Just as all vehicles do, when they need service or repair they will be brought into your shop. But even something as simple as replacing a headlight bulb can require complicated calibrations and adjustments due to these new ADAS features. At Mitchell 1 we’ve compiled a collection of great reads and listens that can help explain why integrating ADAS into your shop’s future plans is the way to go.
Vehicle noises and vibration can be a big challenge for service technicians. There are several factors that will greatly help the technician to make a quick and accurate noise/vibration diagnosis. Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries can help you “fine tune” your diagnosis quickly.
Here’s another case of a hard to diagnose noise that only happens while driving. SureTrack community member Jeffytune had a Cadillac Escalade in the shop with a buzzing noise happening after driving over a bump or dip. Not only that, the noise stop happening after it warmed up. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community members ericsautomotive and jbsprintcar, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
Part 2 of the “What is ADAS” series ADAS presents a variety of challenges for auto repair shops. Primarily, there are three challenges that every auto repair shop must reckon with as ADAS features become more common. Auto repair shops need to understand the relationship between components and ADAS features. There needs to be an […]
Noisy suspension can sometimes be hard to diagnose as it’s hard to recreate the noise on the lift. SureTrack community member macdonald.motorworks had a Dodge Caliber in the shop with noisy rear suspension that sounded like bad struts. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member lanpro1 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
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Some of the most exciting innovations in the automotive industry over the last decade have been related to safety. The best minds in the business are focused on trying to make the driver, passengers and the car itself as safe as possible. One of the greatest innovations are Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), a new category of safety technologies that is becoming more and more common in newer model vehicles.
Mitchell 1 is known for our full-color, system wiring diagrams. Learn more about the diagrams including an overview of the latest features added to ProDemand.
Lean conditions on a vehicle can be caused by many factors. What would a whistling noise under the hood have to do with this? Follow this Real Fix to see how this Volvo C70 with a P2187 lean code was diagnosed and repaired.
Routine scheduled maintenance isn’t like it used to be. These days it is a whole different ballgame. Mitchell 1 TruckSeries helps take the guesswork out of the process with maintenance and lubrication information. Read about it here.
