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Spotting shock absorber wear

|Date: June 26, 2012

Spotting shock absorber wear

Shock absorbers play a very important role in ensuring the safety of a vehicle. The main function of a sh ...

Shock absorbers play a very important role in ensuring the safety of a vehicle. The main function of a shock absorber is to dampen the spring oscillations, and keep the tyres in contact with the road ...

June 26, 2012
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What are banana springs?

|Date: June 26, 2012

What are banana springs?

Banana, or more correctly, “sideload” springs are a familiar sight to most mechanics and many will have s ...

Banana, or more correctly, “sideload” springs are a familiar sight to most mechanics and many will have struggled with their removal and installation on vehicles fitted with a MacPherson strut suspens ...

June 26, 2012
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Starters & alternators technical bulletins – Various models

|Date: June 26, 2012

Starters & alternators technical bulletins – Various models

1. JAGUAR ALTERNATOR CHARGING PROBLEMSOn Jaguar XJ and XK models (1996-2003) when an alternator problem i ...

1. JAGUAR ALTERNATOR CHARGING PROBLEMSOn Jaguar XJ and XK models (1996-2003) when an alternator problem is diagnosed, some customers have experienced charging problems – even after the fitment of a re ...

June 26, 2012
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Starter and alternator fault finding

|Date: June 26, 2012

Starter and alternator fault finding

ALTERNATORS: Fault finder check listProblem: Warning light remains onPossible causes:1. Check the fan bel ...

ALTERNATORS: Fault finder check listProblem: Warning light remains onPossible causes:1. Check the fan belt is not slipping2. Check the positive and negative supply to the alternator3. Ensure warning l ...

June 26, 2012
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Hybrid technology of the future – rotating electrics

|Date: June 26, 2012

Hybrid technology of the future – rotating electrics

As a leading OE manufacturer of rotating electrics, Remy Automotive is heavily involved in the developmen ...

As a leading OE manufacturer of rotating electrics, Remy Automotive is heavily involved in the development of hybrid technology specifically within the SUV and luxury car markets. We have over 100 yea ...

June 26, 2012
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Spark plugs – Questions & Answers (Corona stain)

|Date: June 26, 2012

Spark plugs – Questions & Answers (Corona stain)

Q. What is the function of the corrugations on the insulator? ...

Q. What is the function of the corrugations on the insulator? ...

June 26, 2012
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Starters & Alternators – How to fit them

|Date: June 26, 2012

Starters & Alternators – How to fit them

DENSO, one of the world’s largest producers and innovators of OE starters and alternators, knows the impo ...

DENSO, one of the world’s largest producers and innovators of OE starters and alternators, knows the importance of ensuring the correct fit. Small mistakes when fitting or replacing parts can bring th ...

June 26, 2012
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Hybrid servicing – special tools

|Date: June 26, 2012

Hybrid servicing – special tools

At the end of 2011, Facom launched a new range of tools dedicated to the safe maintenance and repair of h ...

At the end of 2011, Facom launched a new range of tools dedicated to the safe maintenance and repair of hybrid and electric vehicles. All the tools in the EVT range have been designed specifically by ...

June 26, 2012
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Windscreen repairs – best practice

|Date: June 26, 2012

Windscreen repairs – best practice

Windscreen repairs offer many businesses in the motor trade the chance to upsell to an existing customer ...

Windscreen repairs offer many businesses in the motor trade the chance to upsell to an existing customer base. One of the reasons that these businesses do not take advantage of this opportunity is a p ...

June 26, 2012
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Wiper blade replacement – Honda Civic 2006+

|Date: June 26, 2012

Wiper blade replacement – Honda Civic 2006+

There are many differing styles and designs of wiper arms used by the different vehicle manufacturers and ...

There are many differing styles and designs of wiper arms used by the different vehicle manufacturers and this has led to challenges for the garage and distributor when it comes to selecting the right ...

June 26, 2012
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Poor running Mitsubishi Shogun

|Date: June 26, 2012

Poor running Mitsubishi Shogun

I was asked to look at a Mitsubishi Shogun that had come to us with the EML on. This had already been loo ...

I was asked to look at a Mitsubishi Shogun that had come to us with the EML on. This had already been looked at by another garage, the customer had taken it back to them twice with the same problem an ...

June 26, 2012
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Pass-Thru diagnostics explained

|Date: June 26, 2012

Pass-Thru diagnostics explained

The structure of vehicles have changed dramatically over the past few years, with little or no informatio ...

The structure of vehicles have changed dramatically over the past few years, with little or no information passed on to the car owner to help them understand exactly how their vehicle works. The easie ...

June 26, 2012
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Proton Impian with a camshaft sensor issue

|Date: June 26, 2012

Proton Impian with a camshaft sensor issue

The problem: A Proton Impian was suffering from intermittent starting problems, and the vehicle randomly ...

The problem: A Proton Impian was suffering from intermittent starting problems, and the vehicle randomly cut out. This caused the engine warning light to illuminate. The first stage of the investigati ...

June 26, 2012
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How to code diesel injectors

|Date: June 26, 2012

How to code diesel injectors

With diesel vehicles now accounting for over 50% of new vehicle sales, combined with the more stringent e ...

With diesel vehicles now accounting for over 50% of new vehicle sales, combined with the more stringent emission regulations introduced in September 2010 (which will again be tightened in 2013), garag ...

June 26, 2012
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Key reprogramming – various Audi models

|Date: June 26, 2012

Key reprogramming – various Audi models

Product: AVDI & ABRITES VAG Commanders from KAPdiagnostics Did you know that most modern VAG vehicles req ...

Product: AVDI & ABRITES VAG Commanders from KAPdiagnostics Did you know that most modern VAG vehicles require a transponder which is pre-coded with the VIN number from a dealer? That component protect ...

June 26, 2012
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