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How to align the headlights on a Tesla

|Date: August 06, 2024

How to align the headlights on a Tesla

Delphi’s latest video on its Masters of Motion hub for independent garage technicians shows how to align ...

Delphi’s latest video on its Masters of Motion hub for independent garage technicians shows how to align Tesla headlights. Delphi says that through its Masters of Motion training hub, it is committed ...

August 06, 2024
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Understanding Hybrid Wiper Blades

|Date: August 22, 2016

Understanding Hybrid Wiper Blades

Confusion can sometimes reign amongst garages when technicians are faced with hybrid wiper blades, accord ...

Confusion can sometimes reign amongst garages when technicians are faced with hybrid wiper blades, according to global manufacturer TRICO. To assist, Product and Brand Manager, Sam Robinson, answers f ...

August 22, 2016
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Mercedes-Benz AFM issues – what’s the cause?

|Date: August 07, 2016

Mercedes-Benz AFM issues – what’s the cause?

Thijs Jasnik, COO, ACtronics, explains the technology behind a Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) with VDO ECU. ...

Thijs Jasnik, COO, ACtronics, explains the technology behind a Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) with VDO ECU. ...

August 07, 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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Key maintenance advice for Lane Departure Warning systems

|Date: July 10, 2016

Key maintenance advice for Lane Departure Warning systems

How lane departure warning systems work and why correct operation is vital by Pro-Align’s Paul Beaurain. ...

How lane departure warning systems work and why correct operation is vital by Pro-Align’s Paul Beaurain. ...

July 10, 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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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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Electric Power Steering – How does it work? (Part 2)

|Date: June 12, 2016

Electric Power Steering – How does it work? (Part 2)

The communication between the vehicle and potential fault codes. ...

The communication between the vehicle and potential fault codes. ...

June 12, 2016
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How do EGR valves work?

|Date: June 04, 2016

How do EGR valves work?

SMPE looks at the reasons for failure & diagnosis tips. ...

SMPE looks at the reasons for failure & diagnosis tips. ...

June 04, 2016
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Electric Power Steering – How does it work? (Part 1)

|Date: May 14, 2016

Electric Power Steering – How does it work? (Part 1)

The construction and operation of a Hyundai i30 Electric Power Steering unit. ...

The construction and operation of a Hyundai i30 Electric Power Steering unit. ...

May 14, 2016
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How starters and alternators are tested

|Date: May 06, 2016

How starters and alternators are tested

Autoelectro recently had two identical part number OE units for a Renault on test. ...

Autoelectro recently had two identical part number OE units for a Renault on test. ...

May 06, 2016
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What’s inside a turbo?

|Date: April 25, 2016

What’s inside a turbo?

We’re all familiar with turbochargers and what they do, but do we really understand how they work? Improv ...

We’re all familiar with turbochargers and what they do, but do we really understand how they work? Improving efficiency A turbo is effectively a pump that forces more air into the engine. It improves ...

April 25, 2016
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High Intensity Discharge bulbs explained

|Date: April 08, 2016

High Intensity Discharge bulbs explained

The High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb was first used in the production of new vehicles back in 1991. In ...

The High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb was first used in the production of new vehicles back in 1991. In the 25 years since its first installation, HID bulbs have developed and have been recognised a ...

April 08, 2016
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Pico – Petrol gasoline running compression test

|Date: April 02, 2016

Pico – Petrol gasoline running compression test

In this video, which accompanies the 'Pressure School' article in April's issue of Professional Motor Mec ...

In this video, which accompanies the 'Pressure School' article in April's issue of Professional Motor Mechanic magazine, Steve Smith of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on how to carry out a runn ...

April 02, 2016
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Pico – Petrol gasoline cranking compression test

|Date: March 30, 2016

Pico – Petrol gasoline cranking compression test

In this video, which accompanies the 'Pressure School' article in April's issue of Professional Motor Mec ...

In this video, which accompanies the 'Pressure School' article in April's issue of Professional Motor Mechanic magazine, Steve Smith of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on how to carry out a cran ...

March 30, 2016
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