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  Technical Bulletin

• Corrosion damage on thermostats

• Dec 16

• MAHLE (152)
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...Technical Messenger 9/2016 Corrosion damage on thermostats Workshop InformationIssue no. 9/2016: Corrosion damage on thermostatswww.mahle-aftermarket.comFigure 1: Obvious signs of corrosion on a map-controlled thermostat (Type TM).Figure 2: The aluminium has been completely eaten awa...

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  Technical Bulletin

• BMW 1 series - Footwell module (FRM) blocks power to exterior lights

• Dec 16

• Hella Ireland (1757)
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...BMW 1 series: E87 Model year 2005 The footwell module (FRM) blocks the power supply to the exterior lights In the aforementioned vehicles, one of the tasks of the footwell module (FRM) is to monitor the exterior lights. Note: There is no separate system for monitoring the exterior...

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  Technical Bulletin

• Peugeot 306 - Defective temperature control; Blender flap drive

• Dec 16

• Hella Ireland (1757)
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...Peugeot 306 Model year: 2002 - 2009 All models with an electrically actuated blender flap Defective temperature control Blender flap drive Some vehicles of the type listed above may experience problems with interior temperature control. This could be due to a defect in the blender fl...

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  Component Description

• Thermal imaging: A Modern approach to diagnostics

• Dec 16

• Autobiz (359)
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...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...

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  Q & A

• Golf Mk VII - Rear view mirror vibrates while driving

• Dec 16

• Autodata (54)
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...Question: While their vehicle was in for service with us, the customer mentioned that their rear view mirror permanently vibrates while driving. The vehicle is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII. We checked the rear view mirror for any broken retaining clips but didn't find anything visibly w...

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  Q & A

• Astra J - Rattling noise from front above 80 kph

• Dec 16

• Autodata (54)
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...Question: We have a 2009 Astra-J workshop and the customer is complaining of a rattling noise from the front of the vehicle above 80 kph. We have been on a road test with the customer to confirm where the noise is coming from, and it sounds like it’s coming from the LH front wheel area....

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  Tech Tip

• Removing seized nuts near fuel lines

• Nov 16

• Autobiz (359)
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...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...

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  Tech Tip

• Checking a power supply - Eure!Car Tech Blog Revision

• Nov 16

• Eurecar (12)
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...Checking a power supply - Eure!Car Tech Blog Revision Here is a recent post from the Eure!Tech Blog that will take you back to basics, to help you improve your diagnosing skills. We are going to do a bit of revision, and what better example than a common occurrence: A vehicle comes i...

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  Tech Tip

• Cooled exhaust gas recirculation function and application

• Nov 16

• Pierburg (206)
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...Cooled exhaust gas recirculation function and application Ever more stringent emission regulations require a constant improvement in pollutant reduction methods. For diesel engines, this particularly applies to a further reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx). Pierburg explains how cooled e...

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  Tech Tip

• LuK Clutch Academy - Grand Vitara 1.6P G16B engine

• Nov 16

• LuK (132) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy - Grand Vitara 1.6P G16B engine The LuK technical team takes a closer look at the Suzuki Grand Vitara, this one had covered close to 130,000 miles of harsh use through its service life. Because of this type of useage, it's important that particular attention is taken...