Auto Service World
JANUARY 7, 2025
These risks can be categorized as follows: Vehicle control systems: Hackers can potentially exploit vulnerabilities in a car’s electronic control units (ECUs), allowing them to gain control of critical functions like steering, braking, and acceleration, possibly leading to accidents and injuries.
Mitchell 1
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
A 2015 Audi A1 1.0L GB had a check engine light due to a faulty electronic throttle control motor. Diagnostics confirmed code P1558, indicating an electrical malfunction in the throttle actuator. After verifying voltage and testing the throttle valve, the faulty motor was replaced.
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Alex's Autohaus
JANUARY 31, 2025
Electrical Faults and Failures Range Rovers have complex electrical and computer systems to manage all of the various systems within the vehicle, but this complexity comes at a price. Water intrusion into the battery tray area from faulty seals causing corrosion and electrical issues.
Tomorrow's Technician
OCTOBER 23, 2023
There are aftermarket ADAS tools to align the camera that use lasers, levels and electronics to set up the targets. For example, on some 2015 Subaru models, the steering angle is used by the steering responsive fog lights (SRF). On 2015 Outback models, the center point is between two bolts on the rear bumper.
Brake & Front End
OCTOBER 23, 2023
There are aftermarket ADAS tools to align the camera that use lasers, levels and electronics to set up the targets. For example, on some 2015 Subaru models, the steering angle is used by the steering responsive fog lights (SRF). On 2015 Outback models, the center point is between two bolts on the rear bumper.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 18, 2024
Steering Angle Sensor (SAS): On MINIs without Electronic Stability Control (ESC or DSC), SAS is not installed. The second most common failure is the upper strut mounts. These mounts can leak when they fail. The camber and toe will change when the bushings go soft. BMW recommends replacing the bushings in pairs.
Mitchell 1
JANUARY 25, 2025
A 2015 Audi A1 1.0L GB had a check engine light due to a faulty electronic throttle control motor. Diagnostics confirmed code P1558, indicating an electrical malfunction in the throttle actuator. After verifying voltage and testing the throttle valve, the faulty motor was replaced.
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