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• Tesla Model S cabin and HEPA filter replacement

• Dec 23

• Blue Print (214) Contact
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...Blue Print provides a filtration solution for all makes and all filters. This includes the service parts for electric vehicles. In this video, we replace both the interior cabin filter and the bio defence system, HEPA cabin filter on a 2018 Tesla model S which is equipped with, ‘&rsq...

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• Dry testing damage on electric water pumps

• Dec 23

• Contitech (172)
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...Problem We all enjoy giving a small wheel a quick flick, especially if it’s on a water pump that’s fresh out of the box. Many mechanics instinctively check whether the impeller wheel really turns nice and easily. Please resist this temptation and don’t though! This “dry test“ ca...

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• VW electronic timing setting

• Dec 23

• Contitech (172)
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...Good mechanics instinctively know what feels right. However, the bolts for the electronic camshaft adjustment in many 1.0-1.6l TSI engines from Volkswagen (EA211) cannot be tightened accurately enough by hand. This precision is of vital importance, as the innovative combustion process of t...

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• Poor starting Ibiza

• Dec 23

• Autobiz (388)
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...Regardless of the weather or outside temperature, this little 2013 Seat Ibiza 1.4 would normally start at the first flick of the ignition. The engine, recently on a couple of occasions, had simply spun over without any effort at firing. Because the motor was normally so reliable, and thi...

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• Ford KA engine falling

• Dec 23

• Autobiz (388)
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...Bought for a snip and advertised by a local dealer as a part exchange bargain, this little 2000 Ford Ka had given the owner six months of trouble free motoring, so at this point he was happy that he had got his money’s worth out of the motor. He was slightly less pleased when he heard...

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• Misfiring Renault Modus

• Dec 23

• Autobiz (388)
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...The owner of this 2007 Renault Modus 1.6 was not budgeting for any problems, and so was pretty upset when she came to see me. The little Modus was not aware that it was supposed to be behaving and had begun to develop a little hiccup now and again. The owner had ignored it at first, but no...

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• Minimum pressure is needed across a DPF

• Dec 23

• Autobiz (388)
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...A recent call to the Autobiz Helpline, was concerning an issue with a Citroen Dispatch with a 1.6 HDi BHX engine. The fault reported was P2002 (Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold). The serial data was checked first, and a differential pressure across the DPF, while the...

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• New turbocharger but boost is still weak

• Dec 23

• Autobiz (388)
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...A new turbocharger but boost is still weak A recent call to the Autobiz Helpline, was about a Renault Traffic 1.6 dCi, fitted with an R9M turbocharged engine. The original issue was a failed turbocharger, which was replaced with an OE unit, but the issue of low boost persisted. Nothing...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Citroën DS3 1.2 VTi

• Dec 23

• REPXPERT (43)
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...REPXPERT Clutch Academy Citroën DS3 1.2 VTi Workshop equipment required Vehicle lift Transmission jack Engine support Clutch alignment tool Gearbox removal With the vehicle positioned on the lift, and the bonnet opened, disconnect the battery. Raise the vehicle lift to gain ac...

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• Continental Watch and Work Know-how: Belt Wear Tester

• Dec 23

• Contitech (172)
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...The “Watch and Work” video series provides practical tips on how to replace drive components correctly. The videos are easy to understand, can be replayed at any time and are always geared to the requirements of technicians in auto repair shops....