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Replacing Vehicle Air Conditioner Compressors MSG Equipment30 October 2020 Replacing Vehicle Air Conditioner Compressors System flushing, correct oil and refrigerant quantities, and the role of the MSG MS111 test bench and MS101P flushing unit in compressor replacement. Read more Diagnosing Japanese steering racks with the MS561 and MS550 MSG Equipment26 October 2020 Diagnosing Japanese steering racks with the MS561 and MS550 In Asian vehicles the EPS control unit is mounted separately from the rack. MSG Equipment explains how such racks are diagnosed with the MS561 and MS550. Read more Loki: diagnostic equipment for Tesla electric cars MSG Equipment21 October 2020 Loki: diagnostic equipment for Tesla electric cars The multi-function Loki device for Tesla service, offering code reading, firmware updates, ECU programming and calibrations. Read more Diagnostics and repair of EPS systems with the MS561 MSG Equipment12 October 2020 Diagnostics and repair of EPS systems with the MS561 The MS561 controller enables off-car diagnostics of CAN and FlexRay electric steering racks, columns and EHPS pumps. Read more 2020 campaign for the MS111 A/C compressor test bench MSG Equipment7 October 2020 2020 campaign for the MS111 A/C compressor test bench In October 2020 MSG Equipment ran a special price campaign for the updated MS111 A/C compressor bench, which gained R1234yf support. Read more Diagnosing HPS pumps with the MS604 test bench MSG Equipment23 September 2020 Diagnosing HPS pumps with the MS604 test bench The MS604 tests single- and dual-circuit mechanically driven steering pumps by simulating on-car operation. MSG Equipment walks through the test steps. Read more Technical Support: MSG Equipment’s Key Advantage MSG Equipment21 September 2020 Technical Support: MSG Equipment’s Key Advantage MSG Equipment’s three-level customer support system: training, help with unit diagnostics and repair, and equipment maintenance support. Read more FlexRay cables for diagnosing and repairing advanced power steering racks MSG Equipment9 September 2020 FlexRay cables for diagnosing and repairing advanced power steering racks Newer Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and VW models use the FlexRay bus for EPS racks. MSG Equipment developed dedicated cables to test these racks off the car. Read more Starter and alternator diagnostics: what MSG Equipment offers MSG Equipment7 September 2020 Starter and alternator diagnostics: what MSG Equipment offers From test benches to regulator and rectifier testers: MSG Equipment presents its range for diagnosing starters and alternators. Read more Why does a car mechanic have to keep learning? MSG Equipment27 August 2020 Why does a car mechanic have to keep learning? Vehicle technology changes fast. MSG Equipment’s training center adds free operator training to equipment purchases and runs 3–5 day certified courses. Read more MSG Equipment27 August 2020 MSG Equipment training center: courses for technicians MSG Equipment’s training center runs 3–5 day certified courses, in person and online, on charging systems, steering, AC, brakes and shock absorbers. Read more Air conditioning or climate control: how to choose MSG Equipment20 August 2020 Air conditioning or climate control: how to choose How manual air conditioning and automatic climate control work in cars, the sensors they use and the key differences between them. Read more