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Technician A says thrust angle must be set to zero on many ADAS-equipped vehicles during alignment. Technician B says the steering angle sensor and front wheel position must be correct before camera or radar calibration. Who is correct?
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Window buttons and toggles are going the way of the dodo. That’s by design.
To reach a successful diagnostic conclusion, you have to follow the right diagnostic path.