It’s a good bet that some of your customers consider their Mercedes-Benz vehicles a fashion statement. Maybe they’re wild about some particular wheel and tire combination that’s impractical, maybe even unsafe. What do you do?
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In 2000, the U.S. government responded to serious issues related to automobile tire safety with the TREAD (Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability and Documentation) Act. This mandated that an elaborate computer-controlled system had to be added to every passenger vehicle to monitor tire pressures. It’s our job to keep these systems up and running.
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Traction Control isn’t just a matter of using ABS to throw torque from one side to the other. It’s an integrated system including ASR, BAS, ESP, and electronic throttle control, which all share data over a CAN. So, you’ve got to look at the big picture during diagnosis.
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In an effort to help make its vehicles safer, Volkswagen has combined ABS with traction control...
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In an effort to increase the safety of the driving public, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS, Mercedes-Benz TPC) warn the driver when tire pressure is low and may cause tire failure. When the system needs maintenance, it’s our responsibility to repair this important safety tool.
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Here are the basics of wheel bearing diagnosis and service, as well as some old-time wisdom and techniques that used to be a little more commonplace prior to the information age. We’ll focus on the fixed-preload cartridge style wheel bearings that are most common in modern vehicles.
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In this issue: Beyond the Belt; Advanced Driver ASsistance Systems (ADAS); Body Basics Premier Products; VVEL Systems; Wheel Bearing Diagnosis & Service
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Tire Pressure Monitor Systems (TPMS) can be a confusing issue for technicians. Here are some recent updates and clarifications from Nissan to help you better understand and service Nissan and Infiniti vehicles.
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IN this issue:Super Steels; SRS Diagnosis & Repair; Intelligent Key Systems; TPMS Updates; Continuously Variable Technologies
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Important parts of any well-engineered vehicle
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In this issue: It Doesn’t Always End With An Alignment; Tire Repair; Nissan Special Service Tools
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An improperly-repaired tire can lead to more than just customer inconvenience — it can result in a sudden failure with life-threatening consequences, not only for the vehicle’s occupants, but also for everyone sharing the road.
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