Research necessary to recognize vehicles equipped with ADAS and find the appropriate service information to identify necessary ADAS system calibration procedures for routine maintenance services such as wheel alignment. Scott Brown is the co-owner of Connie &...
Through specific examples, we'll discuss how to address this technology in the shop environment. There has already been a plethora of information written on Advanced Driver Assist Systems, or ADAS. This article looks to build on the wealth of information already...
In this article, we will go over the Volvo Rear End Auxiliary Drive (READ) assembly, how it works and how to maintain it. The READ assemblies on these six-cylinder engines are unique to Volvo. We go through inspecting the READ assembly, and how to deal with a...
Research necessary to recognize vehicles equipped with ADAS and find the appropriate service information to identify necessary ADAS calibration procedures for routine maintenance services such as wheel alignment. Scott Brown is the co-owner of Connie & Dick’s Auto...
We'll explain the information that can be acquired with Durametric™ Diagnostic Software, when diagnosing a 2013 Porsche Cayenne that seemingly has a mind of its own when it rains or is washed. The owner reported that another individual had “scanned” this model and...
Service Bulletins are a powerful tool to help diagnose today’s complex vehicles, but they have to be utilized at the correct time. Beep, Beep, Beep. The alarm sounds and you jump out of bed. A quick cup of coffee and you’re out the door. You get to work a few minutes...
Jordan Hill Jordan Hill is a diagnostic technician with ASE Master Tech and L1 credentials. With over 23 years of experience in the industry, Jordan has worked in several shops and has developed some interesting ideas about how independent repair shops can use some of...
The EVAP System in different Volvo models, how it works and how to diagnose the system when a Check Engine light is present. The EVAP system (EVAPorative emission system) is an emission system that prevents hydrocarbons from entering the atmosphere. Fuel vapors are...