Steering Angle Sensor 101
The steering angle is used by many ADAS functions.
Identifying The Correct Alternator Pulley
Replace the OAD and tensioner with the belt as part of a mileage-based service. Sponsored by Litens.
Do Brake Pads Impact The Environment?
The focus on tires & brake pads has come because tailpipe emissions have been reduced.
Scan And Scope Diagnostics
Using a scan tool to communicate with different modules can confirm operation and the source of communication codes.
Replacement Strut Alignment Angles
Earl MacPherson’s struts eliminated suspension complexity in one way but changed vehicle geometry in others.
Why Shocks, Struts And Tires Wear Down
If the suspension bottoms out, contact between the piston and the bottom of the tube could occur.
Tesla Air Ride Service
Tesla’s air suspension is “smart” because it uses GPS information and vehicle speed to adjust suspension ride height.
Plastic Timing Chain Guides
Timing chain guides are designed to wear, but the guides are designed to last the engine’s life.
ADAS Calibration Aborts
Troubleshooting the problem comes down to knowing the failure, vehicle or fixtures.
PC ReFlashing And Reprogramming
The choice to reflash is the hardest because there is no one solution or single path to follow.
Brake Booster Replacement
Hydro-boost vehicles are not hard to work on, but they do require service information and a working knowledge of the system.
ABS/ESC False Activation Diagnostics
False activation incidents involve the ABS modulator taking over braking or intervening to restore vehicle stability.