...abcd Before answering this question firstly, it is wise to understand what the DPF does. A diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine and reduces emissions according to the Euro V emissions regul...
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...Opel Vauxhall Corsa (Mk3) low beam malfunction Part number: 44587, 44588, 44591, 44592 For vehicle: Vauxhall Corsa, MK 3, 2011 model The Valeo Service Technical department have had several calls stating that after the warranty period of the vehicle has expired, the headlight has begun...
...Starter problems caused by ignition switches A faulty ignition switch can cause a starter to fail. Rotating electrics specialist Rhino Automotive gives details of a few things to look out for to prevent a replacement starter from falling victim to the same fault that damaged the first sta...
...Timing belt clinic 2005 Kia Picanto 1.1 Petrol The Picanto, a popular 'city car', was first launched in 2004 by the South Korean manufacturer and is now on its third generation. In this Timing Belt Clinic, Schaeffler RepXpert's Malcolm Short explains the steps needed to complete this job....
...Tech Bits With Steve Rothwell - Sponsored by feb Volkswagen Beetle - overheating cause Like many vehicles now, this 2001 VW Beetle lacks the addition of a coolant temperature gauge on the dash pod. This, to my way of thinking, would be a better inclusion than the rev counter that is o...
...Front suspension arm replacement on Discovery & Range Rover When replacing the front lower suspension arms on Land Rover Discovery III/IV or Range Rover Sport, it is not uncommon for the job to throw in a curve ball. First Line gives some advice on the best way to deal with problems that...
...Question: We have a customer with a 2000 Volvo S80, who has reported a knocking noise from the front of the car when driving over rough roads. We have heard the noise on road test and have checked several components under the vehicle but we cannot find the fault. Have you heard of this fau...
...Question: A customer of ours has a 2013 Audi A3 Sportback with a squeaking/creaking noise from the front of the vehicle when driving over rough roads. We have heard the squeaking/creaking noise on a road test but when the vehicle is in the workshop we cannot find the cause of the noise. Do...
...It's all about the pressure Recently we had 2 separate calls, both Ford Transits that would not start. Both garages are very capable in their diagnostic procedures, and went through the usual tests for the fault codes that had been retrieved for fuel pressure. They tested the leak bac...