...Diagnostic Solutions has been asked lately, by a number of people, about the new battery technology called “AGM “, so they thought that we would explain a little about it. Firstly, AGM is an abbreviation for Absorbent Glass Mat. As you are aware, until now, lead acid batteries had an e...
...Clutch Q & A The modern-day vehicle uses a multitude of new technologies, not only in engine management systems, but also in transmission controls. LuK answers some questions about clutch replacement and some newer developments. LuK has been to the forefront in the development of new...
...Daewoo 1.4 and 1.6 Water Pump and Timing Belt Tightening Dayco discusses the importance of replacing the water pump along with timing belts and details the proper belt tensioning procedures for some Daewoo models. In its lifetime, the average OE water pump will circulate literally million...
...Diagnsotics CAN Bus Citroen C8 A needle in a haystack eXponentia gets to grips with the Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus system and figures out an intermittent fault on a 2007 Citroen C8 climate control system. I am sure we have all become aware of the complex nature of wiring...
...Filter Air Particulate System eXponentia looks at the Filter Air Particulate (FAP) system, the aims of the system and the opportunities it presents for the independent garage. I suspect few technicians would argue that diesel engines have changed beyond all recognition within the last 1...
...Installing Daytime Running Lights Philips outlines the benefits of Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), their correct installation and the potential profit opportunity they present. DRL installation in 9 steps Each of the Philips DayLight DRL kits is installed in the same way and contains two l...
...Online Vehicle Manufacturers Information As more and more service information is made available on-line, Damien Curran from the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) navigates his way through some of the data and lets you know where you can find it. Technical documentation has always bee...
...Overrunning Alternator Pulleys (OAP) Dealing with an OAP Steve Carolan of INA & FAG explains the purpose, testing and replacement of Overrunning Alternator Pulleys (OAPs) and their cousins, the Overrunning Alternator Decoupler(OADs) The function of the Overrunning Alternator Pulley...
...Safely Replacing HID Lamps The replacement of HID Xenon bulbs is growing. Gas discharge bulbs have been in use since 1991. Initially reserved only for the luxury car market, they now appear as standard and options, in an increasing number of midsized cars. A High Intensity Discharge (HID)...
...Steering and Suspension Components For Independent repairers, choosing the correct replacement parts for the plethora of choices now available, is a time consuming business. Febi Bilstein provides a few tips on how to tackle these daily decisions, and allow the repairer to give their cu...