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    |Date: March 28, 2014
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    The diagnostic tester is still a large investment for most garages, and not all units are equal. They don’t all have the same functionality available, and neither can they communicate with every ECU o ...

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  • Why understanding the basics of diagnostics is so important

    |Date: March 20, 2014
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    Why understanding the basics of diagnostics is so important

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    Accurate and efficient diagnosis of vehicle complaints requires a sound understanding of basic diagnostic techniques and a good handle on the capabilities of your own scan tool. A technician within a ...

    March 20, 2014
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  • Hybrid technology – diagnosing high voltage systems

    |Date: February 26, 2014
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  • Troubleshooting double clutch failure

    |Date: January 26, 2014
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  • How to test Air Mass Meters while they’re still on the vehicle

    |Date: January 13, 2014
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  • EGR valve testing – the key steps

    |Date: December 09, 2013
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    These days, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems are commonplace on a wide range of petrol and diesel engines in an attempt to reduce nitrogen oxide exhaust emissions. Due to the harsh operating en ...

    December 09, 2013
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  • Eradicating a misfiring Mercedes ML

    |Date: December 04, 2013
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    VEHICLE: Mercedes-Benz ML YEAR: 2000 ENGINE: 2.7 612.963 SYSTEM: EDC15 Customer complaint This vehicle came into the workshop after paying a visit to another local garage in the area. They had done a ...

    December 04, 2013
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  • Vehicle troubleshooting: VW Passat 3C (Electronic Steering Column Lock unit)

    |Date: October 30, 2013
    Vehicle troubleshooting: VW Passat 3C (Electronic Steering Column Lock unit)

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    On the 2005-2011 VW Passat (3C), a common cause for the vehicle not starting is the Electronic Steering Column Lock unit. The symptoms for this particular problem can be recognised by the dash steerin ...

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  • DPFs – how to perform a ‘forced regeneration’

    |Date: October 07, 2013
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  • Rover 45 with MIL illuminated but no running issues

    |Date: October 02, 2013
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    VEHICLE DETAILS: Rover 45 ENGINE CODE: K16 YEAR: 2004 SYMPTOM: MIL illuminated, no running issues This car came to us with the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) illuminated, but no reports of any runni ...

    October 02, 2013
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  • EMS – Air Mass Meter fitting tips and in-house product testing

    |Date: September 19, 2013
    EMS - Air Mass Meter fitting tips and in-house product testing

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    Modern engine management systems are designed to ensure that engines run cleanly and efficiently in a diverse range of driving conditions. In order to meet these demanding requirements placed upon the ...

    September 19, 2013
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