Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 28, 2024

Courtesy of ImportCar by Bob Howlett When I started driving way back in 1977, it seemed like you had to buy a truck to get a 4WD vehicle. Volvo came out with its all-wheel drive (AWD) ­vehicle in 1997. Digging in to the 2006 Volvo XC70 with Active On Demand The car we are using is a 2006 Volvo XC70 with Active On Demand Coupling.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 9, 2024

For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform go back to the 2006 A5. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. Jack mode deactivates when the vehicle exceeds six mph.

Electricity 130

Electricity Vehicle Hydraulics Electronics 130

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform date back to the 2006 A5. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. Jack mode deactivates when the vehicle exceeds 6 mph.

Electricity 130

Electricity Vehicle Hydraulics Electronics 130

Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform date back to the 2006 A5. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. Jack mode deactivates when the vehicle exceeds 6 mph.

Electricity 130

Electricity Vehicle Hydraulics Electronics 130

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 18, 2024

The sign a vehicle might have this option will be washer jets on the front bumper. Steering Angle Sensor (SAS): On MINIs without Electronic Stability Control (ESC or DSC), SAS is not installed. Some MINIs have adaptive headlights that use ride height sensors in the front and rear to adjust the Xenon HID headlights.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Electronics Software Engineering 130

RepairSmith

DECEMBER 12, 2023

But like any vehicle, even the trusty Dakota can face its fair share of troubles, particularly with the 4-wheel drive system. Vehicle Stuck in 2WD If you’re unable to shift from 2WD to 4WD, ensure that the 4-wheel drive switch (also called selector switch) that helps engage the 4-wheel drive system has power coming from it.

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Mechanic Pit Crew Manufacturing Check Engine Light 52

RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But like any vehicle, even the trusty Dakota can face its fair share of troubles, particularly with the 4-wheel drive system. Vehicle Stuck in 2WD If you’re unable to shift from 2WD to 4WD, ensure that the 4-wheel drive switch (also called selector switch) that helps engage the 4-wheel drive system has power coming from it.

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Mechanic Pit Crew Manufacturing Check Engine Light 52