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  Technical Bulletin

• Time for Reverse Diagnosis

• Aug 21

• Autobiz (359)
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...Common rail diesel injection has been around for many years now, and technicians have been familiar with the processes required when diagnosing these systems… until now. The vehicle in question was a Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDi fitted with a KNWA engine built from 2010. The vehicle cut out whi...

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• VAG Tensioners OE Differences by design

• Aug 21

• Gates (127) Contact
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...Strongline explains why the OE tensioner that comes off the car might look different to the Gates OE quality replacement that’s inside the PowerGrip box. Vehicle manufacturers commission a range of component designs from different suppliers as a matter of routine, for logistical reaso...

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• AC Season comes with it’s own set of issues…

• Aug 21

• Autobiz (359)
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...Every year, with the onset of the hot weather, we are overwhelmed with requests for A/C system re-gassing. But this year we have been seeing more complex diagnostic issues appearing after a year of lockdown, vehicles have not been used as much, especially the climate control. In the pa...

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• Mercedes C CLASS - Non start problem

• Aug 21

• Autobiz (359)
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...Mercedes C CLASS - Non start problem Normally, when the owner of a diesel complains of a starting problem, it is expected to be either low battery or fuel related. So I would expect the job to be either checking the charging rate or the glow plugs. The owner of this 2008 Mercedes C200 Ele...

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• Opel Corsa - An easily fixed oil leak

• Aug 21

• Autobiz (359)
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...Opel Corsa - An easily fixed oil leak Oil leaks can often be very tricky to track down and sometimes difficult to fix. Replacing an oil seal will not always remedy the problem if the system is pressurising. What may appear to be a straightforward job is not always so. The first proble...

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• Removing and installing GDI high pressure injection valves

• Aug 21

• Bosch (21)
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...This video explains how to remove and install a Bosch GDI high pressure injection valve. More information: http://www.boschaftermarket.com...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Mokka 1.7 CDTi

• Aug 21

• LuK (132) Contact
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...The following workshop equipment is required: With the vehicle positioned on the ramp with the front wheels removed, remove the steering column to steering rack pinch bolt located in the driver's foot well, and disconnect the steering column from the rack. Open the bonnet, disconn...

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• Volkswagen Golf - Diesel misfire problem

• Aug 21

• Autobiz (359)
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...One of my regulars asked me if I would connect up his 2004 VW Golf 1.9 TDi to my scanner, in an attempt to try and identify an ongoing problem he had been having. Every now and again, the engine would start to behave in an erratic fashion and the Check Engine light would come on. The...

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• Understanding SCR Systems

• Aug 21

• Federal Mogul (31)
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...Due to the stricter environmental regulations, as from Euro 6 European guidelines the use of NOx emission control systems in diesel vehicles has become mandatory. une of the most popular ones is the Selective Catalitic Reduction system with AdBlue. Learn more about this interesting anti-po...

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• Replacing the charge air cooler after damage to the turbocharger

• Aug 21

• MAHLE (151)
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...Technical MessengerFollowing turbocharger damage, the charge air cooler must always be checked and, depending on the extent of the damage, replaced if necessary.Turbochargers and charge air coolersTurbochargers are among the most heavily stressed components in an engine. Since they're also...