Professional Motor Mechanic

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 6: Actuators, function tests, adjustments/settings and special functions

|Date: July 22, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 6: Actuators, function tests, adjustments/settings and special functions

For the sixth instalment in this series of Bosch ESI 2.0 technical articles we want to go into a bit more ...

For the sixth instalment in this series of Bosch ESI 2.0 technical articles we want to go into a bit more detail by covering some of the advanced functions that can be performed on the vehicle. ...

July 22, 2016
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Turbo problems – Compressor complaints

|Date: July 12, 2016

Turbo problems – Compressor complaints

MAHLE explains why compressor contamination or stress can cause issues. ...

MAHLE explains why compressor contamination or stress can cause issues. ...

July 12, 2016
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How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 5: ESI 2.0 software – Keeping your KTS up-to-date

|Date: July 06, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 5: ESI 2.0 software – Keeping your KTS up-to-date

In this issue, we show you how to maximise the capabilities of the tool in your workshop by keeping your ...

In this issue, we show you how to maximise the capabilities of the tool in your workshop by keeping your software bang up-to-date. ...

July 06, 2016
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Is the brake booster defective?

|Date: July 02, 2016

Is the brake booster defective?

TRW Aftermarket offers its simple steps to help you diagnose a faulty brake booster. ...

TRW Aftermarket offers its simple steps to help you diagnose a faulty brake booster. ...

July 02, 2016
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How to fix a steering creaking noise on a Skoda Fabia

|Date: June 30, 2016

How to fix a steering creaking noise on a Skoda Fabia

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

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through its technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

June 30, 2016
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Fault to fix – catalysed DPFs

|Date: June 26, 2016

Fault to fix – catalysed DPFs

Autologic explains how they work and why they go wrong. ...

Autologic explains how they work and why they go wrong. ...

June 26, 2016
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Engine replacement – Did the gearbox match?

|Date: June 22, 2016

Engine replacement – Did the gearbox match?

Train4Auto Consultancy's Steve Carter looks at a non-starting Fiat Ducato with Bosch EDC 15C2 EMS after a ...

Train4Auto Consultancy's Steve Carter looks at a non-starting Fiat Ducato with Bosch EDC 15C2 EMS after a new engine fitment. ...

June 22, 2016
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How to fix an issue with a faulty DPF on a Vauxhall Zafira

|Date: June 20, 2016

How to fix an issue with a faulty DPF on a Vauxhall Zafira

Stuart Still, Technical Trainer, EEC looks at an issue where the warning light was illuminated and the ca ...

Stuart Still, Technical Trainer, EEC looks at an issue where the warning light was illuminated and the car was in ‘limp’ mode. I was recently contacted by one of our distributors and asked if I would ...

June 20, 2016
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How to fix a rear knocking noise on a Mazda 5

|Date: June 18, 2016

How to fix a rear knocking noise on a Mazda 5

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

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through its technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

June 18, 2016
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How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 4: Actual value analysis, time profile and data recording

|Date: June 16, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 4: Actual value analysis, time profile and data recording

This time around we’ll go through actual value analysis, time profile and data recording ...

This time around we’ll go through actual value analysis, time profile and data recording ...

June 16, 2016
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Why do a/c components fail?

|Date: June 02, 2016

Why do a/c components fail?

Are you a serial a/c compressor killer? ...

Are you a serial a/c compressor killer? ...

June 02, 2016
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Why do brake cables fail?

|Date: May 31, 2016

Why do brake cables fail?

FAI explains how to spot the key warning signs. ...

FAI explains how to spot the key warning signs. ...

May 31, 2016
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How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 3: Trouble-shooting and SIS repair instructions

|Date: May 19, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 3: Trouble-shooting and SIS repair instructions

This time around we’ll go through the Service Information System (SIS) and ‘Trouble-shooting’ functions o ...

This time around we’ll go through the Service Information System (SIS) and ‘Trouble-shooting’ functions of the tool. ...

May 19, 2016
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How to diagnose a failed lambda sensor

|Date: May 17, 2016

How to diagnose a failed lambda sensor

Cambiere looks at the visual clues that a vehicle has defective sensors. ...

Cambiere looks at the visual clues that a vehicle has defective sensors. ...

May 17, 2016
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What’s causing indicator issues?

|Date: May 15, 2016

What’s causing indicator issues?

MS Motorservice International explains why fuel delivery module is so important to correct fuel tank func ...

MS Motorservice International explains why fuel delivery module is so important to correct fuel tank function. ...

May 15, 2016
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