Professional Motor Mechanic

The process of identifying a faulty glow plug

|Date: April 13, 2021

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 ...

April 13, 2021
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Autodata looks at an engine misfire fault

|Date: January 08, 2021

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 ...

January 08, 2021
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ECOBAT develops online assessment

|Date: October 27, 2020

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 ...

October 27, 2020
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Banner Batteries combats emissions

|Date: October 26, 2020

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 ...

October 26, 2020
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NGK offers tips for installing Lambda sensors

|Date: September 23, 2020

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 ...

September 23, 2020
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Ignition lead sets

|Date: January 28, 2020

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 ...

January 28, 2020
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‘Preventative maintenance is key at this time of year’

|Date: September 19, 2019

‘Preventative maintenance is key at this time of year’

In readiness for the changing of the seasons, ignition specialist NGK is urging workshops to recommend to ...

In readiness for the changing of the seasons, ignition specialist NGK is urging workshops to recommend to owners of diesel cars that they replace their glow plugs now. Diesel has undergone a huge amou ...

September 19, 2019
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Micro-hybrid battery technologies

|Date: September 17, 2019

Micro-hybrid battery technologies

Russell Shea, Business Development Manager at Banner Batteries, outlines what you need to know about micr ...

Russell Shea, Business Development Manager at Banner Batteries, outlines what you need to know about micro-hybrid battery technology. As many in the industry acknowledge, the days of simply selling an ...

September 17, 2019
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Modern-day difficulties

|Date: September 16, 2019

Modern-day difficulties

Clarios, the global battery manufacturer behind the VARTA brand, estimates that as of 2020 every third ca ...

Clarios, the global battery manufacturer behind the VARTA brand, estimates that as of 2020 every third car that enters a workshop will be equipped with start-stop technology. This presents workshops w ...

September 16, 2019
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Common Faults with VW Polo – Starter Motor Gear Teeth

|Date: February 14, 2019

Common Faults with VW Polo – Starter Motor Gear Teeth

Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – whic ...

Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – which, unless acted on, could cause the premature failure of the starter motor. ...

February 14, 2019
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Starter Motors & Alternators – Nissan & Ford

|Date: January 16, 2019

Starter Motors & Alternators – Nissan & Ford

Autoelectro has diagnosed and resolved an issue on two Nissan models, as well as a common problem linking ...

Autoelectro has diagnosed and resolved an issue on two Nissan models, as well as a common problem linking overcharging alternators and the ‘smart charge’ system. ...

January 16, 2019
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Diagnosing the Ignition System

|Date: December 31, 2018

Diagnosing the Ignition System

Diagnosing the high-tech vehicles of today can even prove to be a challenging process for well- trained t ...

Diagnosing the high-tech vehicles of today can even prove to be a challenging process for well- trained technicians. Walker Products explains more. ...

December 31, 2018
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Common Starter & Alternator Faults

|Date: December 12, 2018

Common Starter & Alternator Faults

Autoelectro investigates the premature failure of the alternator clutch pulley and bearings, and starter ...

Autoelectro investigates the premature failure of the alternator clutch pulley and bearings, and starter motor burnout on a VW Tiguan. ...

December 12, 2018
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Early Starter Motor Failure – 1.4 Fiat Grande Punto

|Date: October 15, 2018

Early Starter Motor Failure – 1.4 Fiat Grande Punto

A fault on a Fiat model, triggered by a corroded earth point which results in poor starting, is causing p ...

A fault on a Fiat model, triggered by a corroded earth point which results in poor starting, is causing premature failures, says Autoelectro. ...

October 15, 2018
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Bright Sparks

|Date: September 18, 2018

Bright Sparks

Tim Howes, of NGK Spark Plugs, explains why the spark plug is the pacemaker at the heart of every petrol ...

Tim Howes, of NGK Spark Plugs, explains why the spark plug is the pacemaker at the heart of every petrol engine. ...

September 18, 2018
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