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Universal cable MS-35670 widens the range of EPS units that can be diagnosed MSG Equipment28 May 2020 Universal cable MS-35670 widens the range of EPS units that can be diagnosed Developed for the MS561, the MS-35670 universal cable lets many CAN-controlled racks, columns and pumps be diagnosed without a dedicated cable, with some limitations. Read more 2020 special offer on the MS561 EPS controller MSG Equipment25 May 2020 2020 special offer on the MS561 EPS controller In 2020 MSG Equipment bundled training, CAN and FlexRay cables, a cable storage system and ongoing technical support with the MS561 EPS controller. Read more Cleaning Techniques Before Unit Repair and Remanufacturing MSG Equipment20 May 2020 Cleaning Techniques Before Unit Repair and Remanufacturing Physico-chemical washing, electrochemical polishing, ultrasonic and mechanical cleaning methods used before repairing automotive units. Read more Common myths in alternator diagnostics MSG Equipment18 May 2020 Common myths in alternator diagnostics Why DIY alternator tests with a multimeter, a drill and bulb, or an oscilloscope fall short on modern alternators. Read more Can you recharge a car air conditioner yourself? MSG Equipment13 May 2020 Can you recharge a car air conditioner yourself? Refrigerant loss, the correct service steps, and why DIY recharging without a leak test can lead to costly compressor failures. Read more A Useful Feature of the MS004 and MS002 Benches: F67 MSG Equipment21 April 2020 A Useful Feature of the MS004 and MS002 Benches: F67 The F67 function on MS004/MS002 benches acts as a built-in voltage regulator, allowing 12V alternators to be tested without their regulator. Read more Overview of Special Tools for HPS Repair MSG Equipment16 April 2020 Overview of Special Tools for HPS Repair MSG Equipment presents the collet pullers, seal installation kits and Teflon ring crimpers its specialists use to repair hydraulic steering racks safely and quickly. Read more 48 volts for every car: next-generation vehicle electrics MSG Equipment15 April 2020 48 volts for every car: next-generation vehicle electrics Why 12 V systems are reaching their limits, what 48 V mild-hybrid architecture offers, and why workshops will need new diagnostic tools. Read more Easter greetings from MSG Equipment (2020) MSG Equipment13 April 2020 Easter greetings from MSG Equipment (2020) In April 2020 the MSG Equipment team sent Easter greetings to its partners and colleagues. Read more Make good use of your time: spring vehicle checks and online training MSG Equipment3 April 2020 Make good use of your time: spring vehicle checks and online training In April 2020 MSG Equipment suggested simple spring checks for workshop owners and car enthusiasts and pointed to its YouTube videos and online courses. Read more MSG Equipment’s solidarity discount for workshops during the pandemic MSG Equipment30 March 2020 MSG Equipment’s solidarity discount for workshops during the pandemic In March 2020 MSG Equipment discounted all its test benches, testers and special tools to support workshops facing the economic impact of the pandemic. Read more MSG Equipment launches online consulting and online training MSG Equipment25 March 2020 MSG Equipment launches online consulting and online training In March 2020 MSG Equipment introduced video-call consulting and online training courses so customers could stay in touch despite the distance. Read more