San Antonio European Auto Repair

THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY: IT’S FORM AND FUNCTION The ignition lock assembly is something you see and use everyday in your Porsche, but likely don’t think about its function or form usually. Located on the right side of the steering wheel, the ignition lock is the mechanism that you put the car key into and turn to start the car or power the car, depending on the setting the key is turned to. The ignition lock assembly is a seemingly basic component of your Porsche, but in fact it performs a very important function—without which we would run into difficulty even starting the car. Newer car designs commonly come stock with a push-button start ignition, which operates somewhat differently than traditional ignition lock assemblies. However, ignition lock assemblies are still in use today, and still cause Porsche driver issues later down the line. One part of the ignition lock assembly t ... read more

HOW IS AIR SUSPENSION DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL MODELS? Air suspensions are pneumatic systems, or systems that run off of pressurized air. Although they are comprised of many different parts like the traditional suspension models, they have two main components that control the effectiveness and function of the suspension: the air compressor and the air bags. When issues come up with the suspension in a Jaguar, it is usually due to a malfunction in one of these two parts; however, suspension issues can occur in air suspensions similarly to that of traditional suspension in that parts can become worn, damaged, or broken over time due to normal wear and tear. It’s critical to address any air suspension issues in your Jaguar quickly, as your Jaguar may be very difficult to drive otherwise, and other suspension parts can become damag ... read more

Although Volvos are some of the most reliable vehicles on the market today, they still experience common issues such as ignition switch failure. If you’re a Volvo driver, it’s important to stay informed on how to keep your car in proper working condition. This article will go over some basic information about the ignition switch, including what to look out for when the part encounters a problem. WHAT DOES THE IGNITION SWITCH DO FOR YOUR VOLVO? The concept of the ignition switch has changed in recent years with newer designs like push-start buttons and keyless ignitions. Besides simply implementing a more streamlined, electronic design that appeals to the masses, newer designs are meant to address the common issues that go along with traditional ignition switches over extended periods of time. If you drive a Volvo with a traditional ignition ... read more

Although Volvos are some of the most highly respected vehicles in the world, they still have their fair share of common problems. When these issues arise, it is critical to pay close attention to the symptoms your Volvo exhibits so that your Volvo specialist can best re-create they symptoms for accurate diagnosis. One problem that Volvos commonly run into is failure of the transfer case. If you’re not sure what a transfer case does for your car, don’t panic—this article will briefly go over the importance of the transfer case and how to detect transfer case failure in your own Volvo. We’ll start with just the basics. WHAT DOES THE TRANSFER CASE DO FOR YOUR VOLVO? Volvos with all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive need a means to transfer the energy derived from the transmission to both axl ... read more

High-end, performance vehicles require an efficiently working system of parts at all times to ensure the most optimal results for drivers. However, over time these parts fade, deteriorate, and corrode, requiring immediate replacement and/or servicing to restore the car’s function. One such part is the throttle position sensor—a part that is particularly essential for engine performance. If you’re not sure what a throttle position sensor does for your car, then you’re not alone—most driver aren’t familiar with this part’s function. In this article, we’ll go over the basic role of the throttle position sensor, the typical problems it can run into and common symptoms of failure, and what you can do to prevent or remedy these issues. WHAT DOES THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR DO FOR YOUR CAR? Your car is equipped with many different sensors, all of which various important functions. Usually a sensor’s main ... read more