Tech Tip: BMW TPMS Systems
BMW has offered Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) on most of its vehicles since 2002. Some 2002 and 2003 models have an indirect system called Flat Tire Monitor (FTM) that compares the inputs of the wheel speed sensors to detect a flat tire. These early indirect and direct systems were implemented not to meet the
Lessons in BMW Variable Capacity A/C Systems
Despite the many advances in A/C systems during the past 10 years, it’s important for technicians to understand basic theories of operation. Understanding how a system moves heat from the confined space of the passenger compartment and dissipates it into the atmosphere will assist the technician in analyzing system failures and performing the required maintenance
Report Card: BMW’s i8 Concept — An Icon of Progress
The i8 has its roots in a previous concept car called BMW Vision EfficientDynamics.
Replacing Your Power Steering Reservoir
Discover why simply flushing out contaminants from power steering reservoirs may not be sufficient to prevent potential failures
ZF Expands SACHS CDC Shock Line for U.S., Canada
The release expands ZF’s line by more than 70 percent, reflecting growing demand for advanced damping technology in the aftermarket.
Smart Battery Management
Most modern systems will measure the internal resistance.
Meet Brandon Baldwin, B’laster Instructor Of The Year Candidate
Brandon Baldwin is the Associate Professor of Automotive Technology at SUNY Canton.
Turbochargers on Minis
No matter if it is a BMW or MINI, when the engine stops turning, the oil flowing to the turbocharger stops.
ZF Aftermarket Releases 80 New Parts
The latest additions expand coverage to more than 5 million vehicles in operation.
Battery Charging and Programming Diagnostics
Temperature changes how the battery discharges and the amount of current that can be delivered.
