...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...Peugeot 206 - Seriously Overdue Radiator The radiator was rotten to the core, and even the best additive wasn't going to make it a serviceable unit The owner of this 2006 Peugeot 206 Sport was not the kind to spend money unnecessarily on his motor. The radiator began to leak over a year...
...Intermittent Faults One of the most challenging issued faced by technicians is the intermittent fault that only occurs rarely, but has a big impact on the performance of a customer's car. It disappears just as fast, leaving behind it only a fault code. On investigation of the fault code,...
...Autodata - Seat Leon - Metallic noise from front wheels Question: A customer's 2011 Seat Leon is in for service and the owner has reported a metallic noise from the front wheels whilst driving or manoeuvring. We have heard the metallic noise and have checked the front brake pads and dis...
...Audi Q7 - Noise from the front suspension Question: A customer of ours has a 2008 Audi Q7 and they are complaining of an abnormal noise from the front suspension when driving over rough roads. We have heard the noise on road test, but cannot pin point the source of the noise with a visu...