...Types of lambda sensors Lambda sensors, also known as oxygen or O2 sensors, have evolved in design as better control is required and newer technology is developed. NGK/NTK describes the types used to date. Zirconia Binary Type Under the metal protective end of the sensor, there is a...
...BMW Air bag fault from an unlikely source A 2009 BMW 520D was brought to A.D.S Ryan recently with an air bag light on. Seamus Ryan recounts the steps, including a simulated circuit, that made the repair possible. The BMW 520D was brought into our work shop with the air bag light on...
...Oscilloscope basics explained Getting to grips with some Oscilloscope terminology and basic settings will go a long way towards demystifying this essential diagnostic tool. eXponentia explains some of these basics. The difference in using an oscilloscope and a multi-meter to measur...
...Peugeot 207 Model year: from 2008 Engine: 1.6i VTi/S16 5FW The engine malfunction indicator light is activated. The engine is juddering and accelerates poorly. If a customer complains that the engine malfunction indicator light, for the above-mentioned vehicle, is activated and the en...
...Active vehicle safety systems have been developing at a rapid rate in recent years. Systems such as Anti-lock Brakes, Traction Control, Stability Control, Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Emergency Brake to name but a few. These systems have been designed to help the driver avoid acci...
...Hyundai Getz Model year: 2002 to 2005 All models with 1.1 l engine Engine is misfiring and rough idling. If a customer complains about the above error, this could be caused by a dirty idle actuator. Due to oil carbon deposits on/in the idle actuator, the values of the engine control...
...Brake discs with wheel bearing and impulse ring General information As a result of the extreme variety of axle constructions produced by all the different car manufacturers, wheel bearings and impulse rings of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) are also integrated into the brake discs...
...Volkswagen Vehicles from the Volkswagen Group The oval connector unlocks. Caution with plug connectors. Note on separating/unlocking the above different oval connectors on vehicles from the Volkswagen Group (see figures 1 + 2) 14-pin and 10-pin. Under no circumstances must unsuitabl...
...iming belt kit CT1088K3 for Audi, Seat, VW; various VW 2.0TFSI (S3, Cupra, GTI, R) Problem: The kit includes two M8 x 1.25 nuts of similar design: V31249 and V31211 (flange nut). Cause: Different versions (N01100845 – hexagon nut or N10609203 – flange nut) are factory-fitted,...
...Mazda Mazda 3 All models with the MZR-CD engine code (RF-Turbo) Poorly running engine. If complaints are made about the above-mentioned problem, the trouble could be traced back to a faulty fuel pressure regulator control solenoid valve. The following complaints can also be included...