiguan 2.0L Fuel Pressure Error
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.
The Nissan LEAF e-Pedal
The Nissan LEAF combines hydraulic braking, regenerative braking, and traditional accelerator technology into one device: the e-Pedal. You’ll have to keep the system calibrated so key components can function together.
derFix November 2019
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
Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning for Restoration to Pre-accident Condition
Use pre- and post-repair scanning to learn which Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) are on the vehicle, what fault codes have been stored, and how to avoid a few diagnostic rabbit holes.
Damage from a Frayed Serpentine Drive Belt
We’re going to show how the owner was able to save their car’s engine after the crankshaft sucked the belt into the engine and what we did to repair the car and get it back on the road better than ever.
Electronic Throttle Module (ETM)
Let’s go over failure symptoms, how to clean, and how to replace an Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) in a Volvo.
Cooling System Work
Electronic thermostats, multiple coolant circuits, and efficient flushing/filling.
Getting to Know Mr. Mezger, Part 2 – Evolution into Water Cooling
The air-cooled Porsche Mezger engine proved its worth for years. Water cooling extended its life even further.
Phil’s Auto Clinic – Cooling Systems
Two different cooling systems: 1. inverter/transaxle and 2. Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) with the three-way valve.
the bimmer pub october 2019
In this issue: BMW Cooling System Overview • Diagnosing Fuel Delivery Issues • A Thoughtful Approach to Diagnostics • Engine Oil: Decoding the alphabet soup • Sales and Service Booms from 25 Years of “The BMW Effect” • Promote Shop EV Service Readiness!
Sensotronic Service
A review of how it works, maintenance, and now there’s an extended warranty.
Volvo Fuel Systems
Volvo engines have been fuel injected for many years, but the fuel injection system has changed a bit. We will go over different systems used through the years, how to maintain these systems, and the various problems that might occur.
Promote Shop EV Service Readiness!
As BMW begins rolling out several new models of its advanced EVs, why not make everybody who visits your shop aware of your readiness to be right on top of the new EVs.
“The BMW Effect”
Twenty five years after BMW came to the United States with full scale manufacturing, service and support, its entrance is known as “The BMW Effect.”