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Audi A6 LIN: Alarm Failure and LIN Sound Battery Parasite (Part 3 & 4)

by derFix | Sep 2020

This topic is covered in a short series. Parts 3 and 4 will discuss energy management and PCV Ventilation System Testing.

Nissan Intelligent Key Problems? Nissan Symptom Tables Are Your Friend.

by Nissan TechNews | Sep 2020

Problems with remote keyless entry, door handle request switch, push-button ignition switch, and remote engine start can each be symptoms of intelligent key configuration and signal transmission faults. Nissan symptom tables set you on the most efficient diagnostic path.

Audi A6 LIN: Alarm Failure and LIN Sound Battery Parasite (Part 1 & 2)

by derFix | Sep 2020

This topic is covered in a short series. Parts 1 and 2 will discuss how to find a possible parasite within a scan and how to measure a parasite after repairs.

Early Volvo XC90 Traction Control Systems

by Volvo TechTips | Sep 2020

If your customer gets a message that says something like “ANTI-SKID TEMPORARILY OFF” or “DTSC SPIN CONTROL OFF,” one of the major safety systems on that Volvo is not working.

Audi FSI No Start and Suspension Faults

by derFix | Aug 2020

Break the list of controller faults into sections and in order of importance. Primary on the list is the no start condition.

Mercedes-Benz Timing Chain Tensioners

by Mercedes-Benz StarTuned | Aug 2020

If the timing of all engine components is not dialed in exactly, the vehicle will not run right. We’ll address crankshaft and camshaft correlation in Mercedes-Benz engines, timing chains, tensioners and other components.