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    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 ...

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    The latest developments in Battery Support Units

    Here, GYS’ Neil Pulsford explains the latest developments in Battery Support Units and what technicians n ...

    Here, GYS’ Neil Pulsford explains the latest developments in Battery Support Units and what technicians need to know about this part. Car makers first started using Battery Support Units in the mid-to ...

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    How spark plugs can help reduce emissions

    Denso details how using modern spark plugs is crucial in the fight against emissions. Vehicle manufacture ...

    Denso details how using modern spark plugs is crucial in the fight against emissions. Vehicle manufacturers design the vehicles in their ranges to meet the environmental regulations of the country the ...

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    NGK outlines BoxClever loyalty scheme

    NGK’s BoxClever UK independent garage loyalty scheme is a long-standing success story with thousands of g ...

    NGK’s BoxClever UK independent garage loyalty scheme is a long-standing success story with thousands of garages gaining points and prizes following the purchase of the company’s ignition and sensor co ...

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    Hella offers a solution for technicians

    Hella’s Tech World website is helping technicians across the UK  diagnose ignition coil faults. Here, we ...

    Hella’s Tech World website is helping technicians across the UK  diagnose ignition coil faults. Here, we present some of the advice found on the website for measuring ignition coils. Regardless of the ...

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    The importance of testing and charging batteries

    A recent webinar revealed some very interesting facts to the Rotronics team about technicians’ approach t ...

    A recent webinar revealed some very interesting facts to the Rotronics team about technicians’ approach to battery management. Here, Managing Director of Rotronics, Ken Clark emphasises the importance ...

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    Autoelectro runs through smart charge alternators

    Autoelectro provides a look at smart charge alternators, exploring the complexity of their design and how ...

    Autoelectro provides a look at smart charge alternators, exploring the complexity of their design and how they have evolved over time. Smart charge – or intelligent charge – alternators have been avai ...

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    The process of glow plug replacement

    NGK, the ignition and sensor specialist, presents how the glow plug replacement process can vary dependin ...

    NGK, the ignition and sensor specialist, presents how the glow plug replacement process can vary depending on the vehicle model and how it has been driven. On vehicles used mainly for long motorway jo ...

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    Fiat 500 fix: Engine misfires from cold

    In this case study, Pico technician Steve Smith describes the diagnostic techniques involved when faced w ...

    In this case study, Pico technician Steve Smith describes the diagnostic techniques involved when faced with a misfire symptom during cold starts in engines that utilise TwinAir technology. Manufactur ...

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    The process of identifying a faulty glow plug

    Denso explains how identifying a faulty glow plug becomes relatively simple when you use your trusty mult ...

    Denso explains how identifying a faulty glow plug becomes relatively simple when you use your trusty multimeter. The basics of a glow plug are easy to explain. They are essential for ignition in diese ...

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    Autodata looks at an engine misfire fault

    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. Ford Ecosport - Lack of power and en ...

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    ECOBAT develops online assessment

    To complement its ONE BOX battery testing solution, ECOBAT has developed a video and online assessment to ...

    To complement its ONE BOX battery testing solution, ECOBAT has developed a video and online assessment to equip technicians with the skills to confidently install stop-start batteries. Following the s ...

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    Banner Batteries combats emissions

    Despite the focus on engines when it comes to air quality, the humble battery remains an integral compone ...

    Despite the focus on engines when it comes to air quality, the humble battery remains an integral component in the fight against emissions. Russel Shea, Business Development Manager at Banner Batterie ...

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    NGK offers tips for installing Lambda sensors

    Ignition specialist NGK provides a few pointers on how to properly install Lambda sensors. When it comes ...

    Ignition specialist NGK provides a few pointers on how to properly install Lambda sensors. When it comes to Lambda sensors, the longevity of the component rests on two aspects: the first is the qualit ...

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    Ignition lead sets

    NGK has launched a range of ignition lead sets in the UK. The range comprises more than 40 part numbers, ...

    NGK has launched a range of ignition lead sets in the UK. The range comprises more than 40 part numbers, including copper core, carbon and inductive resistor types. The company claims that its ignitio ...

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