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Preparing for January’s Marketing

Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

From practical ways to align your campaigns with community events to leveraging fun, nationally recognized days, you’ll learn how to make your marketing engaging and impactful. Discover fresh ideas for social media, event hosting, and campaigns that’ll keep your shop top-of-mind all year.

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What to Know About EV Service

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In addition to cordoning off the area, shops need to be equipped with an insulated rescue pole, which, in the event of an accident, allows someone to safely pull the technician away from an electrical source. EV and hybrid A/C compressors operate off a high-voltage motor, and therefore the A/C oil cannot be electrically conductive.

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Mercedes Ignition Coil Pack Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2024

I n a perfect world, a flashing check engine light for DTCs P0301 through P0312 would always be solved by installing a new ignition coil. Also, replacing a single coil might not be the best approach to curing an engine of a chronic misfire. These misfires would set a DTC inside the engine computer.

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Check Engine Light on MINI Cooper: 5 Triggers + What to Do

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But suddenly, it happens – the dreaded Check Engine Light pops up, and your heart takes a little nosedive. This leaves you wondering: “ What could this check engine light mean ?” This Article Contains: What Causes the Check Engine Light on MINI Cooper to Come On?

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Ford Recalls Explorer Hybrid Over Battery Cable That May Become Damaged

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In this event, a check engine light will illuminate. On this occasion, the Dearborn-based automaker determined that a cable may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit. More specifically, the 12-volt battery's positive cable may chafe against the belt-integrated starter generator. continue reading. )

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Freeze Frame Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 13, 2024

But, in some cases, the fastest way to get to the bottom of a check engine light might be to access the vehicle with generic protocols. Most engine control modules store only one freeze frame record per code. You will not find data for the variable valve timing or other devices that might be unique to the manufacturer.

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High Pressure Direct Injection Fuel Systems

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 22, 2024

Diagnostic Margins Engineers are building test cylinders with ruby quartz windows and are using the best high-speed cameras in the world to determine the best possible combustion event under different loads. For a direct-injection engine, certain events you see will not match conventional wisdom.

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Diagnosing Misfires

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Some misfire complaints are a flashing check engine light, and a P0300 to P0312 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates that one or more cylinders are misfiring. Then, the crankshaft rotational velocity and acceleration are compared in the event of a power loss from each cylinder. The answer is “yes” to both questions.

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Deciphering An Engine Misfire Code

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some misfire complaints are a flashing check engine light, and a P0300 to P0312 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates that one or more cylinders are misfiring. Then, the crankshaft rotational velocity and acceleration are compared in the event of a power loss from each cylinder. The answer is “yes” to both questions.

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HV/EV Battery Pack Replacements

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This strategy is about the safety of the total battery pack, such that it won’t allow the deteriorated pack to be overcharged or discharged and cause a thermal event or fire. Most codes that indicate the battery needs replacement will turn on the check engine light, and a message will appear in the information center.

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Throttle-By-Wire Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

During events like increased loads on the alternator caused by electric power steering, the throttle angle will keep the engine speed constant. The other advantage to throttle-by-wire is the ability to manage power from the engine during ABS, ESC and traction corrections.

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Maximize Your Scan Tool

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 29, 2024

A flashing check engine light and codes P0301 to P0308 are surefire indications that one or more cylinders are misfiring. The engine control module calculates the time between the edges of the crankshaft reluctor wheel teeth by receiving a signal from the crankshaft position sensor. What are you looking for?

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P0442: EVAP System Leak Detected (Small Leak)

RepairSmith

APRIL 25, 2024

An Illuminated Check Engine Light It’s almost impossible to physically detect an EVAP leak. So when the leak detection pump in the exhaust system suspects a small EVAP leak event, it immediately turns the Check Engine Light on.

