Edd from Uckfield Motor Services looks at some best practice advice when it comes to mass air flow sensors with Elta Automotive. So mass air flow sensors basically do what it says on a tin. They detect the amount of air that’s taken in through the intake and that’s going into the engine at any ...

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In this video, Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services, explains how wheel speed sensors work, why they fail, and the most common causes of incorrect diagnosis and unnecessary returns. Learn how to correctly test sensors using diagnostic scanners, multimeters, and oscilloscopes and understand the key differences between passive and active sensors. We also cover essential ...

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The longer nights and older cars we’re experiencing this winter makes reliable bulbs a must-have. But do you have to pay OE prices? ELTA Automotive, the official licensee and custodian of the Lucas lighting brand in the UK, argues that you don’t. With the UK vehicle parc ageing rapidly and lighting technology becoming more advanced, ...

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Mass Airflow Sensors (MAFS) are often misdiagnosed. This video shows how to diagnose faults correctly, and to avoid common mistakes that are made. Ed from Uckfield Motor Services also provides an explanation of what MAFS do and highlights the importance of fitting parts from a credible brand: For more information, click here.  

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Recently Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services spoke about best practice when it comes to troubleshooting EGR valve problems and the benefits of choosing a reputable supplier, such as Elta. When it comes to a faulty EGR valve, most of the time there’s an engine management light on there, running issues, things like that. You’ve ...

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As a leading supplier of automotive bulbs to the aftermarket, ELTA Automotive is steadfast in its commitment to delivering exceptional quality, outstanding performance, and uncompromising safety standards. ‘‘At ELTA, we’re immensely proud to support the aftermarket, providing a real alternative to OE products that empowers distributors to remain competitive and win business from main dealers,” ...

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In this video, Ed talks about best practice when it comes to EGR Valves, discussing everything from what is an EGR Valve to how to diagnose faults and much more. For more information on Elta products, click here.  

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PMM takes a look at two new bulb ranges from Lucas. For nearly 150 years, the Lucas brand has illuminated our paths – long before the Ford Model T rolled off the production line, and even before the first Mercedes ‘horseless carriage.’ From the seas to the streets, Lucas lighting has been trusted by generations. ...

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The heater resistor is also known as the heater blower motor resistor or blower speed controller because it fundamentally controls the fan speed of the interior heater. Here, ELTA Automotive’s TechASSIST team looks at the different types of resistors, the causes and symptoms of failure, and offers advice on diagnosing faults. Original type heater resistors The original resistor-based blower ...

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Vehicle electronics supplier, Elta Automotive, is now supplying the VOLT brand product range. The brand brings more to the table than just components, as it shows here with in-depth, technical advice on lambda sensors. Lambda sensors were first fitted to cars in 1977 to improve the efficiency of combustion engines and help to reduce harmful exhaust emissions such as carbon monoxide. ...

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