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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...
Tour Guide

Tour Guide

Why wander into an unknown electrical problem without an electrical schematic diagram? Think of a schematic as a tour guide which will deliver you to a successful repair with as little lost motion as possible.

Driveability Clinic – Serial Data

Driveability Clinic – Serial Data

Despite what you might have heard, serial data isn’t packaged in a brightly colored cardboard box that has Michael Jordan’s picture on the front. Now that we’re sure what it isn’t, let’s try to understand what serial data is.

J-Type Overdrive

J-Type Overdrive

What if you had the opportunity to make a few extra bucks overhauling a driveline component which is very simple, and doesn’t even require any adjustments during the overhaul process?

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