...Nissan Navara 2.3 dCi with sensor confusion Frequently at the Technical Helpline, more questions are arising regarding AdBlue system errors. The most common, concerns the mileage countdown displayed on the instrument cluster that warns the driver to seek help as the impending non-start...
...Hayley Pells Autoinform live dublin 2022 What are adaptive headlamps? Headlamps are one of the most regular failed items on a vehicle, the terminology can get confusing for motorists when discussing adaptive headlamps. Here is a guide to the different types and examples on where to fin...
...Autobiz Technical helpline The customer complaint was of reduced power and MAF sensor codes in a Transit Connect with a 1.5 TDCi engine (XWGA). A slight engine rough idle quality and reduced performance were confirmed. After clearing the fault code (P2279) it can take up to 2 weeks drivin...
...Autobiz Technical Helpline BMW 218 with engine noise and poor engine performance The subject car was a BMW 218 with engine code B38B15A. On initial scan of the BMW, a fault code 130308 (Exhaust Cam position not reached) was present. This code was indicating a valve timing position error,...
...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell Some owners are quite happy to drive around with a couple of problems, others are not. Some drivers will immediately rush to get the smallest problem fixed, others will run around with quite serious though not mechanically dangerous problems. The...
...tales from the workshop Steve rothwell Xsara Picasso - Oil stain after new clutch This was one of those jobs that always feels a bit awkward, I had been asked to have a look at this 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 by the owner, to try and determine where the oil was coming from that had...
...Tales from the workshop Steve Rothwell Mercedes C-Class - Plastic drain plugs This was one of those jobs that always feels a bit awkward, I had been asked to have a look at this 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 by the owner, to try and determine where the oil was coming from that had form...
...Steve Rothwell Takles from the workshop Slipped suspension bush - Nissan Juke Coming up for the NCT, this owner was confident that his 2013 Nissan Juke was going to sail through the test, to be fair most owners are pretty optimistic about their vehicles when it comes to the NCT and many...
...BMW X5 - Brake pipe corrosion Steve Rothwell Tales from the workshop One of the misconceptions that I often come across is that low mileage means that less maintenance is required. This is not the case, and it’s not just use that causes problems, many problems can develop even when the...
...VW Scirocco - Window cable failure Steve Rothwell Tales from the workshop The last time the owner had used the driver’s window on this 2008 VW Scirocco 2.0 TDi, she had heard a couple of strange noises that she described to me as scrapes. Once the window stopped working altogether and...