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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...
Diamond Stars

Diamond Stars

In baseball, most major league teams support several minor league teams. They use these minor league teams to develop the new talent they need to replace their injured or aging diamond stars.

Carside Manner

Carside Manner

Years ago, when trying out for an outfield position on a pony league team, I was chasing after a high fly ball. Since the infielder had run back to catch it, I called him off screaming, “I got it, I got it!”

Civics Lesson

Civics Lesson

We’ll be studying four wheeled Civics, rather than trying to explain how they count the votes in the Electoral College.

Carside Manner

Carside Manner

The customer’s agitation increased as he watched Vince’s finger trace the path of the circuit. Finally he asked why Vince was spending time looking in a book instead of simply fixing the car.

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