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Common Faults with VW Polo – Starter Motor Gear Teeth

|Date: February 14, 2019

Common Faults with VW Polo – Starter Motor Gear Teeth

Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – whic ...

Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – which, unless acted on, could cause the premature failure of the starter motor. ...

February 14, 2019
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Starter Motors & Alternators – Nissan & Ford

|Date: January 16, 2019

Starter Motors & Alternators – Nissan & Ford

Autoelectro has diagnosed and resolved an issue on two Nissan models, as well as a common problem linking ...

Autoelectro has diagnosed and resolved an issue on two Nissan models, as well as a common problem linking overcharging alternators and the ‘smart charge’ system. ...

January 16, 2019
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Diagnosing the Ignition System

|Date: December 31, 2018

Diagnosing the Ignition System

Diagnosing the high-tech vehicles of today can even prove to be a challenging process for well- trained t ...

Diagnosing the high-tech vehicles of today can even prove to be a challenging process for well- trained technicians. Walker Products explains more. ...

December 31, 2018
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Common Starter & Alternator Faults

|Date: December 12, 2018

Common Starter & Alternator Faults

Autoelectro investigates the premature failure of the alternator clutch pulley and bearings, and starter ...

Autoelectro investigates the premature failure of the alternator clutch pulley and bearings, and starter motor burnout on a VW Tiguan. ...

December 12, 2018
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Early Starter Motor Failure – 1.4 Fiat Grande Punto

|Date: October 15, 2018

Early Starter Motor Failure – 1.4 Fiat Grande Punto

A fault on a Fiat model, triggered by a corroded earth point which results in poor starting, is causing p ...

A fault on a Fiat model, triggered by a corroded earth point which results in poor starting, is causing premature failures, says Autoelectro. ...

October 15, 2018
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Bright Sparks

|Date: September 18, 2018

Bright Sparks

Tim Howes, of NGK Spark Plugs, explains why the spark plug is the pacemaker at the heart of every petrol ...

Tim Howes, of NGK Spark Plugs, explains why the spark plug is the pacemaker at the heart of every petrol engine. ...

September 18, 2018
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Fiat Model Causing Early Failure of Starter Motor

|Date: July 25, 2018

Fiat Model Causing Early Failure of Starter Motor

A fault on a Fiat model, triggered by a corroded earth point which results in poor starting, is causing p ...

A fault on a Fiat model, triggered by a corroded earth point which results in poor starting, is causing premature failures, rotating electrics specialist, Autoelectro, has warned. ...

July 25, 2018
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Engine MIL Illuminated – Peugeot RCZ

|Date: June 15, 2018

Engine MIL Illuminated – Peugeot RCZ

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

June 15, 2018
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Spot & Fix Common Glow Plug Faults

|Date: May 21, 2018

Spot & Fix Common Glow Plug Faults

To make life easier for garages and to keep customers on the road, DENSO has produced a diagnostic guide ...

To make life easier for garages and to keep customers on the road, DENSO has produced a diagnostic guide to help spot and fix common glow plug faults. ...

May 21, 2018
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Engine Cranks But Fails to Start – Citroën DS4

|Date: April 11, 2018

Engine Cranks But Fails to Start – Citroën DS4

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

April 11, 2018
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