...Cooling problems - symptom or cause Symptom or cause - can you tell the difference? Gates has some tips for mechanics when cooling systems problems arise. If the temperature gauge on a vehicle is continuously in the red, a new publication from Gates will help. Diagnostics Made Easy...
...Can a service cause poor running? In some cases, servicing a car can result in it running very poorly, to the extent that it can enter “Limp Home” mode. TEXA’s Dave Gordon explains how this can happen to you. The advancement in the ECU’s ability to control ever increasing amo...
...Issue no. 6/2014: Poor responsiveness and performance? Check the recirculation air valve!www.mahle-aftermarket.com, page 1If performance problems in vehicles with petrol engines persist even after replacing the turbocharger, this may be due to a malfunctioning recirculation air valve (RAV)...
...Impeller Fouling Cylinder Block Opel / Vauxhall / Suzuki FWP 1787, FWP 2078, FWP 2194Affected part numbers FWP1787, FWP 2078 and FWP 2194We have received a number of reports of the impellor fouling the cylinder block after replacement of the water pump.After a thorough investigation of ca...
...Note for repairs to 02T transmissions Correct procedure for filling the transmission with oilManufacturer: Audi, Seat, Skoda, VolkswagenModels:Audi: A1, A2, A3Seat: Cordoba, IbizaSkoda: Fabia, Rapid, RoomsterVolkswagen: Bora, Fox, Golf IV, Lupo, New Beetle, PoloTransmission type: 02...
...Peugeot 206 1.6 HDI Model year from 2005–2007 Engine code DV6TED4 (9HZ) Engine malfunction indicator light is on If a customer complains about the above error, this could be caused by a defective plug contact on the air flow sensor. The customer may also complain that the engine go...
...Opel Insignia Model year: 2012 – 2013 With engine: 1.6L (LLU) A16LET Loss of engine power. Engine warning light comes on. If there are reports of a loss of engine power and the engine warning light comes on for these vehicles, a malfunction of the turbocharger's solenoid valve (wast...
...Peugeot 407 Diesel engine with FAP particle filter. With tow hitch. Oil dilution. Faulty particle filter regeneration. On the vehicles listed above, there may be malfunctions in the regeneration sequences of the particle filter if the wiring harness for the tow hitch is connected inc...
...VW Golf V 1.9D TDI PD Engine code: BKC Poor engine starting performance. Engine is operating in emergency mode. If the fault pattern listed above is reported, the cause may be a defective coolant temperature sensor. In addition, error codes (triggered by implausible sensor values) may...
...Ford Transit Connect Model year: 2011-6-1 - 2011-10-31 Poor wiper performance Loose wiper arms Wiper function failure On the vehicles listed above, there may be instances where the wiper arms become loose from the wiper arm holders. This is usually caused by a loosened hinge pin that...