...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...
...Engine and Chassis Mechanical Diagnostics Ahead of the Autoinform Live training event in Cork in April, Frank Massey wants to get you thinking about problems you are facing in your own garage. In particular, mechanical diagnostics covering the engine and the chassis. Without any doubt, t...
...LuK Clutch Academy Audi A3 1.6TDi REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2014 Audi A3 1.6TDI, using Schaeffler's LuK 2CT repair solution. This clutch replacement job can be completed in six-and-a-half hours. Following complaints that this Audi A3 1.6 TDi was juddering when pu...
...Astra J power steering control module replacement When replacing the power steering control module on the Opel Astra J, certain steps must be taken to ensure that the replacement will function. Shaftec gives step by step instructions to successfully complete this job and avoid costly erro...
...BMW 5 Series: Left footwell wet after heavy rain Question: We are having a problem finding the source of a water ingress on a 2011 BMW 5 Series. The front passenger's footwell carpets are wet after heavy rain. We have a general idea of where the water is coming from but our attempts to st...
...Citroen C-Elysee: Stalls at idle and hesitates while accelerating Question: A customer is complaining that their 2013 Citroen C-Elysee 1.6 HDi stalls while idling and has a hesitation on acceleration. We replaced the air filter element as we found this to be partially blocked. This only p...
...Technical MessengerWorkshop InformationIssue no. 07/2018: Installation note for oil filter inserts OX 379D an\ d OX 370D1www.mahle-aftermarket.comIMPORTANT! Prior to assembly, gaskets should always be coated with clean oil in order to prevent damage and leakages. An excessively high tight...
...Audi Q5: Unable to lock vehicle using keyless entry system Question: We are having difficulty diagnosing a fault with the keyless entry system on a 2009 Audi Q5. The customer is unable to lock the vehicle using the keyless entry system. No trouble codes are stored and basic wiring checks...
...Question: We are having difficulty diagnosing the cause of several faults on a 2012 Citroën C3 III 1,6 VTi. The vehicle suffers from intermittent poor starting, hesitation on acceleration, engine coolant temperature gauge reads high and engine coolant blower motor operating on maximum spe...
...2425WINTER BUSINESS RANGE EXPANSION Brake fluid TechnicalInformationBrake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that i\ns responsi\fle for the transmis-sion of power in the \brake system\b It is usually not made of mineral oil, \fut of polyglycol\b In addition to power transmission, the \frake fluid...