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Using WIS Efficiently
While the Mercedes-Benz Workshop Information System may be intimidating at first, stick with it and you’ll find that it’s ALL in there.
Recent Developments in Steering & Suspension
Passive evolves into active, and the changes keep Mercedes-Benz vehicles ahead of the curve in regard to driving feel and handling prowess. Here’s an overview of electronic suspension, AIRMATIC, Magic Body Control, proper calibration of lane-keeping radar, and collision prevention.
High-Mileage VVT Issues
The mechanism itself, stretched chains and worn tensioners that sometimes don’t set DTCs, and zeroing in on the problems associated with troubleshooting these systems.
Bill Mohrmann
Bill comes from a background that includes after-sales positions with other European and Asian auto makers as well as an aftermarket supplier of replacement parts for various European marques.
CAN Bus Review
We’ll go through a brief introduction to CAN, and then focus on what’s most important: troubleshooting.
Transmission Maintenance
Maintenance is the key to vehicle reliability, and is the bread-and-butter of the independent workshop. Most vehicle owners know to get their oil changed regularly – witness the growth of quick-lube joints – but what about that automatic transmission?
AMG: Half a Century of Success with Mercedes-Benz
These three letters stand worldwide for supreme automotive performance, exclusivity, efficiency, and highly-dynamic driving pleasure.
Mercedes-Benz Exhaust System Work
Isn’t this just “bigger hammer” technology? Not anymore. And not if you don’t want comebacks.
Mercedes-Benz Electrically-Powered Steering
Introduced in 2011 with the CLS (218) model, virtually every new Mercedes-Benz model that’s appeared since then has this innovative system. We’ll explain how it works and offer some tips for when something’s not quite right.
All Charged Up
The design, operation, and diagnosis of charging systems and battery control modules, and a look at AC ripple and the problems it can cause.
Careful Adjustments Keep Special Tops Working Great
In many instances, reinstalling a component will keep the top on an even keel, while other situations require testing, rerouting, or the installation of new parts.
Wiring & Function Diagrams & Descriptions
This focused tour of the Wiring and Function Diagrams, and Function Descriptions found in STAR Wiring and WIS will help you use this resource more effectively.
