...When to replace a Receiver Dryer The receiver dryer is a filtering unit, located on the high-pressure side of the AC loop, between the condenser and the expansion valve. The receiver dryer's main role is to filter particles and debris in the AC circuit, as well as to absorb any moisture i...
...Opel Astra: Clicking noise from right A pillar when driving Question: A customer of ours is complaining that their 2010 Astra is making a clicking noise from the RH A pillar area when driving. We have heard the clicking noise on a road test, but we have been unable to find the source of t...
...Ford Fiesta - Intermittent indicator The relay unit is plugged into the indicator switch The indicators on this 2002 Ford Fiesta, when first turned on, worked perfectly. After about two or three seconds a loud buzzing could be heard, and the indicator lamps just stayed on and flickered....
...Alternators - Time for a rethink Vehicles have always needed electrical power to run various systems. In the beginning, manufacturers developed the dynamo to provide the energy required to run the limited systems like lighting, wipers and heating. For the luxury models, even a radio was f...
...Typical Coolant Hose Failures Typical Radiator Hose Failures When engines used to be less complicated, your workshop had to carry only a few sizes and types of coolant hoses. But with today's smaller engine compartments, coolant hoses come in all shapes and sizes to fit tight engin...
...HOME (/EN)WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT: THE DO'S AND DON'TS08/06/2017Replacing a water pump requires a fair amount of technical expertise. Are you planning on installing a new water pump? These do's and dont's will help you avoid 9 common mistakes.1. DON'T WORRY IF THE NEW WATER PUMP LOOKS A LIT...
...HOME (/EN)HOW TO PREVENT WATER PUMP FAILURE15/04/2016The majority of water pump failures are caused by some other factor than a bad-quality water pump. It's easy to blame the pump. But, it takes a good technician to identify the root cause and correct the situation before another water pum...
...Technical Messenger 8 Workshop Information Issue no. 08/2018: Piston dimensions and installation clearance: what yo\�u need to knowwww.mahle-aftermarket.com IMPORTANT! Pistons should always be coated with fresh engine oil before mounting and must be installed with a suitable tool (e.g.,...
...Audi A5 - Suspected DPF problem The small pressure sensor is fitted to the top of the engine and takes no time to fit With the MIL suddenly illuminating, the owner of this 2011 Audi A5 was concerned, even though there were no problems with the drive of the Audi and it would seem no appar...
...Understanding Long Term Fuel Trim - a hidden gem that will save you time and money Long term fuel trim (LTFT) is a powerful PID in the diagnostic data that is often overlooked or ignored by many technicians. Here are 2 recent examples of the power of LTFT data that can make early diagno...