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PICO runs through a BMW fault: Part 2

|Date: November 06, 2020

PICO runs through a BMW fault: Part 2

Following on from part one of this feature, we rejoin PICO Technician Steve Smith as he continues his bre ...

Following on from part one of this feature, we rejoin PICO Technician Steve Smith as he continues his breakdown of how to locate the intermittent knocking noises coming from a troublesome BMW. After o ...

November 06, 2020
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Scantec solves a Ford Fiesta issue

|Date: October 21, 2020

Scantec solves a Ford Fiesta issue

Ross Kemp of Scantec Automotive wrestles with a Ford Fiesta that was exhibiting a central locking problem ...

Ross Kemp of Scantec Automotive wrestles with a Ford Fiesta that was exhibiting a central locking problem. Here’s how he managed to solve the issue… As a German car diagnostic specialist, I often find ...

October 21, 2020
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HELLA answers technician’s queries

|Date: October 16, 2020

HELLA answers technician’s queries

Throughout lockdown, HELLA’s technical team has been working overtime answering the queries of troubled t ...

Throughout lockdown, HELLA’s technical team has been working overtime answering the queries of troubled technicians. Here, the experts highlight two areas of particular concern. Vexing Vauxhalls HELLA ...

October 16, 2020
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Arnott Europe provides best practice advice

|Date: October 15, 2020

Arnott Europe provides best practice advice

Arnott Europe, the air suspension specialist, provides PMM readers with a refresher on best practice for ...

Arnott Europe, the air suspension specialist, provides PMM readers with a refresher on best practice for working on air suspension systems as business starts to pick up pace once again. Safety and pre ...

October 15, 2020
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Dayco replaces Ford Focus timing belt

|Date: October 14, 2020

Dayco replaces Ford Focus timing belt

The technical team at Dayco details how to replace the timing belt on a Ford Focus II 1.6L TDCi using the ...

The technical team at Dayco details how to replace the timing belt on a Ford Focus II 1.6L TDCi using the KTBWP9140 Dayco Kit. As replacing the timing belt requires the removal of the auxiliary belt, ...

October 14, 2020
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Blue Print changes clutch in a Škoda

|Date: October 13, 2020

Blue Print changes clutch in a Škoda

This month, Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, replaced the clutch in a 2006 Ško ...

This month, Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, replaced the clutch in a 2006 Škoda Roomster, which was fitted with a 1.2L TSi engine and a five-speed manual gearbox. The vehic ...

October 13, 2020
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Pico runs through a BMW fault

|Date: October 12, 2020

Pico runs through a BMW fault

Pico Technician, Steve Smith, takes PMM readers through the following case study that looks at a known an ...

Pico Technician, Steve Smith, takes PMM readers through the following case study that looks at a known and documented issue surrounding a knocking noise from the steering column area of a BMW. Vehicle ...

October 12, 2020
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NGK offers tips for installing Lambda sensors

|Date: September 23, 2020

NGK offers tips for installing Lambda sensors

Ignition specialist NGK provides a few pointers on how to properly install Lambda sensors. When it comes ...

Ignition specialist NGK provides a few pointers on how to properly install Lambda sensors. When it comes to Lambda sensors, the longevity of the component rests on two aspects: the first is the qualit ...

September 23, 2020
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REPXPERT replaces Peugeot timing belt

|Date: September 22, 2020

REPXPERT replaces Peugeot timing belt

This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the timing belt on a 2015 Peugeot 2008 fitted with a 1.2 VVT ...

This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the timing belt on a 2015 Peugeot 2008 fitted with a 1.2 VVT 3-cylinder petrol engine. The oil pressure warning light was activated at the relatively low m ...

September 22, 2020
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Blue Print replaces the clutch on a MINI

|Date: September 21, 2020

Blue Print replaces the clutch on a MINI

Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, runs through the clutch replacement procedure ...

Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, runs through the clutch replacement procedure on a MINI One Countryman, which was fitted with the popular 1.6 petrol PSA group engine. The M ...

September 21, 2020
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Scantec Automotive addresses vehicle diagnostics

|Date: September 09, 2020

Scantec Automotive addresses vehicle diagnostics

Ross Kemp, of Scantec Automotive, understands the difficulties of keeping a functioning data log. In this ...

Ross Kemp, of Scantec Automotive, understands the difficulties of keeping a functioning data log. In this article, he outlines the system his business uses to ensure that he always has access to the i ...

September 09, 2020
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DPF Doctor highlights importance of servicing

|Date: August 10, 2020

DPF Doctor highlights importance of servicing

DPF Doctor Barry Lawson, of Ewan Lawson Motors, presents a recent case that highlights exactly why it is ...

DPF Doctor Barry Lawson, of Ewan Lawson Motors, presents a recent case that highlights exactly why it is vital to ensure your customers understand the importance of a regular vehicle service. Vehicle: ...

August 10, 2020
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Arnott Europe runs through air suspension basics

|Date: August 07, 2020

Arnott Europe runs through air suspension basics

Arnott Europe, a specialist in air suspension systems, has noticed that there is a lot of misinformation ...

Arnott Europe, a specialist in air suspension systems, has noticed that there is a lot of misinformation out in the industry regarding air suspension. Here, the company runs through the basics that ev ...

August 07, 2020
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Autodata fixes a fault on a Volkswagen Amarok

|Date: August 06, 2020

Autodata fixes a fault on a Volkswagen Amarok

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. Here, they take a look at a problem ...

August 06, 2020
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Autodata shares a fix on a Nissan Leaf

|Date: August 05, 2020

Autodata shares a fix on a Nissan Leaf

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. Here, they take a look at a problem ...

August 05, 2020
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