The job of the ignition system is to provide the spark that initiates combustion, and it’s our job to keep this process going. To do that effectively, we need a firm grasp of how the system works.
We Have Ignition! Or, Do We?
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Motor Oil: VW Fluids Raise the Performance Bar, Part 1
The trend in automotive fluids is to be application-specific. Here we highlight critical information about motor oil to help you make your choice for a given Volkswagen application.
Supply & Demand – Volkswagen Fuel Supply
When customers experience drivability problems, it is our job to isolate the cause. With systems changing all the time, we must keep pace. Even something as simple as fuel supply has had updates and changes that we need to be aware of. The first successful...
CAN We Do This?
The CAN concept has made our lives easier by connecting all the computers in the car in a network we can access with a scan tool. But what do we do when you cannot communicate with one or several of those computers?
Straight Talk – Volkswagen Frame Alignment
Frame alignment competencies and resources evolve to meet change head-on.
Making a Connection – Volkswagen Wiring Connections
Today’s Volkswagens have some of the most sophisticated computer technology imaginable aboard. Problems in the basic electrical system, however, can disable and defeat it. So, before you get into high-tech computer troubleshooting, check related wires, connections, grounds, etc.
Gasoline Fuel Stratified Injection: Like a Diesel, But Different
It’s been 13 years since Volkswagen first put Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) into production. Generically called Gasoline Direct Injection, this efficiency-improving system is getting ever more sophisticated. Here’s what you need to know as a basis for...
Your Friend erWin: Volkswagen’s Tech Site
Not only is www.erwin.vw.com easy to navigate, but you will be surprised at the vast amount of invaluable information that you can access, including TSBs, wiring diagrams, system operating principles and
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Paradigm Shift
Volkswagen has been working hard to make its automatic transmissions more efficient. They shift faster and more smoothly than ever before. Let’s see what we can do to keep it that way.
Convert to Waterborne Paints With Confidence
Transitioning to waterborne paint systems will enhance a collision shop’s quality, performance and profitability.
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