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When is ADAS calibration needed?

|Date: October 29, 2024

When is ADAS calibration needed?

In the last instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at th ...

In the last instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at the maintenance and equipment tabs, this instalment it’s ADAS under the spotlight. At this point ...

October 29, 2024
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What was wrong with the BMW F25’s cooling fan?

|Date: October 24, 2024

What was wrong with the BMW F25’s cooling fan?

PMM’s hot-wired fixer Ben Johnson has his dreams of exacting a full and comprehensive repair scuppered on ...

PMM’s hot-wired fixer Ben Johnson has his dreams of exacting a full and comprehensive repair scuppered once again by a member of the Finnish BMW-owning public. After another week of repairing yet agai ...

October 24, 2024
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How to calibrate air suspension

|Date: September 30, 2024

How to calibrate air suspension

Delphi has supplied this step-by-step guide on calibrating air suspension courtesy of its Masters of Moti ...

Delphi has supplied this step-by-step guide on calibrating air suspension courtesy of its Masters of Motion hub for independent garage technicians. Air suspension brings many benefits for drivers and ...

September 30, 2024
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Clutch and DMF replacement tips for LCVs

|Date: September 27, 2024

Clutch and DMF replacement tips for LCVs

Schaeffler LuK’s Alistair Mason is giving some valuable information on clutch and dual mass flywheel repl ...

Schaeffler LuK’s Alistair Mason is giving some valuable information on clutch and dual mass flywheel replacements for Vauxhall Vivaros and Movanos, which also covers some Fiats, Mercedes, Nissans and ...

September 27, 2024
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How to take advantage of maintenance data

|Date: September 26, 2024

How to take advantage of maintenance data

In the last instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at th ...

In the last instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at the built-in multi-meter and oscilloscope. This instalment, we investigate the maintenance and eq ...

September 26, 2024
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How can DPF damage cause a turbo to fail?

|Date: September 25, 2024

How can DPF damage cause a turbo to fail?

It is widely understood that a faulty turbo can damage the DPF, however, did you know that the reverse is ...

It is widely understood that a faulty turbo can damage the DPF, however, did you know that the reverse is also true – a defective or blocked filter can cause premature turbo failure. Although not as c ...

September 25, 2024
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A comprehensive guide to oscilloscope diagnostics

|Date: September 11, 2024

A comprehensive guide to oscilloscope diagnostics

Pico Technology’s technical specialist Steve Smith provides readers of PMM a comprehensive guide to oscil ...

Pico Technology’s technical specialist Steve Smith provides readers of PMM a comprehensive guide to oscilloscope diagnostics. There can be no doubt that the automotive service and repair industry has ...

September 11, 2024
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How to replace an Audi A4’s dual mass flywheel

|Date: September 04, 2024

How to replace an Audi A4’s dual mass flywheel

In this Schaeffler LuK clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is looking at something a bit different, i ...

In this Schaeffler LuK clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is looking at something a bit different, it is an Audi A4 2.0 TDI that has covered just over 114,000 miles fitted with a CVT Multitronic ...

September 04, 2024
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What was wrong with the BMW N20’s engine?

|Date: August 28, 2024

What was wrong with the BMW N20’s engine?

PMM ’s troubled troubleshooter Ben Johnson stumbles through numerous fault codes and takes a look at fixi ...

PMM ’s troubled troubleshooter Ben Johnson stumbles through numerous fault codes and takes a look at fixing a BMW N20 that staggered its way into his workshop. It’s a rarity these days, a genuine anom ...

August 28, 2024
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How to replace the clutch on an Audi A3

|Date: August 19, 2024

How to replace the clutch on an Audi A3

In this Schaeffler LuK clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is investigating a heavy clutch pedal that ...

In this Schaeffler LuK clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is investigating a heavy clutch pedal that is also noisy in operation on a 2012 Audi A3 1.6 TDI that has covered over 125,000 miles. Vehi ...

August 19, 2024
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How to master actuator tests

|Date: July 31, 2024

How to master actuator tests

In the last instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at ac ...

In the last instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at accessing vehicle data and delivering a full service in the face of stringent and commonplace sec ...

July 31, 2024
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What was wrong with the 2001 BMW M5?

|Date: July 30, 2024

What was wrong with the 2001 BMW M5?

PMM ’s disgruntled man in Finland gets under the bonnet of a BMW M5 which had been around the houses and ...

PMM ’s disgruntled man in Finland gets under the bonnet of a BMW M5 which had been around the houses and under the arches. Ah, the infuriating encounters we car mechanics endure. A situation so dishea ...

July 30, 2024
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Replacing the timing belt on a Ford Transit

|Date: July 03, 2024

Replacing the timing belt on a Ford Transit

As the original equipment supplier of the timing and auxiliary drive systems used for the 2.0- litre EcoB ...

As the original equipment supplier of the timing and auxiliary drive systems used for the 2.0- litre EcoBlue engine used in the popular Ford Transit from 2016, not only is Dayco able to provide a genu ...

July 03, 2024
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Replacing the wheel bearing on a Jeep Cherokee

|Date: July 02, 2024

Replacing the wheel bearing on a Jeep Cherokee

Febi takes readers through the replacement of a wheel bearing on a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. When launched, ...

Febi takes readers through the replacement of a wheel bearing on a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. When launched, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK model was reported to have good off-road capabilities and an excell ...

July 02, 2024
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Why was the BMW M70 engine facing issues?

|Date: July 01, 2024

Why was the BMW M70 engine facing issues?

Ben Johnson investigates another “classic” BMW with engine running woes. Ah, the delightful symphony of a ...

Ben Johnson investigates another “classic” BMW with engine running woes. Ah, the delightful symphony of an M70 engine’s running faults! It seems the universe has bestowed upon me a generous dose of th ...

July 01, 2024
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