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...SEAT Arosa - Alternator issues Charging problems on modern vehicles are not always straight forward. Not only can the alternator fail, but on some motors the smart charging system control unit may be at fault. No longer can you just replace the alternator because the charging light is o...

...SEAT Ibiza - A few missed oil changes The oil had deteriorated over time and was no longer doing a good job and the engine failed I will share a secret which the owner of this 2006 Seat Ibiza was apparently unaware of. He had owned the vehicle from new, and once the main dealer warra...

...The owner of this 2005 Seat Leon has asked me to check the motor over before his NCT. He didn’t want to end up failing, and decided that having it checked over properly before the test was the best action. He also mentioned that he had been flashed at night a couple of times lately. He...

...Secondary air system – tips for troubleshooting In our last newsletter, we presented a video podcast in which we outlined the principles of the secondary air system. Our new video podcast provides tips on troubleshooting. Secondary Air pump testing secondary air pump screeching...

...SCR NOx sensor update Two recent Autobiz helpline calls, regarding test information for Land Rover rear NOx sensors that had fault codes for poor NOx readings, SCR catalyst efficiency. The testing process for the SCR efficiency begins with serial data checks on the AdBlue system. Im...

...Renault Avantime, Espace, Laguna, Mégane, Vel Satis SELF-ADJUST CLUTCH FITTING GUIDE Concerns Certain models of the vehicles listed above may be fitted with a Self-Adjust Clutch. Before fitting a replacement self-adjusting clutch, ensure the self-adjust springs remain compressed (1)...

...BMW 3 / 5 / 7 series, X5, Z3, Z4 CLTB 0008 SELF-ADJUST CLUTCH FITTING GUIDE Concerns The vehicles listed above are fitted with self-adjusting clutches. When you remove the new replacement clutch from it’s box, please check that the 3 self-adjusting springs are still in a compressed...

...Sensor Plausibility – A missed diagnosis It is critical to determine what is the boost pressure data before the engine is even started When a technician starts the diagnosis process, one of the most common of mistakes the Helpline sees is when a plausibility check of all sensors is...

...Tales from the Autobiz Technical Helpline Tim Stock Silicate beads in coolant reservoir can clog a heater matrix The silicate beads, ( at arrow), can migrate to the heater matrix and cause blockages It is that time of year when we are getting calls about poor heating systems and how...

...Škoda Kodiaq - Haldex mesh filter The filter was quite clogged after only 20,000 miles (top is as found and bottom after cleaning) The Haldex coupling on the VAG range is something which I know is often overlooked. This 2017 Škoda Kodiaq 4X4 was in for service and one of the owners...



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