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Technical Bulletin
- Disadvantages of A/C system leaktightness test using a contrast agent
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Oct 23
- MAHLE (144)
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...MAHLE Technical Messenger Issue no. 10/2023 A/C system leaktightness test using a contrast agent If the air conditioning system doesn’t work and there is no or far too little refrigerant in the system, then a leak is usually the cause. The leak will have to be fixed before the...
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Technical Bulletin
- A/C system leaktightness test using forming gas
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Oct 23
- MAHLE (144)
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...Mahle Technical Messenger Issue no. 11/2023 A/C system leaktightness test using forming gas If there is no or too little refrigerant in the air conditioning system, the system must be checked and leaks must be fixed before filling the system. Testing with forming gas offers a num...
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Technical Bulletin
- VAG Camshaft Bracket
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Oct 23
- febi (170)
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...febi ProTip 171970, 172004 To Fit: various Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda models Problem The engine-cranking time before starting is extended, and/or there is a ‘rattling’ noise from the engine area. The engine management fault lamp is illuminated and/or the engine is n...
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Technical Bulletin
- Mazda Ignition Coil Problem
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Nov 23
- Blue Print (202) Contact
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...Ignition Coil- for various Mazda models Problem Vehicle symptoms include a lack of engine power and an inconsistent idle, combined with the engine malfunction indicator lamp being illuminated on the instrument cluster. Engine Control Unit (ECU) diagnostics will reveal the following po...
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Technical Bulletin
- Fitting instructions for thermal switches
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Nov 23
- MAHLE (144)
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...MAHLE Technical Messenger Issue no. 02/2024 Fitting instructions for thermal switches (TSW)—delayed opening and closing times Combustion engines require a nearly constant temperature level in order to ensure low-wear, low-emissions operation whilst maintaining efficiency. In addit...
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Technical Bulletin
- Dry testing damage on electric water pumps
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Dec 23
- Contitech (157)
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...Problem We all enjoy giving a small wheel a quick flick, especially if it’s on a water pump that’s fresh out of the box. Many mechanics instinctively check whether the impeller wheel really turns nice and easily. Please resist this temptation and don’t though! This “dry test“ ca...
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Tech Tip
- VW electronic timing setting
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Dec 23
- Contitech (157)
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...Good mechanics instinctively know what feels right. However, the bolts for the electronic camshaft adjustment in many 1.0-1.6l TSI engines from Volkswagen (EA211) cannot be tightened accurately enough by hand. This precision is of vital importance, as the innovative combustion process of t...
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Technical Bulletin
- Poor starting Ibiza
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Dec 23
- Autobiz (337)
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...Regardless of the weather or outside temperature, this little 2013 Seat Ibiza 1.4 would normally start at the first flick of the ignition. The engine, recently on a couple of occasions, had simply spun over without any effort at firing. Because the motor was normally so reliable, and thi...
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Technical Bulletin
- Ford KA engine falling
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Dec 23
- Autobiz (337)
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...Bought for a snip and advertised by a local dealer as a part exchange bargain, this little 2000 Ford Ka had given the owner six months of trouble free motoring, so at this point he was happy that he had got his money’s worth out of the motor. He was slightly less pleased when he heard...
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Technical Bulletin
- Misfiring Renault Modus
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Dec 23
- Autobiz (337)
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...The owner of this 2007 Renault Modus 1.6 was not budgeting for any problems, and so was pretty upset when she came to see me. The little Modus was not aware that it was supposed to be behaving and had begun to develop a little hiccup now and again. The owner had ignored it at first, but no...
