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ScanSafe,DriveSafe,Collision News,Collision Scanning,Collision,Opus IVS | 28 April 2022

28 April 2022

Michigan Body Shop Marks 75th Anniversary Under Same Family Ownership

Riverbend Body Shop

ScanSafe,DriveSafe,Collision News,Collision Scanning,Collision,Opus IVS | 28 April 2022

28 April 2022

Remote Expert Support Helps Keep Business In-House for Oregon Shop

West Hills Collision Center

Subaru,ScanSafe,DriveSafe,Collision News,Collision Scanning,Collision,Subaru Certified Collision Network,Opus IVS,ADAS Calibration | 23 November 2021

23 November 2021

Subaru Certified Collision Network Approves Opus IVS Diagnostic Tools

Opus IVS Now Deploying DriveSafe™ and ScanSafe™ Devices

Collision News | 02 November 2021

02 November 2021

Opus IVS™ Announces NEW DrivePro™ Remote at AAPEX-SEMA

See Opus IVS DrivePro Remote/Unlimited at SEMA Booth #35069 and AAPEX Booth #R7614

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Software Updates

High-Voltage Vehicles,EV,Hybrid,IVS 360 Support | 23 February 2022

23 February 2022

Safety Training Required to Receive High-Voltage Vehicle Support

Hybrid and Electric Vehicles contain potentially dangerous high-voltage components making safety the top priority when handling repairs.

DrivePro ES,Honda/Acura,ScanSafe,DriveSafe,i-HDS,RAP Kit | 28 July 2021

28 July 2021

Honda is Now Charging a License Fee to Access i-HDS Software

When any party accesses the Honda i-HDS software for diagnostics, OEM scanning, ADAS calibration, or flash programming a licensing fee of $45 per VIN will be applied, which includes 30 days of use on that specific vehicle.

DrivePro ES,BlueBox,AssistPlus,Jaguar | 17 February 2021

17 February 2021

VAG 3.127.18 Software Release

Jaguar 3.65.7 has been released on BlueBox, AssistPlus and DrivePro ES.

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Technical Articles

Technical articles | 20 May 2022

20 May 2022

Renault Clio Vibration, humming sound, or judder through the vehicle when stationary

Affected Vehicles Renault Clio 3 (2004 - 2009) | All variants with K9K engines and JA5 and JR5 manual gearboxes Modus (2004 - 2009) | All variants with K9K engines and JA5 and JR5 manual gearboxes Symptoms 1. Vibration, humming sound, or judder through the vehicle when stationary. Additional Information: Can be felt in neutral at idle speed through pedals dashboard and seat base Possible Causes 1. Upper engine mount failed Repair Steps 1. Check and confirm vibration. 2. Whilst sitting in the vehicle raise the engine RPM from idle and see if the noise stops. 3. Visually check upper engine mount (see picture). Upper engine mount 4. Using an assistant get them to manipulate the mounting by adding pressure to it using a lever bar in the areas shown. Areas to check 5. If noise stops or changes pitch remove and check the mounting. 6. If any fault is found, consider replacement of the mounting. 7. Once the new part is fitted confirm noise has been corrected. Parts Required Upper engine mount (8200140431) Find out how IVS 360TM LIVE repair guidance can increase your workshop sales.

Technical articles | 07 February 2022

07 February 2022

Renault - Hands-free locking systems inoperative

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Technical articles | 07 February 2022

07 February 2022

Stretched Timing Chain Diagnosis - Volkswagen Models

Stretched timing chain problems and repairs are described in this procedure Stretched timing chain problems and repairs described in this procedure apply to the following Volkswagen models and engines: Affected engines: 2.0 liter turbocharged TSI, TFSI Engine codes CCTA, CBFA, CAEA, CAEB, CDNC Affected models: 2009 – 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan, GTI, Passat CC, Beetle, EOS (2008.5 and up) If the malfunction indicator light (MIL) is illuminated, check for the following fault codes (DTCs) stored in ECM fault memory: P0011 P0016 P0341 P000A P052A

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Press Releases

28 April 2022 | 12:04 PM

Michigan Body Shop Marks 75th Anniversary Under Same Family Ownership

28 April 2022 | 12:04 PM

Remote Expert Support Helps Keep Business In-House for Oregon Shop

23 November 2021 | 13:11 PM

Subaru Certified Collision Network Approves Opus IVS Diagnostic Tools

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