Air Ride Replacement And Calibration
Air ride replacement is not always plug and play. Most of the time after an air ride component is replaced, a few extra steps might be required before the vehicle is completely repaired. I ran into one of these situations with a 2004 Jaguar XJ8.
Mercedes-Benz: Axle Hub Vibration And Judder From Corrosion
It is imperative that when installing brake discs (front or rear) that any excessive corrosion/scaling which may have developed on the axle hub be removed. Failure to remove the corrosion/scaling may cause an excessive buildup, which can create adverse forces that may result in brake vibrations or judder.
Mercedes-Benz Ignition Coil Boot: Avoid Damage With Grease
To reduce the force required to plug or unplug the spark plug connector, apply grease before installing the spark plug connector. Otherwise, the spark plug connector may be damaged when it is removed at another time.
Pinpointing The Source Of Mercedes-Benz Fuel Leaks
If you’re doing repair and service on European vehicles, there’s a good chance you’ll see several Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars in your shop. Between the 2003 and 2009 model years, more than 300,000 E-Class models were sold. They are great cars to service, but one issue we’ve seen is fuel odor/fuel leak complaints. We’re finding fuel leaks that may or may not turn on the check engine light.
Import Insights: Mercedes-Benz (December 2015)
The New Mercedes-Benz GLS Class Like the GL before it, the new GLS is setting standards in the world of the SUV as it confirms its position as the “S-Class among SUVs.” The powerful GLS550 4MATIC with V8 biturbo engine featuring direct injection now generates 449 hp at a maximum torque of 516 lb.-ft. The 3.0L V6 biturbo engine,
Top 2015 Import TPMS TSBs: A Must for Techs
Here’s a rundown of the top Technical Service Bulletins related to TPMS. Every technician who services a TPMS system should review these TSBs in advance. Audi TSB Number: 4413382034445/1 Models: 2010-’14 A4/S4, A5/S5 and Q5 Summary: This TSB addresses TPMS MIL lights that are not related to a loss of pressure. The TPMS light may
Top 10 Mercedes-Benz Repair Tips
With new vehicle sales topping 17.3 million units, and import nameplate VIO also on the rise, you’ll be seeing more imports in your shop that are in need of repair. And, with the increasing complexity and interconnectivity of vehicle systems, diagnostic expertise becomes all the more important. With that said, we bring you this collection of Mercedes-Benz repair tips to aid your service efforts.
Import Insights: Mercedes-Benz (July 2015)
The All-New 2016 Smart ForTwo The new 2016 Smart ForTwo made its U.S. debut at the 2015 New York International Auto Show and will arrive in dealerships in September. “The new Smart ForTwo adopts the proven [Smart] concept while offering more of just about everything — more space, more color, more equipment,” said Smart CEO Annette Winkler. One
Mercedes-Benz: Noise in Front of Vehicle/Dash Area
Affected Models: Model 203.052/054/092/056/087 Model 209.356/365/372/375/376/377/456/ 465/472/475/476/477 If you receive customer reports of noise from the center of the dash area in the above-listed vehicles, this may be caused by a portion of the ME wiring harness contacting the plastic guide on the partition wall or the harness not being properly positioned in the harness
A Look at Next Generation Import Start/Stop Systems
Although stop/start idle systems have been used on hybrid vehicles for many years, a growing number of non-hybrid late model import models are also being equipped with this fuel-saving technology. For 2015, almost every major automaker offers one or more models with stop/start idle control. Many experts predict that within the next two years, over
Inside Import Car Collision Warning, Automatic Braking Systems
Anything that moves under its own power also has to stop, so brakes have been a safety feature on cars since day one. Over the years, technical innovations such as antilock brakes (ABS) have improved the ability to stop with minimal skidding on wet or slick surfaces. The addition of stability control allowed each wheel
Mercedes-Benz: Installation guidelines for Smart Car front wheel bearing
The typical solution for replacing the front wheel hub on a 2008-‘13 Mercedes-Benz Smart Car is a front wheel hub assembly, including a front wheel hub and knuckle. However, with a wheel hub-only solution for the Mercedes Smart Car, like the one offered by SKF, the installer can press the hub unit into the knuckle
