Professional Motor Mechanic

Why had the Mazda lost it’s spark?

|Date: January 17, 2016

Why had the Mazda lost it’s spark?

Charles Figgins, Technical Consultant at Blue Print, looks at a poor running complaint on a Mazda MX-5 MK ...

Charles Figgins, Technical Consultant at Blue Print, looks at a poor running complaint on a Mazda MX-5 MK2 With Mazda’s MX 5 about to be reincarnated into its fourth generation, this popular two seate ...

January 17, 2016
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What caused tank troubles?

|Date: January 13, 2016

What caused tank troubles?

MS Motorservice International looks at fuel tank ventilation issues on Volvo S40/V40 1.6L/1.8L/2.0L & 1.9 ...

MS Motorservice International looks at fuel tank ventilation issues on Volvo S40/V40 1.6L/1.8L/2.0L & 1.9L/2.0L turbo models. ...

January 13, 2016
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How to fix condensation in headlamps on a Volvo V40

|Date: January 12, 2016

How to fix condensation in headlamps on a Volvo V40

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has ...

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has over 65 skilled technicians with a comprehensive understanding of those common problems that t ...

January 12, 2016
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How to fix an issue with sticking door handles on a Seat Ibiza

|Date: January 05, 2016

How to fix an issue with sticking door handles on a Seat Ibiza

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has ...

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has over 65 skilled technicians with a comprehensive understanding of those common problems that t ...

January 05, 2016
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How to fix an intermittent engine warning light issue on a Peugeot 308

|Date: January 05, 2016

How to fix an intermittent engine warning light issue on a Peugeot 308

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has ...

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has over 65 skilled technicians with a comprehensive understanding of those common problems that t ...

January 05, 2016
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Jeep Compass cylinder misfire issue

|Date: August 29, 2015

Jeep Compass cylinder misfire issue

VEHICLE: 2007 Jeep Compass; VW 2.0L TDI PD Engine (Code: BLY)TECHNICIAN: Daniel O’Connell, Auto & Marine ...

VEHICLE: 2007 Jeep Compass; VW 2.0L TDI PD Engine (Code: BLY)TECHNICIAN: Daniel O’Connell, Auto & Marine Electrical, IrelandDTCS: None ...

August 29, 2015
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Vauxhall Vectra with fuel pressure regulator issue

|Date: April 22, 2015

Vauxhall Vectra with fuel pressure regulator issue

Before I proceed to tell the tale of my one man mission to uncover the truth behind an issue that has bee ...

Before I proceed to tell the tale of my one man mission to uncover the truth behind an issue that has been bothering me for a while, it’s important to explain the back story. ...

April 22, 2015
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BMW 6-Cylinder with lack of power

|Date: April 22, 2015

BMW 6-Cylinder with lack of power

Technician: Andrew Clarke - Smart Tech Diagnostics, Western Sydney Vehicle Details: BMW 6-Cylinder 325i E ...

Technician: Andrew Clarke - Smart Tech Diagnostics, Western Sydney Vehicle Details: BMW 6-Cylinder 325i E36 Year: 1991 Symptom: Lack of power, hesitation and occasional cutting out ...

April 22, 2015
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Avoid a cooling catastrophe

|Date: March 05, 2015

Avoid a cooling catastrophe

You know the symptom, but do you know the cure? First Line Group explains. COOLING SYSTEM LEAKTypically, ...

You know the symptom, but do you know the cure? First Line Group explains. COOLING SYSTEM LEAKTypically, leaks can occur in any part of the cooling system, but if there is no visible evidence of the l ...

March 05, 2015
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Helping to prevent drive train noises

|Date: September 29, 2014

Helping to prevent drive train noises

In the UK Schaeffler is renowned for its leading LuK clutch, INA tensioner and FAG wheel bearing brands, ...

In the UK Schaeffler is renowned for its leading LuK clutch, INA tensioner and FAG wheel bearing brands, and the company always goes the extra mile to provide even better products for its customers. T ...

September 29, 2014
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How to overcome DPF servicing and repair issues

|Date: July 29, 2014

How to overcome DPF servicing and repair issues

With DPF checks now included in the MOT inspection, complete component removals could result in a failed ...

With DPF checks now included in the MOT inspection, complete component removals could result in a failed test and a subsequent invalid motor insurance claim. European emission legislation is becoming ...

July 29, 2014
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What is a judder damper?

|Date: April 30, 2014

What is a judder damper?

As a technology and development partner to the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, LuK – a brand of S ...

As a technology and development partner to the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, LuK – a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket – is well equipped to provide innovative solutions to the prob ...

April 30, 2014
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How is belt wear identified?

|Date: December 27, 2013

How is belt wear identified?

At the Gates workshop seminar that took place during May’s MECHANEX outing in Manchester, several garage ...

At the Gates workshop seminar that took place during May’s MECHANEX outing in Manchester, several garage mechanics from the North West of England were concerned about the same technical issue. The que ...

December 27, 2013
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Eradicating a misfiring Mercedes ML

|Date: December 04, 2013

Eradicating a misfiring Mercedes ML

VEHICLE: Mercedes-Benz ML YEAR: 2000 ENGINE: 2.7 612.963 SYSTEM: EDC15 Customer complaint This vehicle ca ...

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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Rover 45 with MIL illuminated but no running issues

|Date: October 02, 2013

Rover 45 with MIL illuminated but no running issues

VEHICLE DETAILS: Rover 45 ENGINE CODE: K16 YEAR: 2004 SYMPTOM: MIL illuminated, no running issues This ca ...

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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