...Tales from the workshop Steve Rothwell Toyota Aygo - Wiring failure When the customer bought this 2015 Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVTi in to me, the engine was running ok, but the engine management light was glowing brightly, indicating a problem. The first move was, of course, to plug the Aygo...
...Tales from the workshop Steve Rothwell BMW 5 Series - Fallen Mirror Having been along to see me almost a year ago with the same issue the owner of this 2011 BMW 520D, had a problem with his rear view mirror. It had become detached from the windscreen and had fallen down, suspended only...
...EV and Hybrid heat pump system fundamentals Unlike a conventional vehicle’s A/C, the heat pump based system is capable of both heating and cooling. Nissens explains the key components of these new systems that are becoming more common, as more hybrid and electric vehicles are entering...
...LuK Clutch Academy Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDi REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch assembly on a 2013 Kia Ceed, which has covered more than 106,000 miles, after clutch slip was diagnosed. With a recommended repair time of three-and-a-half hours and all repair instructions available th...
...febi 24390 SWAG 30 92 4390 To Fit: VW Beetle 2011- Passat 2005- Golf VII 2012- Touran 2006- Tiguan 2007- Audi A3 2003- TT 2006- Repl. No. 1K0 407 182...
...VAG Suspension Bushing febi 24390 SWAG 30 92 4390 To Fit: VW Beetle 2011- Passat 2005- Golf VII 2012- Touran 2006- Tiguan 2007- Audi A3 2003- TT 2006- Repl. No. 1K0 407 182...
...Installation note for piston pin circlips Various types of piston pin circlips are available, which are fitted in different ways. To protect piston pins against axial movement during operation, circlips are fitted in most combustion engines. In such cases, the piston pin still has lim...
...Risk of confusion over air conditioning compressor safety valves Occasionally, when adjusting the oil quantity in a new air conditioning compressor, the safety valve is mistaken for the drain plug. If an air conditioning compressor is replaced, it’s almost always necessary to adjus...
...Audi and Volkswagen V6 TDi ntake manifold problems Intake manifold with swirl flap actuator and gasket To fit: various Audi and Volkswagen models with the V6 TDi engine febi 176483,176525 Problem The engine performance and drivability is poor, and the engine warning lamp is...
...Mercedes Oil Filter Housing Cap with sealing ring Problem Problem Whilst changing the engine oil filter during the service replacement process, the oil filter housing cap can break - leaving the oil filter alignment tube and element within the housing. (Fig.1) Cause After many hour...