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Technical Bulletin
- Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell from October 2019
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Sep 19
- Autobiz (359)
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...Volvo V70 - Broken Steering Rack The rack was literally broken in half, most likely the result of a collision with the wheel while parked This 1999 Volvo V70R AWD had been driving fine. The owner had parked it while visiting the shops, but upon her return, discovered that the power steer...
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Technical Bulletin
- Tales from the Helpline Oct 2019 - BMW ABS Issue and MIL On and Emissions Failed
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Sep 19
- Autobiz (359)
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...BMW ABS issue BMW 1 Series E87 Case Study This vehicle was reported to have an ABS DSC light on and was diagnosed as a Left Rear Sensor Signal Missing. The sensor was resistance tested and compared to the opposite sensor. The resistance was not the same, so a new sensor was fitted, an...
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Tech Tip
- Brake Pads - Use Related Damage
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Sep 19
- Mintex (1)
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...Brake pads - use related damage Brake pads are subjected to extreme conditions during ordinary service. Mintex details some types of physical damage that can be seen on brake pads, possible causes and what types of damage are acceptable. Surface cracks on friction material Surface cra...
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Tech Tip
- DPF Regeneration Modes
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Sep 19
- Ryans Automotive (14)
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...DPF Regeneration Modes A Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) traps soot that naturally occurs during normal diesel combustion. Several modes are used by manufacturers to burn the trapped soot into ash. Ryan Automotive's Seamus Ryan provides an overview of the various modes and how they func...
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Tech Tip
- LuK Clutch Academy Opel Meriva 1.4P
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Sep 19
- LuK (132) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Opel Meriva 1.4P REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the clutch on an Opel Meriva after the customer reported that the clutch was 'slipping'. Like other Opels, components are bolted to the subframe, which has to be lowered, so these helpful tips from LuK should help speed...
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Technical Bulletin
- Autodata - Land Rover Discovery 4 - Lack of Power
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Sep 19
- Autodata (54)
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...Autodata - Land Rover Discovery 4 - Lack of Power Question: We have a customer, with a 2011 Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0 Diesel, who is complaining of a loss of engine power with the engine warning lamp on. There are trouble codes stored relating to the turbocharger (TC) wastegate regulat...
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Technical Bulletin
- Autodata - Citroen DS4 - No start and alternator light on
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Sep 19
- Autodata (54)
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...Citroen DS4: No start and alternator light on Question: We have a 2012 Citroen DS4 petrol 1.6 in the workshop that will not start. The alternator warning lamp is also illuminated. We have carried out some basic engine and electrical checks, but cannot find the cause of the non-start fault...
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Tech Tip
- Turbocharger system air leaks
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Sep 19
- Nissens (26)
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...Turbocharger system air leaks The turbocharger forces extra air into the engine's combustion chamber, increasing engine efficiency and power output. The turbo operates in demanding conditions, and relies on various systems in the vehicle. Regular vehicle service is of crucial importance...
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Tech Tip
- LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Navara 2.5 DDTi
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Sep 19
- LuK (132) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Navara 2.5 DDTi REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a Nissan Navara 2.5 DDTI, which had covered more than 103,000 miles. Following complaints of the clutch 'slipping', his assessment confirmed the cause, and a clutch and...
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Tech Tip
- Battery care, maintenance & diagnosis
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Sep 19
- Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Battery care, maintenance & diagnosis The vehicle battery is a critical integrated component of the electronics network. Increasingly, it also is responsible for the total electromotive force in electrical vehicles. I will comment on this development later! Despite this, it remains litt...
