Category Archives: Automotive Diagnostics

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MB LED headlight initialization

Thanks go out to Adam of Leader Automotive in Arvada, CO. Adam is Mercedes factory trained and so is his second technician. He called inquiring about the procedure after a collision for the headlights to work again. They had two … Continue reading

BMW J-2534 Pass Thru NOT WORKING

We just got this from Drew Technologies on Friday the 13Th! Luke from Sterling Service in Littleton, Colorado called us, we have exclusively provided diagnostics for that shop now for more than 15 years. They recently bought the Universal scanner … Continue reading

BMW ISTA best programming connector

Is the newest BMW factory connector, the ICOM Next A, and the B and C parts! Why? Fast, secure data transfer. BMW Minimum system requirements are way too low. (BMW advice on processor speed has not changed in 3-4 years) … Continue reading

DO NOT program BMW DME X3 and X5 w/M55 engine

Straight from www.BMWtechinfo.com; 3/1/2016 2:01:13 PM Subject: Important Information regarding DME Replacements in X5 and 3 series vehicles with the N55 Engine Due to an internal software issue in replacement DME modules for the X5 and 3 Series with the … Continue reading

Paul answers & returns phone calls

I hear this from our repeat customers often. They say, “at least you always call back!” We get a lot of calls, we always try to help. Yesterday was a typical day. It actually started Wednesday afternoon with a call … Continue reading

Petter Solberg AMG, Too much fun!

BMW JBE Junction Box Electronics

This came from MHH, user: Whwsha No wonder we replace so many of these! Introduction On the BMW 1-Series, BMW 3-Series and on the BMW X5, the junction box assumes a central role in the vehicle. In the junction box, … Continue reading

A word from Peter Davis

Home Features Articles Tech Feature: BMW and J2534 Pass-Thru Programming Tech Feature: BMW and J2534 Pass-Thru Programming ■Features■Articles■Tech Topics■Diagnostics■News■zOld Categories■Tech Shop by TechShop Staff Writers – Apr 06, 2009 0 2292 Print Print Email Email By Peter David, Guest Writer … Continue reading

BMW DTC definitions

I found this list while Google searching two DTC’s for my buddy LT of LT’s Foreign Car repair in Virginia! LT has Universal scanner from Taiwan and is getting a PC from us very soon! Thanks and all credits go … Continue reading

Best MVCI for European Diagnostics

Soon you will have a PC with all Autologic Assist plus brands installed. What is the best choice of connector? From Autologics perspective it is the Drew Technologies Cardaq + 2. Drew Technologies is the best choice for Volvo and … Continue reading