...A fault code retrieved from a car starts you on the journey to find out what caused the fault, but it does not tell you that some part is faulty. Ken Geer, Bosch Technical trainer and programme developer, explains an easy way to determine if an integrated brake pressure sensor is actually...
...In this second part of the series, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) continues looking at the combustion process, stoichiometry and emissions in petrol and diesel engines, concentrating on diesel exhaust g as recirculation (EGR), and the differences between them. The first thing th...
...Smart battery charger With winter approaching, garages can expect an increase in the number of battery faults and repair jobs. Ring say their SmartChargePro range of battery chargers is the ideal tool to maximise customer service and profit during the winter season. Having a battery cha...
...Timing Chain Tensioner PRO0016 - 40 93 3044 (40933044 ) Chain tensioner fits Opel 2.0l turbo and 2.2l petrol engines PROBLEM Although all the components have been correctly fitted, rattling noises are often present (caused by the elongation of the timing chain). If the timing chain...
...Control Arm Bush PRO0017 - 30 93 1253 (30931253 ) Suspension arm bush fits VW Polo (9N), Seat Ibiza (6L), Skoda Fabia (6Y/5J) PROBLEM Knocking or creaking noises occur in the axle area when driving. CAUSE Vehicle manufacturers design suspension arm bushes which are often not strong...
...Audi A3 Model years 1997 to 2003 All models Trunk Boot lid lighting not functioning If a customer complains about the above error, this could be caused by water entering the trunk lid lock. The cu stomer may also complain that the warning light indicating the trunk lid is open lig...
...Citroen Berlingo Model years 2002-2008 Failure of the low beam If a customer complains about the above problem, this could be caused by a frayed cable harness. Additionally t here may be electrical failures/malfunctions. The cable harness runs from the fuse box in the engine compart...
...Alfa Romeo 159 All models Power steering makes noises If a customer complains about the above error, this could be caused by air that has entered the steering system. The noises are produced by cavitation and occur during the cold start phase in particular. These complaints can u...
...Alfa Romeo Model 147 Model years 2001-2010 Applies to all petrol engines Engine will not start If a customer complains about the above problem, this could be caused by a defective crankshaft sensor. The vehicle cannot be started sporadically, irrespective of whether the engine is...
...BMW 5 Series (E39), 7-series (E38) Model years 09.1998 to 09.2000 All models with Bosch ASC 5.7 or DSC 5.7 and Servotronic Failure of power steering If the customer complains about the above problem, this could be caused by the controller for the ABS/anti- skid system (ASC) and the...