Brake Line Replacement Options
We’ve got all the rules for replacing brake lines for you right here.
Nissan Frontier: Finding Failures, Faults
Nissan uses two accelerator pedal position (APP) sensors to transmit a throttle position command.
Hunter Engineering To Participate In SCRS Repairer Driven Education Series At 2019 SEMA Show
Led by Hunter Engineering technical trainer John Shewbridge, the presentation will benefit repair professionals by increasing their understanding of quality control and reducing cycle time in the collision repair industry. Topics that will be covered during the session include but are not limited to, diagnostic alignment angles that are available on modern wheel alignment equipment, how they are measured and what each measurement means.
State Vehicle Inspections: Something Needs To Change
No one can agree on the execution of a state vehicle safety or emissions inspection program.
Mercedes-Benz W164: ML Series Problems And Cures
The ML series from 2006-’11 (W164) is the most common SUV from Mercedes-Benz that you’ll see at your shop. The new platform in 2006 saw a new unibody construction, new engines and a change from mechanical systems to more electro-mechanical operation of the engine and drivetrain.
Top EVAP Tips When Replacing Fuel Pumps
Nothing is worse than an EVAP code after a fuel pump has been replaced. Discovering that the tank needs to be dropped again to address a problem can kill shop productivity and profitability. The following tips can help you avoid comebacks and having to drop the fuel tank for a second time.
Diagnostic Solutions: How Electric Power Steering Systems Are Changing Undercar Service
Electric power steering contains a steering wheel position sensor and a steering input torque sensor. The data from these two sensors report to an EPS module, which translates the steering input torque into an appropriate level of steering assist via a pulse-modulated, bi-directional electric motor that’s connected to the steer gear input shaft or integrated into the steering rack assembly. The steering position sensor should read “zero” when the vehicle is traveling straight ahead.
How Will ADAS Change Undercar Repairs?
If your shop is performing brake, suspension or steering repairs on late-model import nameplate vehicles, you are already able to service and diagnose most ADAS vehicles. All ADAS systems are basically layers of software and sensors on top of brake, suspension and steering systems that you already work on today.
Lexus Air Ride Review
Lexus models, including the LS sedan, RX crossover and GX SUV, are some of the least problematic air ride vehicles on the road. In fact, most Lexus customers do not realize that their vehicle is equipped with an air suspension until something breaks. Like all air ride systems, if you are not familiar with the system operation, you can throw a lot of parts at it without achieving any results. Taking some time to look at the theory and operation sections of the service information can save you a lot of lost time speculating on the source of the problem.
3 Simple Steps To Selling More TPMS
It is safe to assume that by the time your customer gets to your shop with a TPMS light on, they are already frustrated and stressed – frustrated that there is a warning light on their dashboard that they don’t recognize and stressed that they don’t know what it will cost or how long it will take to fix it. From the very first step into your shop, your team has a lot of damage control to do. Here are three small things your team can implement today to ensure a positive TPMS service experience that will equate to more TPMS sales.
