...Troubleshooting guide Lambda Sensors Lambda sensors play a vital role in reducing exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, as well as optimising engine performance, but how can you tell if they need replacing? Alan Povey, technical expert at DENSO helps you diagnose the most common faul...
...Mercedes C220 CDi LuK Clutch Academy Introduced in 2000 to replace the aging W202 range, the Mercedes C Class W203 is a proven contender for the competitive executive compact market. As many vehicles are no longer covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, this makes the Mercedes a perfect...
...Toyota D-4D Suction Control Valve Replacement Certain models of Toyota fitted with the 2.0 D-4D engine, can suffer from malfunctioning Suction Control Valves (SCV), causing running issues such as a sudden lack of power, which can be intermittent, and often puts the engine management lig...
...Electric Power Steering (EPS) - Part 2 Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant In the last edition of Blue Print Magazine we looked at the construction and operation of the Hyundai i30 electric power steering unit. This time we look at the communication between the EP...
...California Dreamin’ Written by Charles Figgins - Blue Print Technical Consultant With Mazda’s MX-5 about to be reincarnated into its fourth generation, this very popular two seater sports car has been in production for more than twenty five years and has sold over one million un...
...Product information Changed brake pads 8DB 355 009-121 / 8DB 355 011-731 Combined brake caliper TEVES Old: 8DB 355 009-121 / T1215 The brake pad on the piston side with version 8DB 355 009-121 / T1215, has been fixed to the piston using clasps (A) "Mouse traps" for the purpose of avo...
...Honda Civic VII Model year: 2001–2005 Replacement of the cabin filter Disinfection of the evaporator Proceed as follows to access the cabin filter on the vehicles listed above and perform a disinfection of the evaporator: Dismantle the glove compartment (figure 1) Remove t...
...Mercedes W 204 Model year: from 2007 onwards Noises in the circulating air flap With the above-mentioned vehicle, crackling or clicking noises can occur around the evaporator unit. These noises can very well be caused by the springs on the circulating air flap. The following steps...
...Opel Insignia Model year: from 2008 onwards Engine: 2.0 CDTI Loss of engine power, Report registered in combination instrument With the above-mentioned vehicle, it is possible that a crack (see picture) in the charger intake hose brings about the posti...
...Issue dateFebruary 2015TechnicalBulletin.The Electronic Parking Brake Module, also known as the EPB actuator, is fitted to the Range Rover Sport from 2005 onwards and the Land Rover Discovery 3 & 4. Whilst generally reliable we wish to draw your attention to the following installation proc...