TEXA releases IDC5 CAR 76.5.0 update
The company said its latest software update enables efficient troubleshooting, while enhancing existing special functions and topology module mapping features.
Diagnosing chassis alignment complaints
When it comes to chassis alignment, there are so many factors that can throw things off, like angles, electronics or even the tires.
Repairify Announces All-In-One Solution for Diagnostics & More
Repairify unveils an all-in-one automotive diagnostics, calibrations and programming solution for repair shops.
Autel Expands Telsa Diagnostics on Ultra Series Tablets
Autel’s latest software release expands diagnostic coverage for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
Autel Debuts Remote Expert-Ready XLink Programmer
Autel has unveiled the MaxiFlash XLink, a programming, communication and remote expert device.
Autel, Repairify Announce Exclusive North American Agreement
Autel said Repairify will provide remote diagnostics, calibrations and services.
Diagnosing Electric Power Steering Sensors
We take a look at the sensors which make up EPS systems, and how they operate.
TEXA Releases TXT Multihub
The company said it is the only diagnostic tool capable of scanning passenger cars, heavy-duty vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs/UTVs, boats, and agricultural and construction vehicles.
ABS Diagnostics: Mechanical Problems and Testing
The ABS controller/modulator is the heart of any ABS or ESC system. The modulator gets the brake pressure from the master cylinder. Inside are the valves and solenoids that control the pressures on the wheel. During normal operation, the pressure from the master cylinder goes through the HCU unaltered. The exception to this rule is
How Can Cars Communicate With Your Shop Equipment?
OEMs do not just manufacture vehicles out of steel, rubber and plastic. They are producing code for software or firmware at a staggering rate. This code is hardly ever finished. As vehicles in the field rack up the miles, they will update the code to cure problems the engineers did not originally anticipate. This code
The Evolution of Battery, Starting System & Diagnostic Tools
When we talk about battery, charging and starting system diagnostics, while it’s true there are certain aspects of it that have always been the same due to fundamental electronic principles, in the realm of tools, however, everything has changed. Electronics, along with charging and starting system technology, have advanced so dramatically over the last 20
TPMS Diagnostic Strategy and Checks
One of the diagnostic mantras preached by service experts today is “test before you touch.” You should always use a TPMS tool to activate and check the response signal from each tire pressure sensor in each wheel before you do anything else. This will tell you: Whether or not each sensor is capable of generating
