...The Toyota Aygo (KGB10), which is platform shared with the Citroën C1 and Peugeot 107, is known to suffer from premature clutch disc wear. Some drivers also complain about clutch noise. Blue Print gives some advice on how to successfully replace this clutch. The noise that drivers compla...
...There are some common faults associated with the charging system on Opel applications using the Isuzu 1.5 and 1.7 diesel engines. Blue Print gives some pointers to correctly diagnosis charging system faults prior to replacing the alternator, and to assist in the prevention of further probl...
...Sensing a commercial issue Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant The complaint was that when driven, the engine would run for only a short time before losing power and coming to a halt – at idle the engine would sometimes surge then stall. Because the company did...
...Clutch problems on the Aygo explained: The Toyota Aygo (KGB10), which is platform shared with the Citroën C1 and Peugeot 107, is known to suffer from premature clutch disc wear. Drivers also complain about clutch noise; this is attributed to release bearing ‘squeak’, which is cause...
...Technical Feature 4 Wire Wide Band Oxygen Sensors Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant So how does it work? Blue Print Technical Consultant Jim Gilmour, takes a look at 4 Wire Wide Band Oxygen Sensors, how they work and how to correctly diagnose faults. Despite wha...
...Not fast & making them furious! Written by Charles Figgins - Blue Print Technical Consultant The car in question is a 350Z which is a high performance followed by the car going into ‘limp home wasn’t much fun to drive! engine management, ABS, and immobiliser systems – on th...
...Electric Power Steering (EPS) - Part 1 Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant Electric Power Steering (EPS) or Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) has been around for the best part of two decades and is fitted to the majority of small and medium sized cars coming...
...Mitsubishi AYC/ACD system Written by Jim gilmour Blue Print’s Technical Consultant. electronic stability programmes by any other name have been around for over a decade and have contributed greatly to vehicle safety. Much has been written about them, and for the most part, their op...
...Oxygen Sensors is it really the sensor? lambda sensor 1 engine Control unit Working relationships... dear engine Control unit, recently i have been sending messages to you, to inform you that my voltage is low and unless there is something wrong with me, this is because there is far to...
...Hyundai i40 Braking Tradition... Charles Figgins Blue Print’s Technical Consultant. The Hyundai i40 saloon and tourer estate are a clear measure of how serious a player Hyundai is these days. Designed specifically for the European market, the i40, with its keen pricing, good look...