...Condenser corrosion possible issues The condenser is placed at the front of the car and is typically attached to other heat exchangers in the engine compartment. The condenser is crucial for the AC system operation. It ensures that the refrigerant changes from a gas to a liquid form. This...
...LuK Clutch Academy BMW Z4 This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2007 BMW Z4. Launched in 2002, the Z4 has been fitted with various engine types – either 4 or 6 cylinder inline configurations – but has always been rear-wheel drive. Replacing the clutch, includ...
...Autoinform Live Ireland Frank Massey Autoinform's Frank Massey talks about current battery technology and testing. Not only has the battery's importance been elevated, its construction has also changed and therefore, testing and servicing batteries has become more technically challeng...
...Tech Bits with Tim Stock from November 2018 Renault Trafic R9M 1.6 Bi-Turbo Non-start The scope trace from the cam and crank sensors, after the flywheel was re-installed An alignment hole on a flywheel, at arrow A customer's Renault Trafic was given to the junior tech to change the clu...
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...Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell from October 2018 Audi A6 - Inlet Manifold Flap Failure The inlet manifold runner motor is only available with the manifold. This 2009 Audi A6 TDI SE had 97,000 miles on the clock and had illuminated the EML a couple of times. The owner was in possession...
...Timing belt guide Citroen Saxo 1.4 - KFX KFW Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt. To ensure that the belt change operation goes smoothly, ContiTech provides a detailed installation guide for mechanics changing this timing belt. The labor time for th...
...LuK Clutch Academy Toyota Yaris 1.3 This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2014 Toyota Yaris, which was fitted with a 1.3 petrol engine. It had covered just over 80,000 miles and reportedly suffered from clutch 'slipping'. A short road test later confirmed that t...
...VW Polo: Rear window drops abruptly when opening Question: A customer of ours with a 2010 Volkswagen Polo 5 door hatchback is complaining that the rear door window glass drops abruptly when opening. We removed the rear door trim and found the window glass detached from the window winder m...
...Skoda Citigo: Engine coolant blower motor runs continuously Question: We are experiencing a problem on a 2012 Skoda Citigo, where the engine coolant blower motor runs continuously after switching the ignition off. We have carried out some basic wiring checks, but we haven't found the caus...