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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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Top tips to improve gasketing skills

|Date: April 28, 2021

Top tips to improve gasketing skills

Henkel, the engineering adhesives manufacturer, presents its top tips to help improve your gasketing skil ...

Henkel, the engineering adhesives manufacturer, presents its top tips to help improve your gasketing skills. Gaskets are used to prevent leakage of fluids or gases by forming impervious barriers and n ...

April 28, 2021
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How to fix a timing chain rattle on a Mazda 6

|Date: April 27, 2021

How to fix a timing chain rattle on a Mazda 6

The IVS 360 diagnostic team presents a case when a customer needed support with a 2007 Mazda 6 that was e ...

The IVS 360 diagnostic team presents a case when a customer needed support with a 2007 Mazda 6 that was exhibiting timing chain rattle on start-up. The IVS 360™ team recently supported a custom ...

April 27, 2021
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Maintaining Mitsubishi 4D56 diesel engines

|Date: April 26, 2021

Maintaining Mitsubishi 4D56 diesel engines

The technical team at Gates explains why technicians should be vigilant when approaching maintenance on M ...

The technical team at Gates explains why technicians should be vigilant when approaching maintenance on Mitsubishi 4D56 diesel engines. Vehicle information Engine: Mitsubishi 4D56 Model: Mitsubishi L2 ...

April 26, 2021
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Fiat 500 fix: Engine misfires from cold

|Date: April 19, 2021

Fiat 500 fix: Engine misfires from cold

In this case study, Pico technician Steve Smith describes the diagnostic techniques involved when faced w ...

In this case study, Pico technician Steve Smith describes the diagnostic techniques involved when faced with a misfire symptom during cold starts in engines that utilise TwinAir technology. Manufactur ...

April 19, 2021
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The process of identifying a faulty glow plug

|Date: April 13, 2021

The process of identifying a faulty glow plug

Denso explains how identifying a faulty glow plug becomes relatively simple when you use your trusty mult ...

Denso explains how identifying a faulty glow plug becomes relatively simple when you use your trusty multimeter. The basics of a glow plug are easy to explain. They are essential for ignition in diese ...

April 13, 2021
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