BMW E65/E66 Suspension Diagnostics
For the BMW 7 Series E65/E66 manufactured between 2001-’08, engineers went with an innovative rear ride control system. The Dynamic Drive system that uses active anti-roll bars to keep the vehicle level was standard on these models. Some of these vehicles have optional Electronic Dampener Control (EDC) that tunes the compression and rebound of the
Mercedes 4MATIC Diagnostics
The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC all-wheel drive (AWD) systems have been around for a while now.
Battery Charging and Diagnostics
Here are six tips to use when diagnosing a vehicle with a dead battery.
Euro HID Diagnostics
Here are five diagnostic tips to resolve issues with these systems.
Ignition Coil on Plug Diagnostics
Coil on Plug (COP) ignition systems are used in all modern engine designs. Understanding the various Coil on Plug types and how to troubleshoot the root cause of various COP engine management systems is important. Attend this webinar to learn best practices for streamlining your Ignition Coil on Plug diagnostic process through “real-world” scan tool
Air Ride Diagnostics Q&A: What You Don’t Know Might Be The Missing Piece Of The Diagnostic Puzzle
Air ride diagnostics can be just as complex as any ABS or fuel injection problem. The diagnostic process should start with questions about the system rather than the parts. Failing to find the root cause of a warning light DTC or intermittent problem will typically cause the problem to come back as soon as the
BMW Diagnostics: Ticking Noise Without the Brakes Applied
Customers may experience a ticking noise coming from the front wheels while cornering without the brakes applied.
Winter Air Ride Diagnostics
It could be in a Land Rover, Mercedes or BMW, but chances are if you are a European specialist in the colder regions of the country, you will soon get a customer in complaining about a warning light or message saying there is a problem with their air ride suspension. It is a common occurrence
Battery Charging and Programming Diagnostics
Temperature changes how the battery discharges and the amount of current that can be delivered.
Gasoline Direct Injection: Total System Diagnostics
Modern gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have two fuel pump opportunities. You still have an electric pump in the tank, but a high-pressure fuel pump is on the engine. These two pumps work in unison, so the correct quantity of fuel is injected directly into the cylinder. If either pump can’t generate the pressure or
