...Every year, with the onset of the hot weather, we are overwhelmed with requests for A/C system re-gassing. But this year we have been seeing more complex diagnostic issues appearing after a year of lockdown, vehicles have not been used as much, especially the climate control. In the pa...
...Mercedes C CLASS - Non start problem Normally, when the owner of a diesel complains of a starting problem, it is expected to be either low battery or fuel related. So I would expect the job to be either checking the charging rate or the glow plugs. The owner of this 2008 Mercedes C200 Ele...
...Opel Corsa - An easily fixed oil leak Oil leaks can often be very tricky to track down and sometimes difficult to fix. Replacing an oil seal will not always remedy the problem if the system is pressurising. What may appear to be a straightforward job is not always so. The first proble...
...The following workshop equipment is required: With the vehicle positioned on the ramp with the front wheels removed, remove the steering column to steering rack pinch bolt located in the driver's foot well, and disconnect the steering column from the rack. Open the bonnet, disconn...
...One of my regulars asked me if I would connect up his 2004 VW Golf 1.9 TDi to my scanner, in an attempt to try and identify an ongoing problem he had been having. Every now and again, the engine would start to behave in an erratic fashion and the Check Engine light would come on. The...
...Technical MessengerFollowing turbocharger damage, the charge air cooler must always be checked and, depending on the extent of the damage, replaced if necessary.Turbochargers and charge air coolersTurbochargers are among the most heavily stressed components in an engine. Since they're also...
...Continental Contitech Technical info 63 ContiTech Antriebssysteme GmbH Philipsbornstraße 1, D-30165 Hannover Der Inhalt dieser Druckschrift ist unverbindlich und dient ausschließlich Informationszwecken. Die ContiTech AG übernimmt keine Haftung im Zusammenhang mit dieser Druckschrift...
...Continental Contitech Technical info 63 ContiTech Antriebssysteme GmbH Philipsbornstraße 1, D-30165 Hannover Der Inhalt dieser Druckschrift ist unverbindlich und dient ausschließlich Informationszwecken. Die ContiTech AG übernimmt keine Haftung im Zusammenhang mit dieser Druckschrift...
...Technical MessengerIf there are problems with the oil pressure after an oil and filter change in engines of the EA888 series, a missing standpipe is usually responsible.Function of the standpipeA spring-loaded standpipe made of plastic sits in the reception flange of the engine accessory h...
...PRO TIPSTechnical data can be subject to change Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH + Co. KG Wilhelm str. 47 | 58256 Ennepetal | Germany | Tel. +49 2333 911-0 | www.bilsteingroup.com EN To Fit: All diesel vehicles fitted with a SCR system febi 46329, 171331, 171335, 171336, 171337, 171338For more t...