...Understanding AC components is critical to success Protecting a new compressor from the debris of the failed one A recent helpline call was about an issue with a poor performing air conditioning system on a Nissan Note. The technician had performed a basic refrigerant service, but the sy...
...50 October 2022 AUTOBIZWorkshop equipment used,• Vehicle lift (two-post is ideal)• Engine support• Transmission jack• Clutch alignment tool• Internal circlip pliersGearbox removalWith the vehicle placed on the vehicle lift, slacken the front wheel locking bolts and...
...52 October 2022 AUTOBIZ Garage TechTips See this and 1,000s more Tech Tips on TechTips.ie 52 October 2022 AUTOBIZ The heat pump solution is one of the most efficient ways of producing heat. Depending on the system type, the heat pump can reach above 300% efficiency, compa...
...Autobiz Tales from the workshop BMW 5 Series - Illumination problem The rear lamp was not the source of the trouble, it had a faulty feed The owner of this 2007 BMW 520D estate, had already had a look at the problem of the rear lamp, which was failing to illuminate and was con...
...Autobiz Tales from the workshop Remote trouble - Opel Zafira How could this key ever work? One of my regulars had just bought a Opel Zafira, as a replacement workhorse for his painting and decorating business. The previous estate had been long overdue a replacement, and a failed head g...
...Autobiz Tales from the workshop Chevrolet Lacetti - Bad brake wear By only checking the nearside, the offside wear had gone unnoticed Unfortunately, it can be the case that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. This is often the case when applied to vehicle brakes. The owner of this...
...Mahle Messenger Exhaust gas cooler leaking: important installation notes To avoid leaks and damage, a number of points must be observed when installing exhaust gas coolers. Exhaust gas coolers are installed in many modern engines. Their task is to cool the hot exhaust gases before t...
...febi Protip Nissan Dualis 2007 2014, Note 1 2006 2013, Pathfinder 3 2005 2014, Qashqai 1 2006 2014 Problem Upon starting the vehicle, the airbag warning light stays illuminated and there is a partial or full loss of functionality of steering wheel controls such as the horn...
...Technical Messenger To avoid leaks and damage, a number of points must be observed when installing exhaust gas coolers. Exhaust gas coolers are installed in many modern engines. Their task is to cool the hot exhaust gases before they are returned to the cylinders. As a rule, exhaust gas co...
...48 September 2022 AUTOBIZ Workshop equipment• Vehicle lift (2 post is ideal)• Engine support• Transmission jack• Clutch alignment toolGearbox removalWith the vehicle still sitting on the ground, slacken the front wheel/locking bolts and both the front hub/driveshaft nuts...