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Start-Stop batteries – diagnostic installation and testing

|Date: February 09, 2013

Start-Stop batteries – diagnostic installation and testing

One of the potential issues with micro-hybrid/Start-Stop vehicles comes in the shape of replacing the bat ...

One of the potential issues with micro-hybrid/Start-Stop vehicles comes in the shape of replacing the battery which, unlike a traditional starter battery, is not a simple procedure. It requires both s ...

February 09, 2013
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Active Sensor Bearings – fiiting advice

|Date: February 06, 2013

Active Sensor Bearings – fiiting advice

The ASB wheel bearing has a magneticencoder fitted within the seal which, inconjunction with the ABS sens ...

The ASB wheel bearing has a magneticencoder fitted within the seal which, inconjunction with the ABS sensor, measuresthe speed of each wheel independently. This information is then used by the ECU for ...

February 06, 2013
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Clock spring installation – Chrysler Voyager and Grand Voyager

|Date: February 04, 2013

Clock spring installation – Chrysler Voyager and Grand Voyager

Malfunctioning of the clock spring (also known as Air Bag Squib) on the Chrysler Voyager and Grand Voyage ...

Malfunctioning of the clock spring (also known as Air Bag Squib) on the Chrysler Voyager and Grand Voyager models is not an uncommon problem, to the point that Daimler Chrysler issued a safety recall ...

February 04, 2013
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How to change a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf

|Date: February 03, 2013

How to change a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf has always been a very popular vehicle with families and company car drivers.The Mark ...

The Volkswagen Golf has always been a very popular vehicle with families and company car drivers.The Mark 4 Golf was introduced in1997 and continued in production until mid 2005. With over 500,000 of ...

February 03, 2013
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Flexible flywheels – functionality and common misconceptions

|Date: January 31, 2013

Flexible flywheels – functionality and common misconceptions

The Valeo Service UK technical support team deals with a range of questions every day, but a recurrent to ...

The Valeo Service UK technical support team deals with a range of questions every day, but a recurrent topic seems to be the subject of flexible flywheels. An evolution of the rigid flywheel, the flex ...

January 31, 2013
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Electric/hydraulic steering issue – Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi

|Date: January 30, 2013

Electric/hydraulic steering issue – Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi

This technical tip comes from TRW's Brian Newell: Q. A garage recently called me with a problem on the el ...

This technical tip comes from TRW's Brian Newell: Q. A garage recently called me with a problem on the electric/hydraulic steering on a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi.The customer had previously had a new p ...

January 30, 2013
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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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