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    Replacing aluminium vehicle structures

    Gigacasting is changing vehicle manufacturing – and repair practices along with it. Helpfully, with ALLDA ...

    Gigacasting is changing vehicle manufacturing – and repair practices along with it. Helpfully, with ALLDATA Repair, workshops and bodyshops can either replace or repair complex aluminium structures, l ...

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    How air suspension systems can go wrong

    Arnott Europe provides readers of PMM with a handy guide to how air suspension systems can go wrong. Air ...

    Arnott Europe provides readers of PMM with a handy guide to how air suspension systems can go wrong. Air suspension systems rely on multiple components working together. A small, unnoticed air leak ca ...

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    BMW F30: Entertainment panel fix

    Our diagnostics dynamo Ben Johnson is on the lookout for those little things that just don’t look right. ...

    Our diagnostics dynamo Ben Johnson is on the lookout for those little things that just don’t look right. It’s easy – when you know where to look! There are few sights more ominous to a mechanic than s ...

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    Common thermostat issues

    febi outlines some issues with thermostats on BMW, MINI, Peugeot, Citroën and DS models. This relates to ...

    febi outlines some issues with thermostats on BMW, MINI, Peugeot, Citroën and DS models. This relates to febi part numbers 103197 and 170321. Problem  The engine is unable to reach operating temperatu ...

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    Common turbocharger failures

    Melett is sharing expert guidance on common turbocharger failures and how to prevent them to ensure optim ...

    Melett is sharing expert guidance on common turbocharger failures and how to prevent them to ensure optimal performance. The role of lubrication Insufficient oil flow is a major risk, as blocked oil f ...

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    What issues arise with brake pads and discs?

    Bosch supplies readers of PMM with an in-depth view of what issues arise with brake pads and discs. As a ...

    Bosch supplies readers of PMM with an in-depth view of what issues arise with brake pads and discs. As a strong partner with extensive expertise in brakes, we offer your workshop everything you need f ...

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    What are the common causes of turbo oil leaks?

    Carwood provides its top tips for troublesome turbos. If your customer’s turbo is leaking oil, then your ...

    Carwood provides its top tips for troublesome turbos. If your customer’s turbo is leaking oil, then your first thought might be that the seals are damaged, and the turbo is at fault. That’s where you’ ...

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    How to go about diagnosing sensor issues

    The team at Bosch bring you some real-world examples of engine management issues and how to go about diag ...

    The team at Bosch bring you some real-world examples of engine management issues and how to go about diagnosing the fault. There is no greater frustration than carrying out engine management component ...

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    Why was the Kia Sportage’s engine failing to start?

    Autodata hears from one garage at a standstill with a recalcitrant Kia Sportage from 2012, whose engine i ...

    Autodata hears from one garage at a standstill with a recalcitrant Kia Sportage from 2012, whose engine is failing to start and is flashing the immobiliser warning lamp. The problem: “We have a 2012 K ...

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    How to fix a Mazda ignition coil fault

    Febi discusses a common issue with the ignition coil on the following vehicles: Mazda CX3 2015-, CX5 I 20 ...

    Febi discusses a common issue with the ignition coil on the following vehicles: Mazda CX3 2015-, CX5 I 2011-2016, CX5 II 2016-, Mazda2 III 2014-2022, Mazda3 III 2013-2019, Mazda6 III 2012-, MX30 2020- ...

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    Why was the Peugeot making crackling noises?

    Autodata cuts through the noise for a garage struggling with one car whose snaps and crackles are drownin ...

    Autodata cuts through the noise for a garage struggling with one car whose snaps and crackles are drowning out the pop… The problem: “We are having difficulty diagnosing a crackling noise from the rad ...

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    Common issues with the throttle body

    Febi outlines a common issue with the throttle body on certain Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Mitsubis ...

    Febi outlines a common issue with the throttle body on certain Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi models with 1.9 and 2.0 TDi engines. This relates to febi part 44945. Problem Engine managem ...

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    What causes engine rattling noise?

    Febi explores a common problem with engine noise affecting a range of vehicles. The relevant part number ...

    Febi explores a common problem with engine noise affecting a range of vehicles. The relevant part number is febi 181945. Febi 181945 fits: Opel/Vauxhall Astra J (P10), Astra J GTC, Astra K (B16 ), Ins ...

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    Why was the Range Rover Evoque leaking fluid?

    Autodata lends a helping hand to a garage clutching at straws. The problem: "We have previously replaced ...

    Autodata lends a helping hand to a garage clutching at straws. The problem: "We have previously replaced the transmission oil cooler on a customer's 2013 Range Rover Evoque due to a transmission fluid ...

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    What's wrong with the Mazda's brake hose?

    Febi outlines a common fault affecting Mazda 3 I and II and Mazda 5 I and II’s brake hose. The relevant f ...

    Febi outlines a common fault affecting Mazda 3 I and II and Mazda 5 I and II’s brake hose. The relevant febi part numbers are ADM55390 and ADBP530000. The brake warning light in the instrument cluster ...

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