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    The Professional Approach to Diagnostics

    Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp returns this month with another diagnostic case study, which he believes d ...

    Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp returns this month with another diagnostic case study, which he believes demonstrates the need for the correct tooling, training, data and knowledge in carrying out a pr ...

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    Faulty Piezo Injector on a Nissan X-Trail

    Ben Martins, Automotive Applications Specialist at Pico, tries out some new testing methods on a Nissan X ...

    Ben Martins, Automotive Applications Specialist at Pico, tries out some new testing methods on a Nissan X-Trail where two fault codes pointed to a problem with all four injectors. ...

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    Power Steering Procedures

    Shaftec runs through the procedure for power steering control module replacement and reprogramming, steer ...

    Shaftec runs through the procedure for power steering control module replacement and reprogramming, steering angle sensor centering, and software endstop learning. ...

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    A/C System Common Issues; Expansion Valve Malfunction

    Symptoms of a failing expansion valve. ...

    Symptoms of a failing expansion valve. ...

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    Are You Equipped for EFBs?

    With the current confusion regarding EFB batteries and the equipment required in the workshop to best ser ...

    With the current confusion regarding EFB batteries and the equipment required in the workshop to best service your customers’ vehicles, PMM speaks to Rotronics to understand more about the technology ...

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    Engine Stalls When Selecting Reverse Gear

    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. ...

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    Noise From Rear Whilst Driving?

    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. ...

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    Make or Brake

    Delphi discusses how to effectively diagnose brake pad wear, which helps to streamline repair processes a ...

    Delphi discusses how to effectively diagnose brake pad wear, which helps to streamline repair processes and ensure that customers are happy. ...

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    A Timing Belt Mystery

    Two UK drive system installers were left feeling puzzled last month by the same kind of catastrophic engi ...

    Two UK drive system installers were left feeling puzzled last month by the same kind of catastrophic engine failure on a specific type of Ford 1.8 diesel engine. These engines were fitted to a wide ra ...

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    A Shift in Technology

    ACtronics takes a detailed look at the Durashift actuator, and explains how the company is able to provid ...

    ACtronics takes a detailed look at the Durashift actuator, and explains how the company is able to provide an improved remanufacture for its customers. ...

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    ADAS Made Easy - AVM System Calibration

    Autel ADAS VW Around View Monitoring System calibration. ...

    Autel ADAS VW Around View Monitoring System calibration. ...

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    A Hard-Earned Holiday

    Josh Jones describes the satisfaction that can be derived from a well-executed diagnostic process, especi ...

    Josh Jones describes the satisfaction that can be derived from a well-executed diagnostic process, especially when you have a holiday to enjoy straight afterwards. ...

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    Do You Check the Spec?

    Total Lubricants is reminding independent garages to ensure they use the correct specification of engine ...

    Total Lubricants is reminding independent garages to ensure they use the correct specification of engine oil during servicing work. PMM finds out why. ...

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    How to Replace the Clutch on a Mini One

    This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2003 Mini One, which had covered ...

    This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2003 Mini One, which had covered 103,000 miles. The customer reported that the clutch pedal was heavy when used. ...

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    Cabin Air Filter Failure

    Cabin air filters work to block out any pollutants and irritants emitted by other vehicles on the road. L ...

    Cabin air filters work to block out any pollutants and irritants emitted by other vehicles on the road. Like any part, filters can fail and need replacing if not routinely checked. Corteco explains mo ...

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