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Overcoming steering angle sensor faults

|Date: January 27, 2013

Overcoming steering angle sensor faults

A vehicle’s steering angle sensor (SAS) is used to measure the angle of the steering wheel and the speed ...

A vehicle’s steering angle sensor (SAS) is used to measure the angle of the steering wheel and the speed at which it is being turned. The signal is predominantly used by the ABS system as part of its ...

January 27, 2013
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Electrically Powered Hydraulic Steering (EPHS) systems explained

|Date: January 24, 2013

Electrically Powered Hydraulic Steering (EPHS) systems explained

EPHS systems retain the steering properties of traditional belt driven hydraulic power assisted steering ...

EPHS systems retain the steering properties of traditional belt driven hydraulic power assisted steering systems, whilst offering a range of benefits to the driver. These include improvements in comfo ...

January 24, 2013
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Timing chain tension – the importance of correct oil grades

|Date: January 21, 2013

Timing chain tension – the importance of correct oil grades

The correct grade of oil is vital to ensure that tensioners keep the timing chain tensioned to the correc ...

The correct grade of oil is vital to ensure that tensioners keep the timing chain tensioned to the correct level, yet FAI’s technical department has identified that the majority of timing chain warran ...

January 21, 2013
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Dual Mass Flywheels – the importance of a full failure check

|Date: January 21, 2013

Dual Mass Flywheels – the importance of a full failure check

When a car comes into the workshop with a potential problem, it pays to take time to run through a check- ...

When a car comes into the workshop with a potential problem, it pays to take time to run through a check-list before making your diagnosis as there are a number of things to consider when you think yo ...

January 21, 2013
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Ignition coils and leads – troubleshooting tips

|Date: January 14, 2013

Ignition coils and leads – troubleshooting tips

The winter can play havoc with ignition components as cold, damp conditions increase the stress on coil u ...

The winter can play havoc with ignition components as cold, damp conditions increase the stress on coil units while water ingress from salt treated roads can accelerate the deterioration of poorly fit ...

January 14, 2013
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Timing belt failure diagnosis and rectification

|Date: January 11, 2013

Timing belt failure diagnosis and rectification

The 1.7-litre diesel engine that has been a permanent fixture in a number of configurations in theVauxhal ...

The 1.7-litre diesel engine that has been a permanent fixture in a number of configurations in theVauxhall/Opel Astra, Combo, Corsa and Meriva for more than a decade is one that will be very familiar ...

January 11, 2013
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Rotating electrics – Fault finding

|Date: January 09, 2013

Rotating electrics – Fault finding

Small mistakes when fitting or replacing Starters & Alternators can bring the whole system to a standstil ...

Small mistakes when fitting or replacing Starters & Alternators can bring the whole system to a standstill, making it essential that the correct procedures are carried out. ALTERNATORS The correct app ...

January 09, 2013
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Clutch replacement – Nissan Primera 2.0

|Date: January 07, 2013

Clutch replacement – Nissan Primera 2.0

The Sunderland built Nissan Primera – in its third generation (P12) guise– has been with us since 2002, w ...

The Sunderland built Nissan Primera – in its third generation (P12) guise– has been with us since 2002, where it quickly forged a reputation as a quality and reliable car. These continued to be sold i ...

January 07, 2013
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Lambda sensors – fitting and diagnosis

|Date: January 02, 2013

Lambda sensors – fitting and diagnosis

Lambda or Oxygen (O2) sensors measure the oxygen level in the exhaust system. The ECU is then able to use ...

Lambda or Oxygen (O2) sensors measure the oxygen level in the exhaust system. The ECU is then able to use this information to adjust and balance the fuel mixture in order to achieve the ideal air-fuel ...

January 02, 2013
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Winter servicing – key systems and considerations

|Date: January 01, 2013

Winter servicing – key systems and considerations

Brakes Just as electronics is revolutionising the way cars operate, it will also revolutionise the way ca ...

Brakes Just as electronics is revolutionising the way cars operate, it will also revolutionise the way cars are serviced and repaired. A visual check and a good working knowledge of the system is no l ...

January 01, 2013
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Glow plug reaming – step by step

|Date: December 30, 2012

Glow plug reaming – step by step

Professional technicians will be well aware that carbon build up can make glow plug removal/installation ...

Professional technicians will be well aware that carbon build up can make glow plug removal/installation a difficult task, so to help combat this problem Sealey has introduced the VS312 Glow Plug Ream ...

December 30, 2012
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Brake bleeding – best practice advice

|Date: December 28, 2012

Brake bleeding – best practice advice

The most important fact to be aware of in brake bleeding is that brakefluid is hygroscopic. That means it ...

The most important fact to be aware of in brake bleeding is that brakefluid is hygroscopic. That means it absorbs moisture from the air (via the breather hole and the rubber hoses). It is therefore ab ...

December 28, 2012
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Common clutch issues – Ford Transit VI

|Date: December 24, 2012

Common clutch issues – Ford Transit VI

Throughout the repair trade workshops are aware that certain models are renowned for suffering a particul ...

Throughout the repair trade workshops are aware that certain models are renowned for suffering a particular problem or component failure and it is the knowledge of what to do to rectify these issues t ...

December 24, 2012
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Starter motor failures – Ford, Jaguar and LDV models

|Date: December 22, 2012

Starter motor failures – Ford, Jaguar and LDV models

Product/part number affected: Starter motor (AES2202) Fitted to: Ford 2.0, 2.2 and 2.4 Duratorq diesel en ...

Product/part number affected: Starter motor (AES2202) Fitted to: Ford 2.0, 2.2 and 2.4 Duratorq diesel engines Applications: Ford Mondeo, Tourneo, Transit; Jaguar 2.0 & 2.2; LDV Convoy 2.4 and LTI TX2 ...

December 22, 2012
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Diagnostic Associates – Diagnostic solutions

|Date: December 21, 2012

Diagnostic Associates – Diagnostic solutions

Operating since 2001, Diagnostic Associates has built a strong reputation for supplying expertise to assi ...

Operating since 2001, Diagnostic Associates has built a strong reputation for supplying expertise to assist various vehicle OEMs in the development of their diagnostic software applications and tools. ...

December 21, 2012
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