Diagnosing Common Pattern Failures on Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz cars have long been associated with fine design and manufacturing quality. The proof for me is its use as hired transportation (taxi and bus) in many Third World countries. But for the U.S. market, the addition of power accessories and electronics is much more prominent than in other parts of the world. A quick overview of the most common complaints and repair patterns points to electrical problems as a serious problem for many M-B models produced in the last 15 to 20 years.
Website Offers Extensive Authentic Chrysler Group OEM Service Information
The Mopar TechAuthority.com global website is an excellent information source for the most comprehensive Chrysler Group LLC vehicle diagnostic and repair information.
Finding Electrical Shorts On Multiple Circuits
When I was a kid, I saw a movie called “Juggernaut” with Richard Harris as the main character. It was about a cruise liner that was about to blow up because a terrorist had planted 55-gallon drum bombs all over the ship. The premise of the story line is that Harris was going to save all the people on the ship by defusing the bombs. All through the movie, there were references to the different relays and electrical circuits.
Tech Update: Can ‘Add-Ons’ Affect CAN Systems? Yes, They Can!
Get any teenager their first car and the first thing they want to do is modify it with new wheels, a different exhaust, seat covers or, the most important and popular upgrade, the stereo. You know, when they have to get to school with all their buddies in the car, they’ve got to have those tunes. They can’t be seen around town with a dull factory radio or wimpy stock wheels.
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Solving No-Code Performance Complaints
For many diagnostic techs, nothing is more discouraging and time-consuming than dealing with a no-code driveability complaint. Today’s second-generation On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD II) can be extremely sophisticated because the OBD II powertrain control modules (PCMs) in modern vehicles have far more computing capacity than did the older, pre-1996 OBD I vehicles. Nevertheless, we occasionally have to deal with a no-code performance complaint on a modern OBD II vehicle.
Mitchell 1 Named TechShop Magazine’s 2010 Top 5 Tools Award Winner
Mitchell 1 is pleased to announce it is a winner of TechShop magazine’s 2010 Top 5 Tools Award for its popular OnDemand5.com software. Only 21 manufacturers were awarded this year’s honor.
Delphi Announces ‘Win the Delphi Dream Shop’ Giveaway
Delphi said it wants to create a dream come true for one lucky technician this year with its “Win the Delphi Dream Shop” giveaway. The giveaway, to be announced at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in November, will provide one technician with Delphi parts, tools, equipment and training to help them upgrade their current shop or build their own dream shop. The prize is part of Delphi’s third-annual “Destination: Victory Lane” promotion.
SPX Launches New Global Mopar TechAuthority II Website for Chrysler Group, LLC
The enhanced site provides the most comprehensive, authentic OEM vehicle information available: specialized service, diagnostic, wiring, training information, as well as diagnostic tools for 1981 and later model year Chrysler Group vehicles.
Mitchell 1 Adds Tire Fitment Tab to OnDemand5.com Version 2.5
One of the key features of Mitchell 1’s updated OnDemand5.com Version 2.5 software is the addition of a Tire Fitment Tab, which provides fast and easy access to vital tire information such as tire sizes, inflation pressures, wheel/lug nut torque specifications and more.
Tech Feature: BMW Diagnosing Electronic Accessories
BMW has some of the most technologically