Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 30, 2023

A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L It’s called an Active Torque Control transfer case, and there are several models based upon the vehicle. Figure 1 ).

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 18, 2024

In 2007, BMW redesigned the MINI to make it wider and improve the geometry of the rear suspension so it could accommodate a differential and axles for an all-wheel-drive system. The sign a vehicle might have this option will be washer jets on the front bumper. Bushings: The MINI uses four hydraulic bushings.

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Brake & Front End

AUGUST 8, 2024

It could be a Chevy pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a Mercedes S-Class with ABC hydraulic dampeners. Active suspension can react to various chassis and driver inputs to improve vehicle control and comfort. These systems include hydraulic, magnetic and air-ride systems.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L It’s called an Active Torque Control transfer case, and there are several models based upon the vehicle. Figure 1 ).

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