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A/C compressors – fault finding

|Date: April 05, 2013

A/C compressors – fault finding

Bad repair is the most common failure cause, can be identified in a number of ways and can manifest itsel ...

Bad repair is the most common failure cause, can be identified in a number of ways and can manifest itself as numerous different faults. Most common faults Some of the most common faults relating to b ...

April 05, 2013
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Tool tips – Using a ratcheting exhaust pipe cutter in 6 steps

|Date: April 02, 2013

Tool tips – Using a ratcheting exhaust pipe cutter in 6 steps

PRODUCT PROFILE Sometimes angle grinders aren’t suitable for cutting exhausts due to restricted access or ...

PRODUCT PROFILE Sometimes angle grinders aren’t suitable for cutting exhausts due to restricted access or safety issues. Fear not however, as Sealey has the solution for you in the shape of the VS1637 ...

April 02, 2013
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Using a PassThru device

|Date: March 28, 2013

Using a PassThru device

STEP 1:Firstly, connect the PassThru device to the vehicle – this is done by using the 16-pin diagnostic ...

STEP 1:Firstly, connect the PassThru device to the vehicle – this is done by using the 16-pin diagnostic socket. Next, connect the device to the laptop by using the USB lead. ...

March 28, 2013
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How to change a clutch on a Nissan Qashqai

|Date: March 25, 2013

How to change a clutch on a Nissan Qashqai

Famously named after a nomadic Turkic tribe in Iran and introduced in 2007, the first generation Nissan Q ...

Famously named after a nomadic Turkic tribe in Iran and introduced in 2007, the first generation Nissan Qashqai has made quite an impact during its five-year production span. Selling more than 130,000 ...

March 25, 2013
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Battery charging and testing – 6 simple steps

|Date: March 18, 2013

Battery charging and testing – 6 simple steps

During a recent six week winter workshop trial, CTEK research identified that as many as 25% of vehicles ...

During a recent six week winter workshop trial, CTEK research identified that as many as 25% of vehicles arriving in the workshop have a battery problem, with a further 32% of vehicles at some risk of ...

March 18, 2013
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Rectifying running complaints – Skoda Felicia 1.3

|Date: March 14, 2013

Rectifying running complaints – Skoda Felicia 1.3

Vehicle: Skoda Felicia 1.3 Complaint: Motor stalls when running idle Component: Electromotive throttle bo ...

Vehicle: Skoda Felicia 1.3 Complaint: Motor stalls when running idle Component: Electromotive throttle body OE part number: 441.0.4301-416.6 Pierburg part number: 7.22456.01.0 ...

March 14, 2013
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Turbocharger inspection – 3 easy steps

|Date: March 12, 2013

Turbocharger inspection – 3 easy steps

A borescope is essentially a flexible, bendy inspection camera that features an integrated screen to allo ...

A borescope is essentially a flexible, bendy inspection camera that features an integrated screen to allow the inspection of vehicle systems and components that are particularly tricky to access ordin ...

March 12, 2013
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Diesel Particulate Filters – everything you need to know

|Date: March 11, 2013

Diesel Particulate Filters – everything you need to know

In order to meet strict Euro 4/5 emission limits, modern diesels have to reduce gaseous and particulate e ...

In order to meet strict Euro 4/5 emission limits, modern diesels have to reduce gaseous and particulate emissions. To do this, they use a particulate filter. There are two main types of diesel particu ...

March 11, 2013
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Clutch and DMF replacement – Mercedes W211 E-Class

|Date: March 11, 2013

Clutch and DMF replacement – Mercedes W211 E-Class

The Mercedes W211 E-Class spent seven years in production before being superseded. As a result there is a ...

The Mercedes W211 E-Class spent seven years in production before being superseded. As a result there is an abundance of these vehicles on the UK’s roads, many of which have covered high mileages and a ...

March 11, 2013
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How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Zafira

|Date: March 04, 2013

How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Zafira

The Vauxhall Zafira may sound like a daunting vehicle on which to change a cambelt, but with a little kno ...

The Vauxhall Zafira may sound like a daunting vehicle on which to change a cambelt, but with a little know-how and the appropriate tools it will prove to be an ideal repair for the independent garage ...

March 04, 2013
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Brake system servicing – the 3 key tests

|Date: March 01, 2013

Brake system servicing – the 3 key tests

The job of the brake system is to decelerate the vehicle, as requested by the driver, and bring it safely ...

The job of the brake system is to decelerate the vehicle, as requested by the driver, and bring it safely to a stop at any time. This is achieved by the wheel brakes converting the kinetic energy of t ...

March 01, 2013
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How to replace the battery on modern day vehicles

|Date: February 27, 2013

How to replace the battery on modern day vehicles

In modern cars, the battery is much more central to the vehicle’s electrical management system, meaning y ...

In modern cars, the battery is much more central to the vehicle’s electrical management system, meaning you can no longer just remove a battery and replace it with another. Approximately 80% of worksh ...

February 27, 2013
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Lambda Sensors – why they should be changed at the same time as the cat

|Date: February 25, 2013

Lambda Sensors – why they should be changed at the same time as the cat

Technically advanced vehicle systems mean more challenging repairs. One task facing mechanics is helping ...

Technically advanced vehicle systems mean more challenging repairs. One task facing mechanics is helping the end user to understand the importance of these repairs and the increased related cost, part ...

February 25, 2013
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How to replace a timing belt on a VW Golf

|Date: February 24, 2013

How to replace a timing belt on a VW Golf

The 1.6L 16V engine has been installed en-mass in Volkswagen vehicles in recent times. The manufacturer r ...

The 1.6L 16V engine has been installed en-mass in Volkswagen vehicles in recent times. The manufacturer recommends checking and, if necessary, replacing the timing belt every 55,000 miles, and then ev ...

February 24, 2013
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Steering and suspension components – fault diagnosis and best practice

|Date: February 21, 2013

Steering and suspension components – fault diagnosis and best practice

Defective steering and suspension parts on a vehicle can not only affect the geometry and handling, but a ...

Defective steering and suspension parts on a vehicle can not only affect the geometry and handling, but also result in MOT failure. Worn or damaged parts can cause serious instability when driving and ...

February 21, 2013
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