Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 18, 2024

But, a lot of the diagnostic tools, software and service information have all the trademarks of a BMW. In 2007, BMW redesigned the MINI to make it wider and improve the geometry of the rear suspension so it could accommodate a differential and axles for an all-wheel-drive system. Is it a BMW? Yes, and no.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 30, 2023

A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. In addition to an inconsistent AWD, the check engine light would reappear each time that it was cleared, indicating something more than just software. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. In addition to an inconsistent AWD, the check engine light would reappear each time that it was cleared, indicating something more than just software. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

Since 2007, every new vehicle manufactured in the US has been required to include tire pressure monitoring systems (or TPMS). New vehicles, sensors, and procedures are released constantly, so having the current TPMS software is essential. A third common issue is shops keeping TPMS tools up to date.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

Since 2007, every new vehicle manufactured in the US has been required to include tire pressure monitoring systems (or TPMS). New vehicles, sensors, and procedures are released constantly, so having the current TPMS software is essential. A third common issue is shops keeping TPMS tools up to date.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

In 2000, the Clinton administration enacted the TREAD (Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability and Documentation) Act, mandating that every new car sold in the United States after September 2007 had to be equipped with TPMS, among other safety improvements included in the act.

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