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• What are adaptive headlamps?

• Feb 22

• Autobiz (337)
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...Hayley Pells Autoinform live dublin 2022 What are adaptive headlamps? Headlamps are one of the most regular failed items on a vehicle, the terminology can get confusing for motorists when discussing adaptive headlamps. Here is a guide to the different types and examples on where to fin...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Volvo S40 clutch and DMF

• Feb 22

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch AcademyvVolvo S40 clutch and DMF In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Academy, REPXPERT Bob Carter is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) in a 2008 Volvo S40 1.8. With a little insight into this repair, an independent workshop will be able to confidently repl...

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• Belt in Oil Technical Update

• Feb 22

• Dayco (52)
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...Autoinform Live Dublin 2022 Belt in oilvTechnical update Dayco is highlighting the importance of regular maintenance in line with the VMs scheduled service intervals, to ensure the ongoing reliability of 1.2-litre ‘PureTech’ engines. Used in multiple PSA applications, as an example...

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• Digging a little deeper on a poorly running Transit Connect

• Feb 22

• Autobiz (337)
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...Autobiz Technical helpline The customer complaint was of reduced power and MAF sensor codes in a Transit Connect with a 1.5 TDCi engine (XWGA). A slight engine rough idle quality and reduced performance were confirmed. After clearing the fault code (P2279) it can take up to 2 weeks drivin...

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• BMW 218 with engine noise and poor engine performance

• Feb 22

• Autobiz (337)
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...Autobiz Technical Helpline BMW 218 with engine noise and poor engine performance The subject car was a BMW 218 with engine code B38B15A. On initial scan of the BMW, a fault code 130308 (Exhaust Cam position not reached) was present. This code was indicating a valve timing position error,...

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• Hyundai i10 - Failed Washer Pump

• Feb 22

• Autobiz (337)
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...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell Some owners are quite happy to drive around with a couple of problems, others are not. Some drivers will immediately rush to get the smallest problem fixed, others will run around with quite serious though not mechanically dangerous problems. The...

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• Xsara Picasso - Oil stain after new clutch

• Feb 22

• Autobiz (337)
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...tales from the workshop Steve rothwell Xsara Picasso - Oil stain after new clutch This was one of those jobs that always feels a bit awkward, I had been asked to have a look at this 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 by the owner, to try and determine where the oil was coming from that had...

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• Mercedes C-Class - Plastic drain plugs

• Feb 22

• Autobiz (337)
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...Tales from the workshop Steve Rothwell Mercedes C-Class - Plastic drain plugs This was one of those jobs that always feels a bit awkward, I had been asked to have a look at this 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 by the owner, to try and determine where the oil was coming from that had form...

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• Oil Filter Causing Low Oil Pressure after Servicing

• Dec 21

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...Oil Filter Causing Low Oil Pressure after Servicing Blue Print ADV182105 To fit: Various Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Škoda models. Problem Insufficient engine oil pressure; oil pressure warning lamp is illuminated after the engine oil and filter have been replaced. Cause Upon...

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• Why is a 12 V battery needed in an electric car?

• Dec 21

• Bosch (20)
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...Why is a 12 V battery needed in an electric car? The role of the 12V batteries in an EV Despite being propelled by a high voltage battery, electric vehicles still need the 12 Volt battery we are familiar with, from cars with internal combustion engines. The 12 Volt battery plays a k...