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Starter motor failures: causes and repair MSG Equipment22 July 2021 Starter motor failures: causes and repair Starter faults in the electric motor, drive and solenoid: worn bearings and brushes, winding shorts and a sticking drive. Read more Torque sensors: removal, disassembly and calibration MSG Equipment1 July 2021 Torque sensors: removal, disassembly and calibration Many electric steering rack faults come from the torque sensor. With the MS561 controller and MS550 adapter, the sensor can be read and calibrated. Read more Why the AC system matters so much in electric vehicles MSG Equipment25 June 2021 Why the AC system matters so much in electric vehicles In EVs and hybrids the AC circuit manages battery temperature. MSG Equipment introduces the MS112 test bench for electric compressors. Read more Starter and alternator diagnostics with the MS008 MSG Equipment22 June 2021 Starter and alternator diagnostics with the MS008 MSG Equipment’s new-generation MS008 bench offers automatic belt tensioning, touch control, an alternator database and oscillograph charts for fast diagnostics. Read more How to check and recharge a car air conditioner MSG Equipment18 June 2021 How to check and recharge a car air conditioner Even a healthy AC loses about 10% of refrigerant a year. Scheduled service in steps: diagnosis, recovery, vacuum, recharge and final check. Read more Special Repair Tools for Brake Calipers MSG Equipment16 June 2021 Special Repair Tools for Brake Calipers MSG Equipment’s MS30001, MS30002 and MS30004 tools for removing and refitting the parking brake mechanism on TRW, ATE and BOSCH calipers. Read more Turnkey business for steering rack and EHPS pump repair MSG Equipment15 June 2021 Turnkey business for steering rack and EHPS pump repair MSG Equipment’s “Optimal” package – equipment, special tools, staff training and technical support – helps set up an electric steering repair workshop. Read more How to check hybrid battery capacity MSG Equipment14 June 2021 How to check hybrid battery capacity The high-voltage battery is the weak spot of hybrids and EVs. Capacity testing before repair and the MS800 tester, which checks 36 modules at once. Read more Key Points of Car AC System Diagnostics MSG Equipment10 June 2021 Key Points of Car AC System Diagnostics A step-by-step diagnosis for a car with a faulty AC: customer information, weighing the refrigerant, fault codes, vent temperature and line pressures. Read more Diagnostic equipment for automotive alternators MSG Equipment8 June 2021 Diagnostic equipment for automotive alternators A test bench is the reliable way to assess an alternator. MSG Equipment explains load testing, the AC component and its range of benches. Read more How to tell if an alternator voltage regulator is working properly MSG Equipment7 June 2021 How to tell if an alternator voltage regulator is working properly What the voltage regulator does, the signs of failure, and the MSG equipment used to test it on the vehicle or on a removed alternator. Read more Faulty shock absorber: replace or repair? MSG Equipment4 June 2021 Faulty shock absorber: replace or repair? The pros and limits of shock absorber repair. MSG Equipment suggests deciding based on cost comparison and access to quality repair. Read more