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Arnott explains adaptive ride control systems

|Date: November 29, 2023

Arnott explains adaptive ride control systems

Suspension specialist Arnott explains how adaptive damping systems operate, providing a better understand ...

Suspension specialist Arnott explains how adaptive damping systems operate, providing a better understanding of how this suspension technology works. As the automotive industry continues to enhance dr ...

November 29, 2023
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Why did the X5 40E start intermittently?

|Date: November 28, 2023

Why did the X5 40E start intermittently?

Ben Johnson is driven to his wits’ end by yet another BMW X5 40E in the workshop. This time, the car refu ...

Ben Johnson is driven to his wits’ end by yet another BMW X5 40E in the workshop. This time, the car refused to start, until it did start… meaning it wasn’t simply the fuse at fault. These days, the p ...

November 28, 2023
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Bosch outlines its diagnostic software

|Date: October 30, 2023

Bosch outlines its diagnostic software

A few years ago, PMM ran a guide from Bosch on its KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0. We thought ...

A few years ago, PMM ran a guide from Bosch on its KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0. We thought it would be a good idea to revisit the guide with Bosch and find out what’s changed. We are beg ...

October 30, 2023
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How to replace the clutch on a 2012 Ford Focus

|Date: October 27, 2023

How to replace the clutch on a 2012 Ford Focus

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Clinic, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual ma ...

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Clinic, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) in a 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost that has covered more than 86,000 miles. Th ...

October 27, 2023
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How to replace the clutch on a BMW 1-Series

|Date: October 26, 2023

How to replace the clutch on a BMW 1-Series

Blue Print’s Charles Figgins guides readers through a clutch replacement on a BMW 1-Series. Manufacturer: ...

Blue Print’s Charles Figgins guides readers through a clutch replacement on a BMW 1-Series. Manufacturer: BMW Model: 1-Series F20 116d Year: 2011 Engine: 2.0 Diesel N47 Mileage: 116,000 The BMW 1-Seri ...

October 26, 2023
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Why the BMW E61 M-Sport is losing power

|Date: October 24, 2023

Why the BMW E61 M-Sport is losing power

Ben Johnson investigates an (extremely) high mileage vehicle which left its driver stranded after losing ...

Ben Johnson investigates an (extremely) high mileage vehicle which left its driver stranded after losing power and discovers that faults, like good things, come in threes… It has been quite a while si ...

October 24, 2023
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Continental diagnoses timing belt issue

|Date: September 27, 2023

Continental diagnoses timing belt issue

Continental outlines a common fault affecting certain Vauxhall/Chevrolet models with 1.7D/CDTI engines. P ...

Continental outlines a common fault affecting certain Vauxhall/Chevrolet models with 1.7D/CDTI engines. Problem: Noise from the timing belt drive. The timing belt jumps or is torn. One edge of the tim ...

September 27, 2023
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Febi outlines suspension issues on the Ford Focus

|Date: September 26, 2023

Febi outlines suspension issues on the Ford Focus

The febi team has provided PMM with a guide to some common issues with the suspension system on the Ford ...

The febi team has provided PMM with a guide to some common issues with the suspension system on the Ford Focus. The Ford Focus was introduced in 1998 and has proved to be very popular with its owners. ...

September 26, 2023
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How to replace an ABS Sensor

|Date: September 25, 2023

How to replace an ABS Sensor

Delphi Technologies has supplied this step-by-step ABS sensor replacement guide courtesy of its Masters o ...

Delphi Technologies has supplied this step-by-step ABS sensor replacement guide courtesy of its Masters of Motion hub for independent garage technicians. The ABS sensor, sometimes referred to as the w ...

September 25, 2023
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Opus explains engine fault in Minis

|Date: September 22, 2023

Opus explains engine fault in Minis

Opus IVS, a provider of diagnostics solutions backed by OE master technicians, explains a problem documen ...

Opus IVS, a provider of diagnostics solutions backed by OE master technicians, explains a problem documented for the N12 engine used on 2006 to 2013 second generation Minis, in which the EML warning l ...

September 22, 2023
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Why did the BMW F15 X5’s BDC fail?

|Date: September 21, 2023

Why did the BMW F15 X5’s BDC fail?

PMM ’s expert diagnostics troubleshooter Ben Johnson wonders whether a simple battery replacement could h ...

PMM ’s expert diagnostics troubleshooter Ben Johnson wonders whether a simple battery replacement could have saved a customer a lot of money and hassle. A rather sorry looking X5 was dragged into the ...

September 21, 2023
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How to replace a clutch on a Audi A1

|Date: September 20, 2023

How to replace a clutch on a Audi A1

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Clinic, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is investigating a clutch fault on ...

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Clinic, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is investigating a clutch fault on a 2013 Audi A1 1.6 TDI that has covered more than 45,000 miles. Vehicle Information Manufacture ...

September 20, 2023
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Monroe discusses shocks and struts replacement

|Date: September 06, 2023

Monroe discusses shocks and struts replacement

Why should shocks and struts be replaced in pairs on the same axle? Why should old mounting or protection ...

Why should shocks and struts be replaced in pairs on the same axle? Why should old mounting or protection kits be replaced? Why should you avoid taking shortcuts? To answer, here’s Monroe. Shocks and ...

September 06, 2023
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How to replace the suspension on a Ford Mondeo

|Date: August 30, 2023

How to replace the suspension on a Ford Mondeo

Febi takes us through the rear suspension on the trusty Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo model produced from ...

Febi takes us through the rear suspension on the trusty Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo model produced from 2007 to 2014 was the fourth incarnation of this family favourite. It was renowned for having go ...

August 30, 2023
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How to replace the timing belt on a Škoda Octavia

|Date: August 24, 2023

How to replace the timing belt on a Škoda Octavia

Dayco guides PMM readers through the replacement of the timing belt on a Škoda Octavia, using Dayco Kit K ...

Dayco guides PMM readers through the replacement of the timing belt on a Škoda Octavia, using Dayco Kit KTB819. On its launch in 2013, the 1.4- litre TSI (CHPA) powered mark III Octavia, was the large ...

August 24, 2023
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