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...Tales from the Helpline Tim Stock It is always this time of year that the Helpline is flooded with heating related issues, especially now that vehicles have been stood still for many months. This is one of those unusual problems that has many technicians confused. The complaint was...

...One wheel speed sensor causing multiple systems faults Vehicle network diagrams were used to identify modules on a common circuit The connector may be grey or black depending vehicle configuration As more and more systems share data from various sensors, vehicle manufacturers have...

...Tales from the Helpline Tim Stock Mini high and low oil pressure issues The Helpline continues to receive calls regarding the oil pressure control on engines fitted to both the Mini and PSA variants. These engines operate on a variable engine oil pressure control principle. This vari...

...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 Workshop Steve Rothwell Porsche Cayenne - Steering fluid loss The owner of this 2010 Porsche Cayenne V6 diesel had been seeing a few drips of oil under his parked vehicle from time to time. He believed he may have an engine oil leak, but had kept a keen eye on the dash...

...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell Mercedes A-Class - Tricky access starter On 85% of vehicles, the starter motor is accessible. At the worst, it is a bit tricky to replace. The starter motor on the A-Class Mercedes is in a league of its own for difficulty. This 2001 A-Class...

...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell VW Transporter - Driveshaft failure The driver of this 2009 VW Transporter had felt an unusual clunk from the driveline, but it had only happened the once, and he brushed it off as insignificant. When he felt the problem again accompanied...

...Troubleshooting Brake Pads A thorough inspection of brake pads is very important to their proper operation and should be included with every brake service. In this Tech Tip, Juratek identifies common problems that may be encountered during brake servicing and the proper remedy. Taper...

...Ford Smart Charge alternator problems There are a few things that a mechanic should know when diagnosing and testing Ford Smart Charge alternators. Rotating electrics specialist Rhino Automotive details a few things to look for when dealing with this slightly different charging system...

...Capillary Action - Sucking up fluids where they don't belong Tim has been getting a lot of calls about coolant, rainwater and other fluids travelling to places they don't belong. Here he gives some advice on capillary action and a few case studies that have resulted in faults due to flui...



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