“[T]he CAFC noted that the claims only require the apparatus to be portable relative to the vehicle, not necessarily handheld.” On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ...

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A TPMS warning light is one of those things that looks minor but quickly becomes annoying—and expensive. Most owners land here after a tire rotation, new sensor install, or seasonal wheel swap, only ...

The process began routinely — connecting a Xhorse VVDI2 interface to a CAS3 unit via a Gogiag CAS3+ test platform to pull key information. However, when the tool attempted to downgrade the encrypted ...

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The humble car key has undergone a remarkable transformation over the decades. What began as a simple piece of cut metal has evolved into complex transponder chips and smart fobs that communicate ...

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Mercedes-Benz owners and mechanics know that staying on top of vehicle diagnostics is key to maintaining performance and reliability. However, the purchase cost and learning curve of the Mercedes ...

Autel announced it has released Guided ADAS. This application enables Autel Calibration system owners to use their frame, targets and expedited setup, with OE software accessed in-house or via the ...

Autel’s dominance in the TPMS market cannot be overstated. Its MX-Sensor 1-Sensor has been the best-selling programmable aftermarket sensor for several years. Autel TPMS tools have routinely garnered ...

You may have heard about Chrysler’s Secure Gateway Module (SGW) but in case you haven’t, it is going to change some things as far as aftermarket diagnostics is concerned. I put together a ...