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di-AGNOSTIC Volvos: an Agnostic Viewpoint to Gather Diagnostic Information

Approaching automotive diagnostics from an agnostic viewpoint allows a technician to gather evidence without bias toward a specific answer. The word agnostic is usually reserved for discussions of religion and the hereafter, but it has a broader meaning of not knowing...

Identity Verification for Mercedes-Benz XENTRY Diagnosis, Programming and Theft Relevant Parts

There have been big changes in the processes; here’s what you need to know! ...we will discuss the TRP policy and procedures, followed by what is likely somewhat new to you, the account verification system. As the title suggests, there are two separate processes for...

Replacing the Air Conditioning Evaporator in the 2006 Volvo V70

This is not an easy job but it can be rewarding for both the technician and the customer. Replacing the air conditioning evaporator on a 2006 Volvo V70 is a huge job, needless to say. The complete dash and heater box will need to be removed from the vehicle. You have...

Addressing Some Common Codes and Complaints With the Mercedes-Benz M274 Turbocharger Engine

There was a time when superchargers and turbochargers were pretty much limited to race cars and certain high performance applications. Now, with the newer technology and the global drive for fuel efficiency and more power, turbochargers seem to be found on almost...

Test Bench: Raytek Raynger MX4+

Test Bench: Raytek Raynger MX4+

by Import Service | Feb, 1999

At the risk of borrowing an overused analogy one too many times, what’s the first thing the doctor does after he asks for your medical insurance card? He starts his checkup by taking your vital signs, beginning with your body temperature, right?

Tech Tips

Tech Tips

by Import Service | Feb, 1999

1998 Tech Tip Winner Nissan Intentional Backfire Cure Tension Please! Honda Brake Pointers

Honda Code Breaker Part One: Fuel Injected Hondas

Honda Code Breaker Part One: Fuel Injected Hondas

by Import Service | Feb, 1999

The self-diagnostic systems for Honda automobiles equipped with PGM-FI fuel injection have followed a very consistent strategy. The beginings of this strategy can be traced back to the 1985 CRX Si, the late production 1985 Prelude Si and the 1985 Accord SEi. Three different methods of diagnostic trouble code retrieval have been employed and the […]

Subaru Maintenance Inspections

Subaru Maintenance Inspections

by Subaru EndWrench | Feb, 1999

Regular maintenance inspections are the first step to assure each Subaru owner many miles of trouble-free service and long vehicle life.

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