...To ensure optimal operation of newly installed belts, the CVT sheaves must be cleaned of all old belt residue, glazing, and oils. Cleaning can be accomplished by carefully scuffing belt contaminates off the sheave/belt contact area with a mild abrasive such as 220-400grit sandpaper, Scotch...
...VW Tiguan Model year: 01/2008-07/2011 Light failure while driving The above vehicles may suddenly experience a partial or total failure of their lighting equipment while driving. This problem may be caused by a defective fuse in the vehicle lighting circuit. The vehicle manufacture...
...Mercedes Benz Model series 211, 219 and 230 All models with electro-hydraulic brake system Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) Message on instrument cluster: "Reduced brake power/increased braking distance! Start engine!" No error code issued in the control unit If the above error messa...
...Brake pad wear indicator Task The wear indicator is a monitoring device used to inform the driver promptly when the brake pad has reached its minimum thickness/wear limit. For disc brake pads, this is usually two millimeters. The wear indicator may be electronic or acoustic, depending...
...Citroen C3 Model year: 2002- 12/2006 Engine: 1.6i 80 KW (NFU) Coolant temperature warning lamp lights up If the warning lamp for the coolant temperature lights up on the vehicles listed above, the cause may be a defective coolant sensor. The formation of cracks in the coolant temp...
...Fiat Punto Model type 199 Model year 2005-2010 Noise from the rear-wheel brakes following longer braking phases The above vehicle models may generate vibration noises at the rear axle following longer braking phases. Cause Oscillations at the brake caliper can cause the brake...
...Issue No. 02/2015: Replacing the oil filter insert OX 787D in VW TDI engineswww.mahle-aftermarket.com, page 1The 1.4/1.6/2.0 L TDI engines from the Volkswagen Group are equipped with a two-piece oil filter housing (model OF206), inside which the oil filter insert OX 787D is fitted. The pec...
...Focus C-Max 1.6 Ti timing belt fitting guide Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt on a Focus C-Max 1.6-liter Ti with engine code HXDA or SIDA. ContiTech experts provide a step-by-step explanation of the correct changing procedure to help you avoid any...
...Kia Cee'd 1.6 CRDi LuK Clutch Academy The Kia Cee'd is a small family hatchback with various engine and body styles. Launched in 2006, it has become increasingly popular on Irish roads. LuK technical takes a closer look at a clutch replacement and offers some handy hints to garages lookin...
...Sensing a commercial issue An Isuzu N series fleet vehicle was giving trouble while being driven. The Isuzu 3 litre four-cylinder common rail engine was fitted with a 24V electrical system, which proves no problem to either G-Scan or G-Scan 2. Blue Print Technical Consultant Jim Gilmour e...