Humble Mechanic Reviews a VW/Audi Scanner
The Humble Mechanic reviews OBDeleven’s Volkswagen and Audi scan tool, which pairs with an Android device, and gives tons of options from pulling a code to turning off DRLs.
Air Update: Shop Air Systems: Audit Before You Acquire
Looking to replace your shop’s air system equipment? Karl Kirschenman talks about what shop owners can do with a limited amount of effort to examine their shop’s real air delivery needs.
Bosch, Audi Sign Event Data Recorder License Agreement
Audi AG and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions have entered into a licensing agreement to allow Bosch access to Audi Event Data Recorder (EDR) system information. EDR access will be used to communicate with Audi passenger vehicles via the Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) tool, used to analyze and understand vehicle behavior before and during crashes.
Audi: Rattle Noise From Engine Area
Customers complain of a rattle noise from the air conditioning compressor. The noise is particularly audible in ECON operation. When the compressor operates under load, the noise is hardly audible. This condition is exhibited only in vehicles equipped with a DENSO air conditioning compressor with a plastic pulley.
Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s TPMS Application And Illustrated Parts Guide Covers Audi, BMW And Mercedes
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the release of a new, printed TPMS Application and Illustrated Parts Guide. This comprehensive catalog includes many new items as well as updates to existing product coverage for both the Standard and Intermotor OE-matching, cloneable TPMS sensor lines.
Audi Tech Tip: MIL On With Multiple Low Fuel Pressure DTCs
Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. Comparing Measure Value Block (MVB) 103 with 106 is not an accurate method to diagnose low-side fuel pressure sensor G410. In order to diagnose G410 accurately, use a mechanical gauge and compare results with the low-side fuel pressure Actual Value in MVB 103.
PaceSetter Performance Products Offers Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter For 1998-2005 Passat, 1997-2006 Audi A4, A4 Quattro, A4 Cabriolet, 1.8L Turbo Engine
PaceSetter Direct-Fit Catalytic Converters utilize mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing for maximum efficiency and CNC-machined thick steel flanges for a factory-like fit and good seal. This “undercar” catalytic converter (#324078), a direct replacement for the original equipment unit, has heat shields for the catalytic converter and provisions for the O2 sensor.
Audi Tech Tip: MIL On With P1545, P0121, P0123, P0221 Or P0222 Stored In ECM
The MIL is on, with a number of incident memory entries with regard to the throttle valve are stored in the ECM. In most cases, the entries are sporadic. This may be the result of contact resistance in the ECM wiring – throttle valve.
Remy Adds Coverage For Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Audi, Volvo And Mercedes Vehicles
Remy’s October release includes 65 late-model part numbers covering primarily 2011 and 2012 applications as well as some 2013 models. These late model parts cover 8.4 million VIO (vehicles in operation) for a wide variety of nameplates such as Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Audi, Volvo, Mercedes, Chevrolet, Chrysler and Ford. The company says it plans to introduce another 100 new parts prior to year-end.
Pirelli Partners With Audi Club North America
Pirelli Tire North America has partnered with the Audi Club North America. The Audi Club and Pirelli officially kicked off its partnership during the Audi Club Convention recently in Nashville, Tenn.