...2008-On BMW 3.0 Petrol E90/92/93 Series 335i N54830A/B A known fault exists which is caused due to the power steering pump pulley or auxiliary belt coming into contact with the sub-frame when driving over speed humps. This contact between the components can cause the auxiliary drive be...
...Correctly diagnosing turbo overspeeding When a turbocharger fails, the failure is almost certainly the result of some external fault or pressures. Melett explains the causes of turbocharger overspeeding and how to diagnose them. Common Turbo Failures Common turbo failure modes create m...
...Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB petrol timing belt guide The 1.4-litre TB petrol engine used in the MiTo, features a timing belt driven water pump. As replacing the belt also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommend that all the systems' components - timing drive and auxi...
...LuK Clutch Academy Honda Jazz II (GD) 1.4P The Honda Jazz has been around since 1982, with various engine options including a hybrid. LUK's Malcolm Short takes a look at the 02-08 Honda Jazz II (GD) 1.4 petrol, installing LUK Repset 619308900, and offers handy hints to carry out the repa...
...Eure!Car Tech Blog highlights The Eure!Tech Blog covers a number of problems that mechanics are facing on a daily basis. The Blog can be read at www.euretechblog.ie, and is updated on a regular basis. Here are just a few of the problems and solutions posted recently. Kia Sorento and Sant...
...In this video Phil Rutt of Pico Technology gives a short demonstration on using our 16-pin breakout box (AKA CAN Test box), TA069. Phil describes the connections used, and the limitations some manufacturers place on the vehicles 16-pin OBD port....
...In this video Phil Rutt of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on decoding a vehicles CAN bus signal, using our 16-pin breakout box (AKA CAN Test box) TA069 and PicoScope. Phil describes the PicoScope settings used, and the process followed in order to view the packets of data supplied a...
...In this video Phil Rutt of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on testing a Camshaft sensor. Phil covers connection to the vehicle and PicoScope settings required, making reference to Channel Labels and Notes options too....
...Testing Cam and Crank Sensors Using an Oscilloscope In this video Phil Rutt of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on completing a dual test comprising of both camshaft and crankshaft sensors, using Pico back-pinning probes (TA008), and battery clip (TA158). Phil covers connection to th...
...In this video Phil Rutt of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on completing an injector test using Pico 20/60 A current clamp (TA018), Pico breakout lead (TA012), a Pico 10:1 attentuator (TA197), and Pico's Blue premium test lead (TA125). Phil covers connection to the vehicle and the Pi...