ABS/ESC False Activation Diagnostics
False activation incidents involve the ABS modulator taking over braking or intervening to restore vehicle stability.
CV Axle, Intermediate Shaft and Bearing Bracket Diagnostics and Service
Honda, Chrysler and many other OEMs are using intermediate shafts on front-wheel drive vehicles. This layout keeps both drive axles the same length to minimize torque steer. For shops and technicians, it is an additional diagnostic, service and parts opportunity.
Air Ride Diagnostics: It’s Not Just Swapping Parts
Air ride systems can control vehicle ride height, passenger comfort and improve handling. How they operate and work with the rest of the systems on the vehicle is part of the embedded logic of their control system.
VIDEO: Drive Axle Inspection, Diagnostics And Installation
CV and tripod joints hardly ever fail on their own. The failure of the joint or axle can be caused by a faulty mount, suspension or steering component. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Nissan TPMS Diagnostics And Service
Over the last decade, the behavior of all Nissan TPMS systems has been very consistent on all models.
Air Ride Diagnostics: Dodge Ram 1500
The secret to diagnosing problems comes down to knowing what criteria the system uses to regulate the compressor/reservoir and having a scan tool that can interpret the information.
VIDEO: Brake Hose Degradation Diagnostics
Andrew Markel discusses the signs of brake hose degradation by checking the outside and inside of the hoses. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Ride Height And Spring Diagnostics: Why Do Springs Droop?
No road is entirely flat. Even a small tar strip or dip causes movement in the suspension. This movement is controlled by the spring and dampener. No matter the type of movement, the spring is compressed and then releases the energy into the body, dampener or road.
Selling TPMS Diagnostics And Service
Properly diagnosing issues with a vehicle can take time. As the old adage goes, “time is money.” If shops aren’t charging for diagnostics, they are missing out on both time and money. Many shops want to give diagnostics away for free to sell a job, but diagnostics is something shops shouldn’t be afraid to charge a customer for performing.
Parking Brake Diagnostics
If you are doing a brake job on a vehicle with an electronic parking brake (EPB), you will need a scan tool with the proper software for the parking brake system to retract the calipers, adjust the cables and perform diagnostics.