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How much does an ABS module repair cost?

|Date: December 12, 2024

How much does an ABS module repair cost?

What choices are available when an anti-lock braking system fails on a vehicle? ACtronics explores what w ...

What choices are available when an anti-lock braking system fails on a vehicle? ACtronics explores what workshops can do to ensure a suitable solution is found. Anti-lock braking system (ABS) modules ...

December 12, 2024
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Inside the 7G-Tronic TCU

|Date: March 23, 2022

Inside the 7G-Tronic TCU

ACtronics takes an in-depth look at Mercedes’ 7G-Tronic transmission control unit and outlines what you n ...

ACtronics takes an in-depth look at Mercedes’ 7G-Tronic transmission control unit and outlines what you need to know before working on one. Most experts will think immediately of Mercedes-Benz when th ...

March 23, 2022
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A Shift in Technology

|Date: April 15, 2019

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. ...

April 15, 2019
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Diagnosing Faulty ABS Units

|Date: March 15, 2019

Diagnosing Faulty ABS Units

ACtronics explains why, when it comes to replacing ABS processors, specialist assistance is always advisa ...

ACtronics explains why, when it comes to replacing ABS processors, specialist assistance is always advisable. ...

March 15, 2019
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Diagnostics: Are You Doing It Right?

|Date: February 26, 2018

Diagnostics: Are You Doing It Right?

ACtronics explains the importance of understanding your diagnostic tools, but not simply relying on them ...

ACtronics explains the importance of understanding your diagnostic tools, but not simply relying on them to diagnose the fault for you. ...

February 26, 2018
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Diagnosing the Underlying Causes of TCU Faults

|Date: September 19, 2017

Diagnosing the Underlying Causes of TCU Faults

ACtronics offers an insight into diagnosing the underlying causes of TCU faults on popular Vauxhall model ...

ACtronics offers an insight into diagnosing the underlying causes of TCU faults on popular Vauxhall models. ...

September 19, 2017
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Diagnostic Do’s & Don’ts When Pinpointing a Vehicle Fault

|Date: July 20, 2017

Diagnostic Do’s & Don’ts When Pinpointing a Vehicle Fault

Running a diagnostics test is no easy task, and with the influx of electric and autonomous vehicles on UK ...

Running a diagnostics test is no easy task, and with the influx of electric and autonomous vehicles on UK roads, it looks to be getting even harder. ACtronics updates PMM on the do’s and don’ts when t ...

July 20, 2017
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Problems with the EDU on Your Vauxhall?

|Date: June 08, 2017

Problems with the EDU on Your Vauxhall?

How often have you had a Vauxhall Astra, Corsa or Combo, with the 1.7 16V diesel Isuzu engine, come in to ...

How often have you had a Vauxhall Astra, Corsa or Combo, with the 1.7 16V diesel Isuzu engine, come in to the garage with issues such as the vehicle running poorly, failing to start or showing a fault ...

June 08, 2017
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PMM June 2017 – OUT NOW!!

|Date: June 01, 2017

PMM June 2017 – OUT NOW!!

The June issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine 2017 has hit the streets! PMM June includes all th ...

The June issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine 2017 has hit the streets! PMM June includes all the latest news, technical hints and repair advice, as well as the newest tools and products from ...

June 01, 2017
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Common Faults with the ATE MK60 ABS Unit

|Date: May 04, 2017

Common Faults with the ATE MK60 ABS Unit

ACtronics looks at one of the most common ABS units that it remanufactures, the ATE MK60 ABS unit, and th ...

ACtronics looks at one of the most common ABS units that it remanufactures, the ATE MK60 ABS unit, and the faults associated with it. How often have you had your technicians look at a vehicle that ha ...

May 04, 2017
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PMM April 2017 – OUT NOW!!

|Date: March 31, 2017

PMM April 2017 – OUT NOW!!

The April issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine 2017 has hit the streets! PMM April includes all ...

The April issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine 2017 has hit the streets! PMM April includes all the latest news, technical hints and repair advice, as well as the newest tools and products fr ...

March 31, 2017
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Turning to Remanufacturers

|Date: February 01, 2017

Turning to Remanufacturers

As insurance companies look at ways to reduce repair costs, Thijs Jasink, COO of ACtronics, explains why ...

As insurance companies look at ways to reduce repair costs, Thijs Jasink, COO of ACtronics, explains why they’re increasingly turning to remanufacturers. It's a well-known fact that re-manufacturing u ...

February 01, 2017
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What’s in Store at MECHANEX Sandown Park?

|Date: October 26, 2016

What’s in Store at MECHANEX Sandown Park?

As a regional trade show, MECHANEX aims to bring the aftermarket to you! Sandown Park – November 8th-9th, ...

As a regional trade show, MECHANEX aims to bring the aftermarket to you! Sandown Park – November 8th-9th, 10am-4pm. Wherever you are in the country there’s never a show too far away. Boasting a whole ...

October 26, 2016
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Mercedes-Benz AFM issues – what’s the cause?

|Date: August 07, 2016

Mercedes-Benz AFM issues – what’s the cause?

Thijs Jasnik, COO, ACtronics, explains the technology behind a Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) with VDO ECU. ...

Thijs Jasnik, COO, ACtronics, explains the technology behind a Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) with VDO ECU. ...

August 07, 2016
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MECHANEX Event City 2016 – What’s in store?

|Date: May 04, 2016

MECHANEX Event City 2016 – What’s in store?

WHERE: Manchester, Event City. WHEN: May 17–18, 10am–4pm ...

WHERE: Manchester, Event City. WHEN: May 17–18, 10am–4pm ...

May 04, 2016
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