Audi Fuel Systems
With increasing fuel economy standards, modern Audis include technologies to increase fuel efficiency and power. This begins with the fuel supply system, as it directly affects vehicle driving dynamics and efficiency.
XENTRY and OBD II – Go Deep
We will explore the questions surrounding diagnostic equipment, including XENTRY, in an attempt to aid both the business owner and the learning technician.
Mysteries With the 2.0L BEV Engine with Automatic Transmission in 2007 VW City Golf
This City Golf has an unusual engine configuration and not very common unless the least expensive Golf was purchased at the dealer. This specific Golf does not have the TFSI engine, but rather has the 2.0L port injected engine.
DoIP, Part 01 (Diagnostics over Internet Protocol)
Diagnostics over Internet Protocol (DoIP) is a new high speed diagnostic/data transfer standard for modern automotive applications.
Fuel Pump Diagnosis and Replacement
Now that they’ve gone modular, replacement is an even more expensive proposition than before. Better be real sure.
Understanding Porsche Brakes
The lightweight feature of the vehicles only made the huge braking systems more effective for the so-called “giant killer” known simply as the “356.”
Restoring the Beauty of Mercedes-Benz Carbon Fiber Components
Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) is showing up on more Mercedes-Benz models as the company reduces weight. We provide a few tips on what to look out for when repairing CFRP components.
Audi Climate Control Systems
It’s that time of year again! Time to drag out the A/C refrigerant machine and get out your UV glasses. The summer heat puts modern vehicles to the test for keeping drivers comfortable. Climate control plays a critical role in keeping Audi drivers both comfortable and safe while operating their vehicles.
Do You Understand the Science Behind BlueTEC?
Some European cities are outlawing diesels, but that wouldn’t be happening if they were all as clean as those with this Mercedes-Benz technology.
VW 01M Speed Sensors
We had this unusual case with a 2000 Beetle 2.0L with the 01M 4-speed automatic transmission. This particular transmission is also used in the Golf/Jetta versions and we still see them in service. The “unusual” part to this transmission mystery isn’t the transmission itself; it’s how it ended up at the repair facility.
Volvo TechTips Spring 2018
In this issue: 5-Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement • High Mileage Volvos • Volvo (DEM) and Haldex • Volvo Heater Cores
Nissan TechNews May 2018
In this issue: EVAP: The Phantom Emissions Menace; Initialize This: Troublesome TPMS; Winning With Transmissions; Using Nissan-techinfo.com
Using Nissan-techinfo.com
What is inside that…? Can it be…? Must I do pre- and post-repair scans…? Answers are all in the Body Repair Scanning Manual and other sections of the Nissan service manual.
Volvo Heater Cores
Heater core replacement has come a long way from the early 1970s and 1980s. The days of removing the complete dash board have gone away. Through the years Volvo engineers have made it easier to install a heater core in the newer Volvos.
Winning With Transmissions
Let’s see if we can demystify some of the difficulties in transmission repair and diagnosis.
Initialize This: Troublesome TPMS
TPMS changes the way mechanics must approach tire-related services. We focus on the repair methodology necessary to prevent inaccurate TPMS repairs.
EVAP: The Phantom Emissions Menace
Let’s take a look into the evaporative emissions system and the various DTCs that it can cause.
Volvo (DEM) and Haldex
History, function, diagnosis
and repairs
High Mileage Volvos – Developing Issues
A look at some of the issues that develop in high mileage Volvos
StarTuned March 2018
In this issue: The Electronic Accelerator Revisited; 7G-DCT (724.0) Care & Maintenance; SAM I Am; Step Up to Mercedes-Benz Aluminum Repair Certification; How Do My Parts Get Here?
How Do My Parts Get Here?
Ordering replacement parts for a customer’s Mercedes-Benz is as easy as calling the helpful parts professional at your local dealership’s parts department.