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Knocking from the Steering Rack: What Causes It? MSG Equipment6 October 2021 Knocking from the Steering Rack: What Causes It? Is front-end knocking on rough roads coming from the tie rods or the steering rack? How to identify gear-rack play and end bushing wear. Read more MS005 and MS008: New Features, More Advantages MSG Equipment5 October 2021 MS005 and MS008: New Features, More Advantages MSG Equipment summarised the shared benefits of its MS005 and MS008 starter and alternator benches and the key differences between them. Read more Steering Rack Types: Design and Configuration MSG Equipment29 September 2021 Steering Rack Types: Design and Configuration The design and main components of mechanical, hydraulic and electric power steering racks, and what to watch for during maintenance. Read more A growing service: reconditioning hybrid high-voltage batteries MSG Equipment10 September 2021 A growing service: reconditioning hybrid high-voltage batteries Hybrid traction batteries lose capacity over time. MSG explains why module-level testing and reconditioning with the MS800 is far cheaper than a new battery. Read more How to check starter motor performance MSG Equipment9 September 2021 How to check starter motor performance After a battery check, the MS016 tester diagnoses the starter in the vehicle and the MS008 bench tests a removed unit using voltage and current graphs. Read more MSG Equipment at the Plug-in Ukraine 2021 EV show MSG Equipment9 September 2021 MSG Equipment at the Plug-in Ukraine 2021 EV show At Plug-in Ukraine in Kyiv on 14–16 September 2021, MSG Equipment showed the MS112 electric AC compressor bench, the MS800 hybrid battery tester and LOKI. Read more Car diagnostics as a business: where to start and what equipment is key MSG Equipment2 September 2021 Car diagnostics as a business: where to start and what equipment is key Diagnostic specialists are in demand at workshops and in used-car inspection. MSG Equipment outlines the steps to start a diagnostics-focused business. Read more Free FlexRay cable with MS561 (2021 campaign) MSG Equipment2 September 2021 Free FlexRay cable with MS561 (2021 campaign) In August–September 2021 MSG Equipment gave buyers of the MS561 EPS controller a free MS39008 or MS39009 FlexRay cable. Read more EPS diagnostics and repair: weak points and the MS561 MSG Equipment20 August 2021 EPS diagnostics and repair: weak points and the MS561 Typical failure causes of electro-mechanical power steering, diagnosis with the MS561 controller and why repair often makes economic sense. Read more What to flush a particulate filter with: hacks or proven methods? MSG Equipment20 August 2021 What to flush a particulate filter with: hacks or proven methods? Why DPFs clog, and a comparison of on-vehicle chemical cleaning with flushing a removed filter on a dedicated station. Read more Launching a Repair Shop: Where to Start and What Equipment You Need MSG Equipment18 August 2021 Launching a Repair Shop: Where to Start and What Equipment You Need Steps for starting a car service business — choosing a niche, premises, staff and equipment — and MSG Equipment’s turnkey workshop solutions. Read more How to clean a diesel particulate filter MSG Equipment13 August 2021 How to clean a diesel particulate filter Pros and cons of replacing, deleting, hand-washing and machine-flushing a clogged DPF. Read more