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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...
SAAB Flywheel Replacement

SAAB Flywheel Replacement

Have you ever tried your luck at the roulette wheel or a carnival wheel of fortune game? You spin the wheel and hope for the best. But the wheel never seems to stop where you want it to, does it?

Ohm’s Law

Ohm’s Law

Every safety precaution we take on the ladder is based on our faith in the law. The penalties for disobeying the law of gravity will always be predictable, and will be executed with great speed.

Carside Manner

Carside Manner

Let me start by reminding myself of these old rules of customer relations: Never take the customer for granted. Never, ever assume that you have the customer’s business until you have the customer’s money. Don’t get cocky.

CIS Motronic: Part Two

CIS Motronic: Part Two

We’ll look at some of the other functions of this Motronic system, including diagnostic repair procedures. We’ll even look into the “magic box” and show you how to “talk” with the computer.

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