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A/C Not Working? It’s All About Networking

|Date: February 14, 2019

A/C Not Working? It’s All About Networking

Anthony Pickering recounts a recent case where his oscilloscope came in handy with diagnosing an A/C pres ...

Anthony Pickering recounts a recent case where his oscilloscope came in handy with diagnosing an A/C pressure sensor fault. ...

February 14, 2019
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Poor Gear Shifting on a Range Rover Evoque?

|Date: February 14, 2019

Poor Gear Shifting on a Range Rover Evoque?

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

February 14, 2019
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Best Practise Timing Belt Replacement

|Date: February 14, 2019

Best Practise Timing Belt Replacement

Dayco explains some of the recent trends in engine system technology, and explains how technicians can ge ...

Dayco explains some of the recent trends in engine system technology, and explains how technicians can generate additional revenue by changing the timing belt and water pump at the same time. ...

February 14, 2019
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Common Faults with VW Polo – Starter Motor Gear Teeth

|Date: February 14, 2019

Common Faults with VW Polo – Starter Motor Gear Teeth

Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – whic ...

Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – which, unless acted on, could cause the premature failure of the starter motor. ...

February 14, 2019
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Preparing for a greener industry

|Date: February 14, 2019

Preparing for a greener industry

DENSO explains how garages should be looking to capitalise on stricter emissions regulations and tougher ...

DENSO explains how garages should be looking to capitalise on stricter emissions regulations and tougher MOTs by preparing for a greener future. ...

February 14, 2019
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EGR Valves – The Complete Story

|Date: February 14, 2019

EGR Valves – The Complete Story

Hella Gutmann Solutions outlines the evolution of EGR valves over time, and offers some fault finding tip ...

Hella Gutmann Solutions outlines the evolution of EGR valves over time, and offers some fault finding tips. ...

February 14, 2019
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Fuel Vaporisers

|Date: February 14, 2019

Fuel Vaporisers

Elta Automotive explains the function of a fuel vaporiser, before providing some of the common causes and ...

Elta Automotive explains the function of a fuel vaporiser, before providing some of the common causes and symptoms of the component’s failure. ...

February 14, 2019
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How to Prevent Hose Whiplash

|Date: February 13, 2019

How to Prevent Hose Whiplash

Providing a safe working environment for operators is essential, especially when using pneumatic tools an ...

Providing a safe working environment for operators is essential, especially when using pneumatic tools and compressed air. Chicago Pneumatic explains. ...

February 13, 2019
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TVD Installation

|Date: February 04, 2019

TVD Installation

Torsional Vibration Dampers (TVDs) provide vital protection for a vehicle's engine, absorbing excessive v ...

Torsional Vibration Dampers (TVDs) provide vital protection for a vehicle's engine, absorbing excessive vibrations leaked from the engine which could cause damage to surrounding components. Corteco ru ...

February 04, 2019
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Pico Practical: Cylinder Identification & Relative Compression on CRD Engines

|Date: February 01, 2019

Pico Practical: Cylinder Identification & Relative Compression on CRD Engines

Pico recording from its live stream of its first GoToMeeting webinar that took place in January 2019. ...

Pico recording from its live stream of its first GoToMeeting webinar that took place in January 2019. ...

February 01, 2019
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Belt Replacement Guide on a VW Golf

|Date: January 18, 2019

Belt Replacement Guide on a VW Golf

Gates explains why installing replacement timing belts on 1L three-cylinder petrol engines in the VW Golf ...

Gates explains why installing replacement timing belts on 1L three-cylinder petrol engines in the VW Golf and other engines presents a different set of challenges. ...

January 18, 2019
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Starter Motors & Alternators – Nissan & Ford

|Date: January 16, 2019

Starter Motors & Alternators – Nissan & Ford

Autoelectro has diagnosed and resolved an issue on two Nissan models, as well as a common problem linking ...

Autoelectro has diagnosed and resolved an issue on two Nissan models, as well as a common problem linking overcharging alternators and the ‘smart charge’ system. ...

January 16, 2019
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Rubber-to-Metal Components

|Date: January 16, 2019

Rubber-to-Metal Components

ZF Aftermarket, supplier of Lemförder rubber-to-metal (RTM) components, explains their function and the ...

ZF Aftermarket, supplier of Lemförder rubber-to-metal (RTM) components, explains their function and the importance of communicating the right information to your customers. ...

January 16, 2019
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Switching Sequences

|Date: January 16, 2019

Switching Sequences

The ACEA 2012 sequences for lubricant claims have been phased out and ACEA 2016 is now mandatory. PMM spo ...

The ACEA 2012 sequences for lubricant claims have been phased out and ACEA 2016 is now mandatory. PMM spoke to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), to find o ...

January 16, 2019
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HEC Clutches

|Date: January 16, 2019

HEC Clutches

Valeo has released a number of clutch kits that were originally self-adjusting (SAT) but have been redesi ...

Valeo has released a number of clutch kits that were originally self-adjusting (SAT) but have been redesigned as high efficiency (HEC) clutches. This bulletin has been produced to explain the operatio ...

January 16, 2019
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