The Next Big Repair Opportunity: Why It’s Not Too Soon to Start Preparing for ADAS Repairs
As ADAS technologies become more common on vehicles, repair opportunities will grow. Moving forward, it will be imperative for shops and technicians to be ready to service these repairs when they arrive in their bays, especially considering that many ADAS parts are expensive, generate profit, and can be damaged by even minor collisions.
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Cloyes Adds Timing Chain Kits with VVT Actuators
Cloyes Gear and Products Inc. has released timing chain kits with variable valve timing (VVT) actuators for 3V Ford 4.6-liter and 5.4-liter applications.
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Tracer Products Offers Ultrasonic Diagnostic Tool
The TP-9367L Marksman ultrasonic diagnostic tool from Tracer Products is designed to pinpoint air brake leaks, gear and bearing wear in wheel hubs, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, compressed air, vacuum, electric motors and other pressurized leaks quickly and effortlessly.
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Bosch Updates Software for ADS Scan Tools
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has released software version 3.7 for the ADS 325 and ADS 625 diagnostic scan tools. The latest version enables the tool to unlock and diagnose 2018 and newer FCA vehicles.
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Some 2013-2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor utility vehicles equipped with a 3.7L twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0420 and/or P0430.
Sick Supercharger
This bulletin applies to 2014-current Chevy Camaro vehicles equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine. Customers may experience a rattling or knocking noise at mid-to-high mph, and at idle. A screeching noise may also be heard at mid-to-high engine speed, usually when cold.
Give the Jeep a Boot
This bulletin applies to 2015-2018 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. Customers may experience a MIL on, accompanied by a rough running engine. The technician may find one or more of the following DTCs set:
Wheel Speed Sensor Woes
This bulletin applies to 2007-2017 GMC Acadia vehicles. In some cases, the ABS Service Traction Control System, and/or Service StabiliTrak telltale lights may be on. During initial scan for EBCM module diagnostic codes, you may find one or more of the following DTCs: C0035-C0050 with specific symptom bytes 18, 5A or 0F.
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Wrap Up Orlando Experience
After a week exploring Central Florida, more than 250 guests have returned home from the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Orlando Experience sweepstakes.
Stet Schanze Named Automotive Lift Institute Interim Board Chairman
Stet Schanze of Gray Manufacturing Co. in St. Joseph, Mo., will serve as chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) board of directors following the retirement of Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts, Louisville, Ky.
Ford Offers Motorcraft F-150 3.0-Liter Diesel Fuel Filters
Ford Motor Co. is offering Motorcraft F-150 3.0L diesel fuel filters.
