...In the past mechanics have muddled by with just a multimeter as their trusted diagnostic friend. No longer is this the case. Every day on the helpline we are asked to help with ever more complicated problems on modern vehicles, only to discover that the mechanic has only a multimeter to...
...This vehicle suffers with a poor idle quality and fault codes for high fuel rail pressure. This vehicle has a pressure relief valve located in the fuel rail. A mechanical devise to relieve over-pressure on the fuel rail. This valve has been know to fail. When removing this valve it ofte...
...A Citroën Relay on and off again A Citroen Relay on and off again A second-hand engine, a replacement gear box, and a new EGR valve and probably even more to consider. Autoinform’s Frank Massey describes a Citroën Relay with some interesting problems, and the clues and fixes that...
...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...