...A recent call to the Helpline involved a Ford Mondeo misfire. The 2007 Mondeo 1.8 TDCi had a misfire on cylinder 1, with a code present for Injector circuit failure. On investigation, the injector circuit was shorted within the injector. A new injector was sourced from a local supplier and...
...Alternator not working Technical MessengerWorkshop InformationIssue no. 04/2018: Alternator not workingwww.mahle-aftermarket.comIMPORTANT: Always interrupt the electrical circuit (disconnect the battery earthing cable) before performing any work on the alternator. Labeling the connections...
...Technical MessengerWorkshop InformationIssue no. 03/2018: Damaged oil filter paperwww.mahle-aftermarket.comIMPORTANT: Besides complying with the manufacturer's specifications, oil and filter changes should always be adapted to suit the individual driving profile! The use of high-quality en...
...Valve Train Components Technology and Failure Diagnosis Valve Train ComponentsTechnolog y and Failure DiagnosisThe content of this brochure shall not be legally binding and is for information purposes only. To the extent legally permissible, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket GmbH & Co....
...Electronically controlled diesel injection systems for cars Diesel know-how Electronically controlled diEsEl injEction systEmsfor cars|32Diesel know-how History of the diesel Engine diesel engines have long been established in passenger cars. nearly every other new vehicle has a compre...
...THROTTLE VALVE 7.03703.38.0/39.0 DIFFERENCE: VACUUM CONNECTION The two throttle valves 7.03703.38.0 and 7.03703.39.0 are identical technically. The throttle valve 7.03703.38.0 also has a vacuum connection. Competitors and vehicle manufacturers (OE) only offer the version with vacuum...
...Technical MessengerWorkshop InformationIssue no. 05/2018: Defective map-controlled thermostatwww.mahle-aftermarket.comIMPORTANT! The retaining clamps on the connector plugs must not be released or removed. When installing thermostats, the use of additional sealants is generally not permi...
...DIRECTIONAL BR AK E PADSFerodo® is a registered trademark of Federal-Mogul LLC or one or more of its subsidiaries in one or more countries.www.ferodo.comIN S TA L L AT ION GUIDEINTRODUCTIONOne of the biggest challenges presented to brake pad manufacturers by vehicle manufacturers is to c...
...Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell from September 2018 Astra - Intermittent cutting out The dirt in the fuel tank which led us to believe that the problem was fuel related was nothing more than a red herring An intermittent problem is bad enough, but when it's a family member's vehicle, it...
...LuK Clutch Academy Peugeot 107 Semi-Auto This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a semi-automatic Peugeot 107, which was fitted with a 1.0 litre 1KR engine, had covered just over 50,000 miles and reportedly suffered from clutch 'slipping'. Because these 'city' cars c...