...A vehicle was presented for its first NCT test, and the front side lights were not operational. The workshop checked the 501 bulbs in both headlights, and they were not blown. The vehicle was scanned for codes, and it came back with 2 fault codes. B114A Sidelamp control RH B114B Pos...
...LuK Clutch Academy Ford Transit II REPXPERT Alistair Mason is focusing on best practice clutch replacement to ensure an efficient and quality repair, using a front wheel drive 2012 Ford Transit fitted with a 2.2 TDCi engine as an example. Noticeably, there are more vans on the roads the...
...Replacing squeaky Tesla Control Arms Tesla drivers all over the world reported annoying squeaking sounds in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, so MEYLE engineers analysed the problem. After intensive development work, MEYLE HD designed an improved control arm for these models, which is now a...
...About ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are in operation, in some respect, on most modern vehicles now on the roads. Seamus, from Ryans Automotive, outlines some of the fundamental aspects of these systems and why you, if you don’t already know, need to get to grips with th...
...to fit: Nissan Almera, Almera Tino, Expert, Micra, Note, Primera, Sunny, Wingroad 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 Petrol engines Problem Incorrect camshaft and crankshaft synchronization, giving symptoms of poor acceleration and erratic engine rpm. The engine control unit may also...
...Rear Brake Disc with wheel bearing problem Various Peugeot, Citroën and DS models Many Peugeot, Citroën and DS models are equipped with rear brake discs that have an integrated wheel bearing. As a result, this type of assembly allows for significant weight saving, since the brake d...
...Adjustment cam on tensioner pulley fractures during tensioning process. Timing belt kits CT1168K1/ K2/ WP1/ WP2/ WP7/ WP9/ K6PRO/ WP8PRO VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda 1.4–2.0 TDI common rail, EA288 Problem: Adjustment cam on tensioner pulley fractures during tensioning process (Fig. A). Cau...
...Noise from the timing belt drive, timing belt jumps or is torn, engine damage. Timing belt kits CT1168K1/K2/WP1/WP2/K6PRO/WP8PRO. VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda 1.4–2.0 TDI common rail, EA288 Problem: Noise from the timing belt drive, timing belt jumps or is torn, stop tab on tensioner pulley...
...Tensioner pulley outer ring has become displaced. CT1078K1, CT1178K1 for Opel/Vauxhall/Chevrolet 1.7D/CDTI (A17 DT/DTC/DTE/DTF/DTI/DTJ/DTL/DTN/DTR/DTS, Z17 DT/DTH/DTL/DTJ/DTR, LKR, LUD) Problem: Noise from the timing belt drive. Misalignment in the belt drive. Timing belt jumps or is t...
...Direct-shift transmissions are engineered to provide seamless gear changes, in order to make driving easier. By making the decision of when to change gear, the driver can be left to concentrate on the road ahead; traffic, road conditions, etc. The sophisticated seven-speed, direct-shift t...