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Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3: Part two

|Date: June 23, 2021

Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3: Part two

Following on from last month’s case study, we catch up with Pico technician Steve Smith as he begins day ...

Following on from last month’s case study, we catch up with Pico technician Steve Smith as he begins day two of diagnosing a BMW i3 that is refusing to switch to ‘Ready Mode’ and is displaying a drive ...

June 23, 2021
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How to inspect secondary air valves

|Date: June 22, 2021

How to inspect secondary air valves

Noisy secondary air pump? Why do speed fluctuations occur on cold engines? What is the cause of the diagn ...

Noisy secondary air pump? Why do speed fluctuations occur on cold engines? What is the cause of the diagnostic trouble code P0410 and P0411? Here, the technical experts at MS Motorservice explain why ...

June 22, 2021
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Premature failure: guide pulley bearings

|Date: June 21, 2021

Premature failure: guide pulley bearings

In this investigation, the Gates technical team identifies the primary causes of premature failure of the ...

In this investigation, the Gates technical team identifies the primary causes of premature failure of the guide pulley bearings in specific timing belt drive systems soon after replacement. Vehicle in ...

June 21, 2021
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How to replace a clutch on a 2009 Peugeot 107

|Date: June 14, 2021

How to replace a clutch on a 2009 Peugeot 107

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, runs through t ...

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, runs through the step-by-step procedure for replacing a clutch on a 2009 Peugeot 107. The Toyota Aygo, Citroë ...

June 14, 2021
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WD-40 outlines latest lubricant offering

|Date: June 07, 2021

WD-40 outlines latest lubricant offering

It can often be difficult to get access to a stubborn brake bleeder screw. In this situation, it helps to ...

It can often be difficult to get access to a stubborn brake bleeder screw. In this situation, it helps to have a lubricant product designed specifically for this sort of problem. WD-40 explains… While ...

June 07, 2021
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How to recode an Audi R8 key

|Date: May 31, 2021

How to recode an Audi R8 key

OSCA’s team of Master Technicians were recently contacted by a customer who needed their help to recode t ...

OSCA’s team of Master Technicians were recently contacted by a customer who needed their help to recode two new keys for an Audi R8. PMM hears how the experts solved an underlying problem with this pa ...

May 31, 2021
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DPF Doctor’s Surgery outlines two case studies

|Date: May 28, 2021

DPF Doctor’s Surgery outlines two case studies

In this month’s DPF Doctor’s Surgery, we hear how Alan Landal of A&J Fleetcare in Leeds puts his DPF ...

In this month’s DPF Doctor’s Surgery, we hear how Alan Landal of A&J Fleetcare in Leeds puts his DPF training to good use with two vehicle case studies. I can’t start this month’s case study witho ...

May 28, 2021
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Why the oil feed pipe can fail

|Date: May 27, 2021

Why the oil feed pipe can fail

Responsible for ensuring a regular flow of clean, quality oil to the turbocharger, the oil feed pipe is n ...

Responsible for ensuring a regular flow of clean, quality oil to the turbocharger, the oil feed pipe is now a must-replace part in every turbo job. Here, turbo remanufacturer Carwood, gives PMM reader ...

May 27, 2021
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How to rectify a fault on a Mercedes cooling fan

|Date: May 26, 2021

How to rectify a fault on a Mercedes cooling fan

The IVS 360 team provides Brownings Garage with essential step-by-step guidance for rectifying a cooling ...

The IVS 360 team provides Brownings Garage with essential step-by-step guidance for rectifying a cooling fan fault on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz. Case study info Vehicle model and fault: Mercedes-Benz C-Cla ...

May 26, 2021
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Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3

|Date: May 24, 2021

Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3

Pico technician Steve Smith puts his EV diagnostic skills to the test with a BMW i3 that is refusing to s ...

Pico technician Steve Smith puts his EV diagnostic skills to the test with a BMW i3 that is refusing to switch to ‘Ready Mode’ and is displaying a drivetrain error message. Vehicle information Manufac ...

May 24, 2021
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The benefits of knowing various electrical systems

|Date: May 20, 2021

The benefits of knowing various electrical systems

Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp presents a recent case where knowing the details of a specific brand’s var ...

Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp presents a recent case where knowing the details of a specific brand’s various electrical systems is the only way to prevent unnecessary costs and delays. As a diagnosti ...

May 20, 2021
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The process of glow plug replacement

|Date: May 19, 2021

The process of glow plug replacement

NGK, the ignition and sensor specialist, presents how the glow plug replacement process can vary dependin ...

NGK, the ignition and sensor specialist, presents how the glow plug replacement process can vary depending on the vehicle model and how it has been driven. On vehicles used mainly for long motorway jo ...

May 19, 2021
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Autodata runs through a fix on a Mini Clubman

|Date: May 18, 2021

Autodata runs through a fix on a Mini Clubman

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Mini Clubman horn not working Fault: ...

May 18, 2021
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Autodata shares a fix on a Jaguar E-Pace

|Date: May 17, 2021

Autodata shares a fix on a Jaguar E-Pace

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Jaguar E-Pace fluid leak and abnorma ...

May 17, 2021
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How to install a timing belt on a VW Tiguan

|Date: May 14, 2021

How to install a timing belt on a VW Tiguan

For this edition of PMM’s Belt Focus, the team at Dayco runs through how to install a timing belt on a 20 ...

For this edition of PMM’s Belt Focus, the team at Dayco runs through how to install a timing belt on a 2007-11 VW Tiguan 2L TDI 4MOTION. The 2L TDI diesel engine used in the popular VW Tiguan features ...

May 14, 2021
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