Professional Motor Mechanic

How to solve a Porsche Hybrid brake vacuum issue

|Date: January 18, 2022

How to solve a Porsche Hybrid brake vacuum issue

Opus’ IVS 360 team supports a customer’s Porsche Cayenne 92A hybrid brake vacuum issue. Vehicle informati ...

Opus’ IVS 360 team supports a customer’s Porsche Cayenne 92A hybrid brake vacuum issue. Vehicle information Make: Porsche Model: Cayenne (2011 - 2017) Year: 2011-2017 Engine: Hybrid Tools required Dia ...

January 18, 2022
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Supporting the battery during diagnostic tests

|Date: December 16, 2021

Supporting the battery during diagnostic tests

3D Group explains why it’s essential technicians use the appropriate battery support when running diagnos ...

3D Group explains why it’s essential technicians use the appropriate battery support when running diagnostic tests on a vehicle. Imagine the following scenario: a vehicle has arrived at your workshop ...

December 16, 2021
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PICO diagnoses a Vauxhall Vectra fault

|Date: November 10, 2021

PICO diagnoses a Vauxhall Vectra fault

In the second part of this feature, PICO Technician Steve Smith gives his all to diagnose the problem cau ...

In the second part of this feature, PICO Technician Steve Smith gives his all to diagnose the problem causing the engine of a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra to refuse to start. After much frustration and with a ...

November 10, 2021
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Solving an intermittent non-start problem

|Date: October 11, 2021

Solving an intermittent non-start problem

In the first part of this feature, PICO Technician Steve Smith investigates a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, the e ...

In the first part of this feature, PICO Technician Steve Smith investigates a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, the engine of which is (mostly) refusing to start. Vehicle information Manufacturer: Vauxhall Model: ...

October 11, 2021
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Cruise control failure: 2004 Volvo C70

|Date: October 08, 2021

Cruise control failure: 2004 Volvo C70

The Opus IVS team supports a customer with a Volvo cruise control failure and clutch pedal sensor fault. ...

The Opus IVS team supports a customer with a Volvo cruise control failure and clutch pedal sensor fault. Vehicle information Manufacturer: Volvo Models Affected: C70, S60, S80, V70 Years: 2001-2004 IV ...

October 08, 2021
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Delphi advises on steering system issues

|Date: August 31, 2021

Delphi advises on steering system issues

Delphi Technologies offers some helpful tips and advice for diagnosing common steering system issues. A v ...

Delphi Technologies offers some helpful tips and advice for diagnosing common steering system issues. A vehicle's steering and suspension systems are intricate networks of components designed to ensur ...

August 31, 2021
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Scantec resolves an Audi power fault

|Date: August 25, 2021

Scantec resolves an Audi power fault

Scantec’s Ross Kemp is on the case to solve an ongoing problem concerning an Audi A4 FSi frequently losin ...

Scantec’s Ross Kemp is on the case to solve an ongoing problem concerning an Audi A4 FSi frequently losing power, with the engine even cutting out completely at times. Recently, a customer brought int ...

August 25, 2021
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Is it worth refurbishing a faulty FRM?

|Date: June 23, 2021

Is it worth refurbishing a faulty FRM?

OSCA cables offer remote diagnostic support from expert technicians. In this case study, the company expl ...

OSCA cables offer remote diagnostic support from expert technicians. In this case study, the company explains how one of its experts helped a customer encode an FRM module on a BMW 3 Series. Vehicle i ...

June 23, 2021
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Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3: Part two

|Date: June 23, 2021

Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3: Part two

Following on from last month’s case study, we catch up with Pico technician Steve Smith as he begins day ...

Following on from last month’s case study, we catch up with Pico technician Steve Smith as he begins day two of diagnosing a BMW i3 that is refusing to switch to ‘Ready Mode’ and is displaying a drive ...

June 23, 2021
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How to inspect secondary air valves

|Date: June 22, 2021

How to inspect secondary air valves

Noisy secondary air pump? Why do speed fluctuations occur on cold engines? What is the cause of the diagn ...

Noisy secondary air pump? Why do speed fluctuations occur on cold engines? What is the cause of the diagnostic trouble code P0410 and P0411? Here, the technical experts at MS Motorservice explain why ...

June 22, 2021
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Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3

|Date: May 24, 2021

Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3

Pico technician Steve Smith puts his EV diagnostic skills to the test with a BMW i3 that is refusing to s ...

Pico technician Steve Smith puts his EV diagnostic skills to the test with a BMW i3 that is refusing to switch to ‘Ready Mode’ and is displaying a drivetrain error message. Vehicle information Manufac ...

May 24, 2021
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The benefits of knowing various electrical systems

|Date: May 20, 2021

The benefits of knowing various electrical systems

Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp presents a recent case where knowing the details of a specific brand’s var ...

Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp presents a recent case where knowing the details of a specific brand’s various electrical systems is the only way to prevent unnecessary costs and delays. As a diagnosti ...

May 20, 2021
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Autodata runs through a fix on a Mini Clubman

|Date: May 18, 2021

Autodata runs through a fix on a Mini Clubman

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Mini Clubman horn not working Fault: ...

May 18, 2021
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Autodata shares a fix on a Jaguar E-Pace

|Date: May 17, 2021

Autodata shares a fix on a Jaguar E-Pace

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Aut ...

In this regular column, Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. Jaguar E-Pace fluid leak and abnorma ...

May 17, 2021
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How to fix a timing chain rattle on a Mazda 6

|Date: April 27, 2021

How to fix a timing chain rattle on a Mazda 6

The IVS 360 diagnostic team presents a case when a customer needed support with a 2007 Mazda 6 that was e ...

The IVS 360 diagnostic team presents a case when a customer needed support with a 2007 Mazda 6 that was exhibiting timing chain rattle on start-up. The IVS 360™ team recently supported a custom ...

April 27, 2021
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