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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.