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Hydraulic Control Module Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

ESC systems add software and sensors like yaw, steering angle and even throttle control to keep the vehicle under control. This will release or bleed off the hydraulic pressure that is holding the wheel. Testing Solenoids Electrically Sometimes a stuck or defective solenoid or pump will set a code. The wheel might start to turn.

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Hydraulic Control Module Diagnostics

Brake & Front End

ESC systems add software and sensors like yaw, steering angle and even throttle control to keep the vehicle under control. This will release or bleed off the hydraulic pressure that is holding the wheel. Testing Solenoids Electrically Sometimes a stuck or defective solenoid or pump will set a code. The wheel might start to turn.

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Shifting Gears: CVTs, Dual-Clutch, and EV Transmissions Explained

Automotive Training Centre

Today’s vehicles rely on increasingly complex transmission systems like continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), dual-clutch gearboxes, and electric vehicle (EV) drivetrains that require a new generation of skilled technicians to understand and maintain them. Most electric vehicles don’t use multi-speed gearboxes at all.

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Active Wheel Speed Sensor Logic

Brake & Front End

If those parts do not resolve the problem, the technician may fire the parts cannon at the ABS hydraulic control module. Codes Wheel speed sensor codes come in two flavors: “electrical circuit” codes and “erratic” codes caused by conditions where the ABS module can’t rationalize the outputs of a given wheel speed sensor.

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Fleet Maintenance in San Antonio: What to Expect + Solutions

RepairSmith

Liftgate and cargo system repairs: Helps maintain hydraulic or mechanical liftgates, cargo locks, rollers, and rear doors. Fleet software and technology integration: Supports fleet owners by integrating technology, like global positioning system (GPS) tracking, telematics, and fleet management software.

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Truck Fleet Maintenance in Dallas: Why Is It Important?

RepairSmith

Liftgate and hydraulic system repair: Fleet vehicle services include fixing liftgates and hydraulic systems used in dump beds for heavy equipment lifting. Forklift repair & maintenance: Fleet technicians service forklifts by handling essential fixes such as hydraulics, electrical components, and tire repair.

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Fleet Maintenance in Houston: Benefits of Timely Repair + Costs

RepairSmith

Predictive Maintenance This category of fleet management service involves using telematics software to identify problems in advance and plan repairs. Telematics software uses onboard sensors and GPS location to provide real-time data on fleet vehicles, such as engine performance, tire pressure , and part wear.