...Replacing a mass air flow sensor MAF When replacing an mass air flow (MAF) sensor, there are several factors which have to be considered.Why is the MAF sensor being replaced? Is it as a result of a stored error code which triggers the engine management light?If so, just because the engine...
...Common faults in ignition coils Diagnosing faulty ignition coils Ignition coils take power from the battery and relay it to the spark plugs igniting the fuel and makes your vehicle run. There are some common signs to look out for when looking to diagnose a faulty ignition coil. Po...
...In recent years, diagnostic tools have gone through major changes, from the very basic scan tool to high end diagnostic platforms. So many brands and models are available. Some with inbuilt scopes, wifi connectivity, onboard help services, built in cameras, databases, etc. All of thi...
...Removing seized nuts near fuel lines When faced with the problem of removing a rusted, frozen nut or bolt in an inaccessible space, near a fuel line, the traditional approach of using an Oxy-Acetylene torch is not recommended. Using a torch in a confined space vastly increases the con...
...As vehicles become more advanced, they need more control modules. Finding places in the car to put the growing number of control modules brings more challenges to manufacturers, and they become more inventive in finding places to put them in. This brings it's own special problems that here...
...Cleaning soot from turbos, EGRs and intakes Since 1995, VAG diesel vehicles have been equipped with variable geometry turbochargers. Other manufacturers followed suit and the majority of diesels manufactured today use variable vane technology. While these turbos are far more efficient...
...Overheating Micra and a Golf with DTC 17656 Some recent posts from the Eure!Car Tech Blog on an overheating and weak Micra, and a fault code on a VW Golf IV. The Eure!Car Tech Blog, which is updated regularly, helps with everyday technical problems and can be read at www.euretechblog.i...
...Troubleshooting Brake Discs A thorough inspection of brake discs is very important to proper brake 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. Natural...
...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...
...Cheap but not cheerful - Inferior electronics causing problems When a poorly performing Audi A4 was brought to MKW Motors recently, all of the diagnostic tests showed good values. On closer examination, it could be seen that although signal voltages were within spec, they were too slow...