BMW Control Systems: DSCs, DTCs and DBCs Dial in ABS, Handling and Traction
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More Women Entering the Automotive Repair Field
More and more women are entering the automotive repair field. Jenny Yuen, a reporter from the Toronto Sun newspaper, profiles various female shop owners and technicians in the Toronto area.
Scrap Metal Task Force Catching Catalytic Converter Thieves in Oregon
Catalytic converter thieves can make up to $1,000 a night. To combat this, a newly formed scrap metal task force in Washington County, Oregon, is arresting catalytic converter thieves when they attempt to sell their stolen converters to area recyclers.
Tech Feature: Where Do You Start with Mercedes No-Start Diagnostics?
Hundreds of times a year, repair shops will get cars brought to them to repair a “No Start” fault. This article is going to discuss the process that it takes to make repairs when there are so many variables. Though this article will be focused on Mercedes-Benz, the steps can be used for any make or model.
Automakers Applaud Washington Copper Brake Pad Bill
Provisions of SB 6557 call for the banning of brake pads containing more than trace amounts of cadmium, chromium, asbestos, lead and mercury in the state of Washington beginning in 2014.
Tool Feature: Scan Tools and Software Updates
Though some vehicles have diagnostic modes that can show fault codes and other diagnostic information via the instrument panel, climate control system or driver information display, most simply turn on the check engine light or another warning light when a problem occurs. So without a scan tool, there’s no way to tell what the problem might be, let alone make an accurate diagnosis of which sensor or other component may need to be replaced.
2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Winners Announced
This year was only the third time in 17 years that one automaker has won both awards.
WORLDPAC Hosts First-Time Supplier & Training EXPO
Successful event supported customers through specialized training.
WORLDPAC Hosts First-Time Supplier & Training EXPO
Successful event supported customers through specialized training.
Mercedes Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) System Troubleshooting
The lack of self-diagnostics plus the complexity of the ASR II system can frustrate even the most experienced master tech.