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• Diagnostics 2008 Volvo V70

• Apr 12

• eXponentia (29)
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...Diagnostics 2008 Volvo V70 Working with what you know Sometimes you encounter a problem on a car that doesn’t seem to have a clear solution. Sometimes the only thing you can do is fix what you can, and then see what effect that has on the rest of the situation. Using this method,...

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• Diagnostics 2009 Audi A3 - Fixing the Un-Fixable Car

• Apr 13

• eXponentia (29)
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...Diagnostics 2009 Audi A3 - Fixing the Un-Fixable Car A 2009 Audi A3 recently went around to many garages in Ireland, in search for a cure for a severe running problem. After many unsuccesful repair attempts, eXponentia’s Steve Carter was asked to diagnose the problem. This troubleso...

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• Diagnostics BMW X5, VW Golf Mk4 and a Fiat Punto Marea

• Nov 11

• eXponentia (29)
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...Diagnostics BMW X5, VW Golf Mk4 and a Fiat Punto Marea Nothing is as good as good information eXponentia’s Steve Carter recounts troubleshooting faults on three very different cars with one common key to a successful repair; the availability of vehicle specific information....

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• Diagnostics Fiat Ducato Will Not Start

• Sep 11

• eXponentia (29)
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...Diagnostics Fiat Ducato Will Not Start eXponentia’s Steve Carter tackles a Fiat that refused to start a replacement engine, thought to be identical to the failed engine. But sometimes things are not as they appear to be, and only knowledge and good diagnostics will get you to a ha...

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• Diagnostics Kia Carnival Antilock Brakes

• Nov 11

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...Diagnostics Kia Carnival Antilock Brakes When a Kia Carnival’s Antilock Brake System (ABS) light came on at speeds greater than 110kph, the problem seemed easy to fix. It was, but only when the proper tools were used to diagnose the problem. A.D.S explains the proper steps needed to f...

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• Diagnostics Mercedes AMG Ignition Coil

• Oct 11

• eXponentia (29)
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...Diagnostics Mercedes AMG Ignition Coil Trouble codes - lost in translation An older model Mercedes that ran well failed the NCT on excessive emissions. The trouble code was less than straight forward in it’s attempt to explain the cause of the fault. A bit of good diagnostics and...

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• Diagnostics on a Volvo S40, VW Polo and a Citroen C8

• Jul 11

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...Diagnostics on a Volvo S40, VW Polo and a Citroen C8  Three cars put eXponentia’s Steve Carter through his diagnostic paces, but all is not as it seems. Sometimes the real problem is beyond the ability of the ECU to understand, other than to say that something is wrong. That&...

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• Diagnostics on Bosch common rail DTC 17

• May 12

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...Diagnostics on Bosch common rail DTC 17 In this exclusive video for AUOTiNFORM online magazine, vehicle diagnostics expert Frank Massey looks at testing hydraulic functionality on the newest Bosch common rail DTC 17 system. Subscribe to AUTOiNFORM ONLINE MAGAZINE for FREE at www.auto...

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• Diagnostics Smart Charging and Battery Replacement

• Nov 11

• eXponentia (29)
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...Diagnostics Smart Charging and Battery Replacement Replacing a worn out battery in a car, would probably be ranked as one of the easiest repair jobs any mechanic would be asked to do. But in some cases, you would be wrong. New technology has come to most parts of a car, and now it has t...

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• Diagnostics: Having a good process

• Apr 15

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...Diagnostics: Having a good process If a car doesn’t have any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), does that mean that there isn’t a problem? A long cranking Polo didn’t have any DTCs, but there was obviously something wrong. Autoinform’s Frank Massey explains his diagnostic process t...