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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...
Carside Manner

Carside Manner

Since then he has moved to an independent shop, and has found repair procedures to be more complicated now that he doesn’t have access to current technical information and dealerships’ wealth of special tools.

Two Triggers and A Tester

Two Triggers and A Tester

Whether it’s a better or easier way to get the job done, or a homemade tool that’s “not available in any store,” it’s obvious that there are folks out there with their thinking caps on.

Mazda RX7 Turbo: Part Two

Mazda RX7 Turbo: Part Two

Sticking with the basics, we eliminated as many obvious causes as we could for a warm high idle with occasional misfire, and an intermittent no-start when the engine was hot.

Breaking Into Lock Out Hubs

Breaking Into Lock Out Hubs

To complete the package, power was transmitted to the front wheels through universal joints that didn’t take kindly to radical changes in direction. Tire companies loved these vehicles almost as much as their heavily muscled owners.

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