BMW TechDrive June 2007
In this issue: Saving the Environment – Inside the Car! • BMW Clutch Diagnostic Policies • Servicing BMW’s Advanced Charging Systems
BMW Clutch Diagnostic Policies
Since BMW vehicles are made for people who enjoy sporty driving, a higher percentage of them are built with manual transmissions than is the case with most other makes. So, clutch service isn’t uncommon in your shop. Don’t jump to any unfortunate diagnostic conclusions.
Servicing BMW’s Advanced Charging System
Advanced Glass Mat batteries and future Intelligent Alternator Control make everything different
BMW’s Saving the Environment – Inside the Car!
Operation and troubleshooting of the BMW IHKS, IHKR and IHKA climate control systems.
Cabin Fever: Mercedes-Benz Auxiliary Cooling Systems
With the advent of dual and multiple zone HVAC, we now have multiple heater cores. So, what’s providing the coolant flow?
Information Help: Interpreting Mercedes-Benz Wiring Diagrams
High technology does not come without a price in the form of complexity. So, you need to know how to read the “electrical road map”
Keeping the Coast Clear: Mercedes-Benz Intake Tract Maintenance
Everything from the air filter housing to the backs of the intake valves must be intact clean if that engine is to perform properly.
Subaru EndWrench May 2007
In this issue: Belts: Noise and Slip Diagnosis, Replacement Intervals Belts used to be the most likely engine components to fail or break. Now, they are durable and dependable, but still need inspection and replacement. Subaru A/C Service Tips Subaru vehicles needing...
Subaru A/C Issues: What’s Hot – What’s Not
Here’s a look at what’s “hot” in the rapidly changing automotive air conditioning industry. Service facilities will face new environmental and regulatory challenges.
Subaru A/C Service Tips
Subaru vehicles needing air conditioning service or maintenance will soon drive into your shop. Here are some tips to help you service them.
Subaru Belts: Noise and Slip Diagnosis, Replacement Intervals
Belts used to be the most likely engine components to fail or break. Now, they are durable and dependable, but still need inspection and replacement.
Subaru Valve Train Service
Subaru valve trains are well-designed and highly durable, but even a great engine can be damaged by neglect, or faulty service procedures.
StarTuned March 2007
In this issue: Premium Brake Service Should Include Runout; Battery Testing: Dead, or Alive and Well; One Point of the Star: Fuel Pump Circuits; Factory Service Bulletins
Factory Service Bulletins: Midtronics Battery Charger for Reflashing & ESP Displayed
These suggestions and solutions for technical problems are from service bulletins and other information published by Mercedes-Benz, selected and adapted for independent repair shops.
Red Dots Before My Eyes: Putting Your Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer to Work
After you’re done letting the dog chase the laser, how do you get your money’s worth out of the versatile tool?
One Point of the Star: Fuel Pump Circuits
Ignition, fuel distribution and fuel supply make up the three points of driveability diagnosis
Fixing Flats
Resist the temptation to use an external plug.
Testing the Charging System Part 2: Current
Testing amp output, and how it can tell you something about the battery, too
“Readiness” to Go
Good mechanics aren’t expensive, they’re priceless!
Carbon-Based No-Starts and Misfires
Unintended Consequences of port injection and reformulated gasoline.
Maintenance Matters: Trans Flushing
Those two fluid sample tubes amount to a great “wow” factor. Make sure your customers take a look at the good thing you just did for them.