Andrew Markel explains the trend behind dual mass flywheels on vehicles with manual transmissions and when you will start seeing these vehicles in your shop. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Video courtesy ImportCar.
Andrew Markel explains the trend behind dual mass flywheels on vehicles with manual transmissions and when you will start seeing these vehicles in your shop. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Video courtesy ImportCar.
Topology influences how you access the modules with your scan tool.
When you use your scan tool to look at live data from an ADAS or other module, have you ever asked yourself how “live” the data really is and the path it took to be displayed as a value on your scan tool’s screen? The data you are looking at might be processed by one module, shared by another module and go through a gateway module to talk to your scan tool. How does it do it? Serial data buses.
ABS is the foundation of the ESC system.
Misfire faults have been related to conditions like loose/damaged electrical connections, poor circuit grounds and more.
The knock sensor is not the only sensor responsible for detecting engine knock.
There are some myths about brake pads, rotors and hydraulics that need to be busted.
Here are some common problems or failures that you should be on the lookout for.
Reflashing and reprogramming is a necessary service for repairing vehicles.
Learning the cryptic codes on the brake pad or shoe will tell you a lot of information.
Engineers have devised two strategies that can be called the “immune system” for the electrical system.