ADAS Calibration: Sensor Operation & Calibration Myths
Do you know what happens during an ADAS calibration? Or why it is a must with today’s high-tech vehicles? Many shops and technicians can come up with multiple reasons why they don’t want to perform ADAS calibrations or invest in the equipment. But, chances are, it’s because they don’t understand what happens during an ADAS
CV Joint Replacement Tips
Constant-velocity (CV) joints have been around since the 1980s when front-wheel drive (FWD) came into widespread use. Although some rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles also use CV joints, most are found on FWD cars and minivans. CV joints are used instead of U-joints because they allow the joint to bend at a
The Brake Pad Copper Controversy
The controversy around copper in brake pads actually started with fish. If you’ve knit your eyebrows together confused, let me explain: Fish find their way to their homes through smell. Over time, biologists realized that copper in the water could short circuit this critical sense fish used to find home. Then, they started to look
Easier Volkswagen TPMS Service
TPMS relearns can be some of the most time-consuming relearns if you don’t follow the necessary procedures.
Solving a Toyota Camry P0016 Timing Chain Code [video]
Curing this code will require more than the timing chain. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Differences in Mercedes-Benz TPMS Systems
Mercedes-Benz and other German vehicle manufacturers assume that people here in the U.S. adjust their tire pressure for the number of people in the vehicle and for the speed they intend to drive.
What Happens When ADAS Won’t Calibrate?
Troubleshooting the problem comes down to knowing the failure, vehicle or fixtures.
Wheel Bearing Tips and Tricks
Follow these tips the next time you have to replace a wheel bearing. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Cylinder Deactivation and Active Fuel Management
In this video, Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel covers the technology involved in deactivating a cylinder. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
The Lowdown on Judder and BTV
Knowing the difference between pulsation/DTV and judder/BTV is critical to solving any brake complaint and avoiding a problem in the first place.
Radio Waves & Tools for TPMS
TPMS and keyless entry can be difficult to understand because these systems rely on transmitting, receiving and decoding radio waves, but these signals are invisible
Cavitation: Killer of Water Pumps
Cavitation in pumps is not typically the fault of the water pump itself; rather it is the victim of other problems with the coolant and other components.
