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Software Focus: Efficient Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

This truck is in with a check engine light and reduced power complaint. The mode can also generate reports that can be electronically amended to the customer’s file. This option allows you to perform a check using OBDII modes 1 through 9, including continuous and non-continuous monitors.

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Software Focus: Efficient Diagnostics

Brake & Front End

This truck is in with a check engine light and reduced power complaint. The mode can also generate reports that can be electronically amended to the customer’s file. This option allows you to perform a check using OBDII modes 1 through 9, including continuous and non-continuous monitors.

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MK8 GTI Common Issues: What Every Owner Should Know

Alex's Autohaus

Electrical System Problems The MK8’s advanced electronics can be its Achilles’ heel. The complex electronics continue drawing power even when the car is off, potentially leaving you stranded after a week of non-use. The latest Golf GTI (MK8) continues VW’s hot hatch legacy but brings new challenges for owners.

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Range Rover Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

BMW V8 engines prone to valve cover gasket leaks 2006-2009: 4.2L Supercharged engines commonly experience timing cover leaks 2010-2012: 5.0L naturally aspirated and supercharged engines both show oil leak issues around 60,000 miles 2013-2016: Continued issues with timing cover leaks on 5.0L Model Year Specifics: 2003-2005: 4.4L

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Maximize Your Scan Tool

Tomorrow's Technician

Today’s scan tools rely on it for their technician assistance features, service information and databases, and many of them are designed to communicate with proprietary software applications, to share information and data with service advisors. As part of the data in the engine management software, there are ranges and limits for a monitor.

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Purge Valve Replacement: Why It’s Important + Costs Involved

RepairSmith

This system traps and reroutes fuel vapor to the engine, reducing harmful emissions and improving fuel efficiency. The ECU (Electronic Control Unit) opens and closes the canister purge valve to control the vapor flow. In addition to the check engine light, it also registers several diagnostic codes, including the P0443 and P0441.

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How To Reset Camshaft Position Sensor: A Step-By-Step Guide

RepairSmith

Relearn the New Cam Sensor There are two ways to reset or relearn the camshaft position sensor: Using a scan tool with special diagnostic software Driving your car or truck in a specific manner Let’s break down each method. The diagnostic software recalibrates the positioning between the camshaft and crankshaft position sensor (CKP sensor).