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MS002 COM: Alternator, Starter and Regulator Testing in One Device MSG Equipment8 August 2019 MS002 COM: Alternator, Starter and Regulator Testing in One Device MSG Equipment presented the MS002 COM, combining alternator, starter and voltage regulator tests; in 2019 buyers received a C-600 charger as a gift. Read more Common Ford Focus 3 steering rack failures MSG Equipment1 August 2019 Common Ford Focus 3 steering rack failures Torn boots, moisture, sensor and software faults in the Ford Focus 3 electric steering rack: symptoms and diagnosis with the MS561. Read more Buy A/C equipment, save on your next bench: MSG’s 2019 cashback offer MSG Equipment30 July 2019 Buy A/C equipment, save on your next bench: MSG’s 2019 cashback offer In summer 2019 MSG Equipment gave workshops buying the MS111, MS101P or MS121 a tiered discount to use on their next equipment purchase. Read more Steering Angle Sensor Types and How They Work MSG Equipment25 July 2019 Steering Angle Sensor Types and How They Work The design, operating principle and pros and cons of potentiometric, optical and magnetoresistive steering angle sensors. Read more How does the sun damage car paint? MSG Equipment23 July 2019 How does the sun damage car paint? Direct sunlight fades paint and harms the interior and electrics. Covers, protective coatings and shaded parking help. Read more MSG Equipment receives the European CE certificate MSG Equipment18 July 2019 MSG Equipment receives the European CE certificate MSG Equipment test benches received CE certification confirming compliance with European standards and documenting product safety and quality. Read more How to protect your starter and alternator MSG Equipment16 July 2019 How to protect your starter and alternator Short cranking, clean contacts, a charged battery and timely belt and regulator replacement extend the life of the starter and alternator. Read more Alternator diagnostics and troubleshooting MSG Equipment9 July 2019 Alternator diagnostics and troubleshooting How an alternator is built and works, the two key diagnostic parameters, and common winding, regulator and diode bridge faults. Read more Does the battery charge while the engine idles? MSG Equipment4 July 2019 Does the battery charge while the engine idles? Whether the alternator charges the battery at idle, the role of the voltage regulator, and the conditions needed for healthy charging. Read more MSG Equipment special tool bundles with bonus tools MSG Equipment2 July 2019 MSG Equipment special tool bundles with bonus tools In summer 2019 MSG Equipment offered Minimum, Medium and Maximum special tool bundles, each with extra tools included free. Read more New products from MSG Equipment, mid-2019 MSG Equipment25 June 2019 New products from MSG Equipment, mid-2019 In mid-2019 MSG Equipment introduced the MS006 COM alternator bench, MS550 adapter, updated MS031, MS570 electronics workbench and FlexRay cables. Read more Remanufacturing of Automotive Units MSG Equipment20 June 2019 Remanufacturing of Automotive Units How unit remanufacturing works as a cost-effective service that cuts downtime: diagnosis, disassembly, cleaning, repair and testing on MSG benches. Read more