...Parasitic drain evolves into a non-start - Autobiz Technical Helpline Corrosion was caused by washer fluid wicking up the loom into the Body Control Module The customer’s complaint on this 2016 Ford Focus was that overnight, the battery would drain down, and a jump start would be r...
...Mercedes S400 - Low miles hybrid horror It is not unusual to see customers drift away when they purchase a new vehicle, only to come back a few years later when the motor starts to age a little. Once the warranty runs out, they realise that the main dealer is no longer cost effective....
...Renault Kangoo - Timely water warning It was lucky for the owner that the water pump started to leak Well aware that it was not a good option to be driving around with coolant leaking out from the engine, the owner of this 2008 Renault Kangoo 1.5 dCi decided to pop in to see me. Th...
...Ford Fiesta - Escaping belt The timing belt eating its way through the cover The owner of this 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi noticed a sound that was not quite right, so he brought it in to have a check. The noise he had heard was only a light rubbing noise, but he did not dismiss it a...
...Pierburg TechTip Exhaust Gas Recirculation - an overview Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) has proven to be a successful method of emission control. With high pressure EGR, exhaust gas is removed, immediately after the cylinder and mixed with the intake air. Low-pressure EGR is now c...
...Be thorough for better safety, reliability and genuine up-selling After a ‘quick look” a tyre centre said that this tyre was OK Don’t let customers lead you into the “have a quick look” trap. I understand time is precious but so is life. Customers are reassured if yo...
...Contitech Continental 26 Mar 2024 Technical Info 78 Replacing timing belt pulley bolts Replacing the bolts V49041/MS02 for belt pulleys VD1080/1095/1129/1201 and timing belt kits CT1140K1/K2/WP1/WP2, CT1110K1/K2/WP1, CT1138K1/WP1, CT1142K1/WP1 Problem The locking fluid app...
...Mahle Technical Messenger 2 2024 mahle-aftermarket.com Issue no. 04/2024 Function, storage, and testing of electronic Visco fans and clutches Function, storage, and testing of electronic Visco® fans and clutches When working with electronic Visco® fans and clutches, a few speci...
...A weeping fuel filter seal was at the heart of the starting problems The owner of this 2004 VW Lupo 1.7 diesel, was perfectly capable of carrying out day to day servicing. This meant I didn’t get to see it too often. When there was a problem, he would also come to me. The owner had now...
...VW Transporter - Hot brakes binding up The cause of the overheating and brake binding problems was a failing servo unit something which can be overlooked At first, the plumber who owned this VW Transporter was under the impression that he had engine problems and was concerned with the...