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Mercedes gauges are inoperative

Some 2009 Mercedes Benz models 204 and 212 may exhibit inoperative analog needle instruments for approximately one to two minutes after engine start.

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14.07.2014

Hyundai cold reverse rattle

Some 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra vehicles (equipped with automatic transmission) may experience a rattle noise from the front of the vehicle with the brake applied, in reverse gear, after a cold start.

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11.07.2014

Bolt On Technology enhances Mobile Manager Pro

Greater Philadelphia-based Bolt On Technology announced it has increased the capabilities of its most popular automotive software solution, Mobile Manager Pro. Since its release last fall, the company says the software system has fueled greater efficiency and increased profits for hundreds of auto repair shops.

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10.07.2014

BMW power window glitch

This TSB applies to E46 (3 Series), E60/E61 ( 5 Series), E63/E64 (6 Series) and E53 (X5) BMW models. After replacing the Body Module (KGM or GM, depending on model), and updating the vehicle software, the one-touch power window feature is inoperable.

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09.07.2014

Forward Lift has new compact scissor lift

Vehicle Service Group LLC has added an 11,000-pound capacity ML11 scissor lift with a much narrower footprint than a traditional four-post vehicle lift to its Forward Lift brand.

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08.07.2014

Pedigree Technologies releases Mobile Fluid Monitoring System

Pedigree Technologies, Fargo, N.D., has developed a mobile fluid monitoring system in partnership with Pro-Fab Industries, Arborg, Manitoba, and Titan Logix Corp., Edmonton, Alberta.

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07.07.2014

Lexus shift lever caution

This TSB provides information regarding transmission and/or Park-Neutral position switch installation on various Lexus vehicles, including 2006 GS300, 2007-2011 GS350, 2006-2007 GS430, 2010-2012 GX460, 2003-2009 GX470, 2006-2012 IS250/IS350, 2010-2012 IS250C/IS350C, 2004-2006 LS430, 2003-2007 LX470, 2008-2012 LX570 and 2006-2010 SC430 vehicles, all equipped with automatic transmission.

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02.07.2014

Focus on the leak

Some 2006-2007 Ford Focus vehicles produced after 12-4-2005 and equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a slave cylinder leak which may prevent shifting the transmission into gear.