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VIN Year Chart for Mechanics

Solera

However, mechanics deal with VINs throughout the workday, whether referencing specific part numbers or diagnostic and repair protocols. The guide below features a comprehensive VIN year chart designed to help mechanics quickly decode vehicle manufacturing years. The post VIN Year Chart for Mechanics appeared first on Solera.

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Understanding EV Sound Requirements After Automotive School

Automotive Training Centre

European Union The European Union has similar regulations under the EU Regulation No 540/2014. Designing EV Sounds: Challenges and Considerations For a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic and other automotive professionals, creating artificial sounds for EVs presents a unique set of challenges. Contact ATC Surrey for more information.

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Managing Money as a Mechanic, Podcast Episode 26

Humble Mechanic

I guess it is time to start putting together my 2014 wrap up show. ? Hey everyone. I am trying to wrap my head around the fact that Christmas is next week. This year just FLEW by. Today we are talking about ways to manage your money as a technician. Working on flat rate can […]

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Honda Civic, Accord, and CRV- Common Maintenance Problems and How to Avoid Them

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2014, the Accord was equipped with electric power steering. That said, some insurance companies have options for mechanical breakdown coverage or extended warranties that could help with these types of repairs. It tends to leak fluid after years, therefore making the steering hard or sometimes unresponsive. The good news?

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How To Fix a Blower Motor Not Working ~ LOUD NOISES

Humble Mechanic

In this video we test the blower motor in a 2014 Jetta SportWagon, cover blower motor resistor testing and […] Blower motors can fail in many ways, a blower motor resistor failure can cause only high speed function. Some times blower motors make noise, like this Jetta SportWagon.

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Water Pump Recall MK6 GTI ~ Podcast Episode 88

Humble Mechanic

This recall applies to 2011-2014 VW 2.0t Today we are looking at the Volkswagen GTI Recall for leaking water pumps. At this time there is no recall on other 2.0t VW has issued a service action aka recall on the MK6 GTI. The issue they are having is the water pump can […]

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Triple-Turbo 6.6L LLY Duramax Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Tom’s journey didn’t start with a background as a mechanic or an automotive engineer like some. I bought this truck in 2014, when I moved to my permanent-duty station in the Marine Corps,” Tom says. He was a welder and would take on various jobs, from fabrication to repairs.