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The Biggest Mistakes Being Made in Your Auto Repair Shop Marketing

Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 9, 2023

I participate in a lot of Facebook groups, and I teach at a lot of industry events. We (Shop Marketing Pros) will attend 11 industry events this year. Hint: LOTS So you fix cars, but can you fix their BMW’s check engine light? The knowledge is available, and it’s often free or inexpensive. Are you certified?

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Car Care 101: The Ultimate Auto Repair Guide About Caring for Your Car

Driver's Edge

JULY 3, 2023

The possible indicators that your vehicle may need auto repair service include: Your “check engine” light is on: If this light is illuminated, it is a clear indication that something is wrong. So, start at the top and work your way down if you can’t afford to do everything at once.

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ADAS False and Failed Corrections

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The ESC computer sees the understeer event via the sensors long before the driver realizes it. Like an oxygen sensor or misfire monitor, specific criteria and number of events must be met for the system to activate. The other key inspection point is to look at the dash for any lights or messages.

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ADAS False and Failed Corrections

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 6, 2025

The ESC computer sees the understeer event via the sensors long before the driver realizes it. Like an oxygen sensor or misfire monitor, specific criteria and number of events must be met for the system to activate. The other key inspection point is to look at the dash for any lights or messages.

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How ADAS Systems Perform

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 17, 2024

The ESC computer sees the understeer event via the sensors long before the driver realizes it. The other key inspection point is to look at the dash for any lights or messages. Never assume a check engine light is only for engine issues; many codes indicate a loss of communication with the different modules on the vehicle.

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ADAS False Activation Evolution

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 23, 2024

The ESC computer sees the understeer event via the sensors long before the driver realizes it. The other key inspection point is to look at the dash for any lights or messages. Never assume a check engine light is only for engine issues; many codes indicate a loss of communication with the different modules on the vehicle.

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ADAS False Activation Evolution

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 17, 2024

The ESC computer sees the understeer event via the sensors long before the driver realizes it. The other key inspection point is to look at the dash for any lights or messages. Never assume a check engine light is only for engine issues; many codes indicate a loss of communication with the different modules on the vehicle.

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ADAS False Activation Evolution

Brake & Front End

APRIL 22, 2024

The ESC computer sees the understeer event via the sensors long before the driver realizes it. The other key inspection point is to look at the dash for any lights or messages. Never assume a check engine light is only for engine issues; many codes indicate a loss of communication with the different modules on the vehicle.

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How ADAS Systems Perform

Brake & Front End

JULY 8, 2024

The ESC computer sees the understeer event via the sensors long before the driver realizes it. The other key inspection point is to look at the dash for any lights or messages. Never assume a check engine light is only for engine issues; many codes indicate a loss of communication with the different modules on the vehicle.

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Mode $06 Misfire Diagnosis

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A flashing check engine light and codes P0301 to P0308 are a surefire indication that one or more cylinders are misfiring. The engine control module calculates the time between the edges of the crankshaft reluctor wheel teeth by receiving a signal from the crankshaft position sensor. What are you looking for?

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Mercedes Ignition Coil Pack Diagnostics

Check Engine Light on MINI Cooper: 5 Triggers + What to Do

Ford Recalls Explorer Hybrid Over Battery Cable That May Become Damaged

Freeze Frame Diagnostics

High Pressure Direct Injection Fuel Systems

Diagnosing Misfires

Deciphering An Engine Misfire Code

HV/EV Battery Pack Replacements

Throttle-By-Wire Diagnostics

Maximize Your Scan Tool

P0442: EVAP System Leak Detected (Small Leak)

The Biggest Mistakes Being Made in Your Auto Repair Shop Marketing

Car Care 101: The Ultimate Auto Repair Guide About Caring for Your Car

ADAS False and Failed Corrections

ADAS False and Failed Corrections

How ADAS Systems Perform

ADAS False Activation Evolution

ADAS False Activation Evolution

ADAS False Activation Evolution

How ADAS Systems Perform

Mode $06 Misfire Diagnosis

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