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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...
Driveability Clinic: Fuel Pressure

Driveability Clinic: Fuel Pressure

How many times have you spent an entire afternoon looking for a problem, only to find that the whole thing was caused by something simple like a loose battery terminal connection?

Cores

Cores

Someone once suggested that heater cores were the first part selected from the parts bin during the assembly of a new car.

Tech Tips

Tech Tips

Honda Carb Tips; Jetta ECU Grounds; Inner CV Joints; Fuel Pump Cries Wolf; Broken Radiator Drain plugs; Voltage Drops And EGR Valves; Speaker Wire Tracer

Tighten Up

Tighten Up

The missus drives a Honda Accord. It’s an ’88, four door, five speed. Not a bad little car. Reliable. Dependable. All the things mother likes in a car.

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