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OEM DIAGNOSTICS GUIDE Honda/Acura OEM Hardware and Software Guide EQUIPMENT · SUPPLIES · EDUCATION A modern Honda or Acura with a persistent electrical fault, a stubborn check engine light, or an immobilizer issue can push even a capable independent shop toward subletting the job. Honda/Acura HDS (Honda Diagnostic System) and i-HDS (Integrated Honda Diagno …
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When the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act started making headlines, most of the attention went to Right to Repair. That's understandable. Access to service information, OEM software, diagnostic data, and repair procedures remain major issues for independent repair businesses. But buried inside the legislation is another story that may tell us more about where the industry is he …
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Electric and hybrid vehicles show up on more repair orders every year, and they don't play by the same rules as a gas engine. High-voltage battery packs, orange cabling, and sealed modules call for tools built to read them safely. If your shop wants to keep EV work in-house instead of turning it away, the right electric vehicle testing equipment is where that starts. This guid …
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