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    |Date: September 16, 2015
    Ignition Coils – Everything you need to know

    Ignition Coils – Everything you need to know

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    ■ COMPANY: NGK SPARK PLUGS (UK) ■ STAND NUMBER: C28 Look under the bonnet of a modern vehicle and there is no doubt that the scene appears different to that of one of yester-year. With regards to igni ...

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  • How to overcome recurring alternator problems

    |Date: September 13, 2015
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    How to overcome recurring alternator problems

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    It has been reported many times that, even after replacing the faulty alternator with a new one on some Ford Smart Charge systems, the problem is still not resolved. Analysis undertaken by Rolling Com ...

    September 13, 2015
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  • How to spot the causes of starter motor problems

    |Date: February 27, 2015
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    How to spot the causes of starter motor problems

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    Many vehicles have faults with ignition switches which are often overlooked when diagnosing a starting problem. When the key does not spring back from the cranking position to the ignition position th ...

    February 27, 2015
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  • Identifying and overcoming ignition system complaints

    |Date: February 06, 2015
    Identifying and overcoming ignition system complaints

    Identifying and overcoming ignition system complaints

    Expert - Mark Astley, Senior Support Engineer, Mobiletron. ...

    Expert - Mark Astley, Senior Support Engineer, Mobiletron. ...

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  • Why the combustion process in some spark ignition engines is anything but normal

    |Date: January 09, 2015
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    Why the combustion process in some spark ignition engines is anything but normal

    In order to establish ‘abnormal’ combustion, we need to first consider ‘normal’ combustion. Irrespective ...

    In order to establish ‘abnormal’ combustion, we need to first consider ‘normal’ combustion. Irrespective of engine type (gasoline or diesel), normal combustion is where the combustion event that creat ...

    January 09, 2015
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  • The importance of fitting correct specification glow plugs

    |Date: December 23, 2014
    The importance of fitting correct specification glow plugs

    The importance of fitting correct specification glow plugs

    Diesel has obviously undergone a huge amount of change in the recent past. Although technology has moved ...

    Diesel has obviously undergone a huge amount of change in the recent past. Although technology has moved on, the glow plug is essentially doing the same job that it always has done in raising the temp ...

    December 23, 2014
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  • How do Stop-Start systems work?

    |Date: December 05, 2014
    How do Stop-Start systems work?

    How do Stop-Start systems work?

    The last few years have seen the introduction of Stop-Start systems by many manufacturers across various ...

    The last few years have seen the introduction of Stop-Start systems by many manufacturers across various vehicle models to improve fuel consumption and reduce exhaust emissions. ...

    December 05, 2014
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  • Diesel Workshop: Boom or Combust?

    |Date: December 02, 2014
    Diesel Workshop: Boom or Combust?

    Diesel Workshop: Boom or Combust?

    The first and major difference when comparing a diesel/compression ignition engine with its spark ignitio ...

    The first and major difference when comparing a diesel/compression ignition engine with its spark ignition counterpart is the way that fuel and air is prepared for combustion. The way that combustion ...

    December 02, 2014
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  • Spark plugs – the ‘small giant’ of the powertrain

    |Date: July 19, 2014
    Spark plugs - the 'small giant' of the powertrain

    Spark plugs – the ‘small giant’ of the powertrain

    Expert: Tim Howes, Deputy General Manager – Supply Chain & Technical Service, NGK Spark Plugs (UK)  When ...

    Expert: Tim Howes, Deputy General Manager – Supply Chain & Technical Service, NGK Spark Plugs (UK)  When it comes to automotive components the spark plug is the small giant of the powertrain. If someo ...

    July 19, 2014
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  • Are you Boxing Clever?

    |Date: July 11, 2014
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    Are you Boxing Clever?

    Now in its tenth year, NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd’s BoxClever garage loyalty scheme has been a huge success ...

    Now in its tenth year, NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd’s BoxClever garage loyalty scheme has been a huge success since its launch.  Based on the same principles as many retail-specific reward initiatives tha ...

    July 11, 2014
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  • How does the StARS system work?

    |Date: March 04, 2014
    How does the StARS system work?

    How does the StARS system work?

    The StARS system is a reversible alternator and replaces the conventional alternator and starter motor. T ...

    The StARS system is a reversible alternator and replaces the conventional alternator and starter motor. The reversible alternator provides the function of alternator and starter combined. The new desi ...

    March 04, 2014
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  • Myths and truths of starter motor faults

    |Date: November 11, 2013
    Myths and truths of starter motor faults

    Myths and truths of starter motor faults

    Myth 1: 'I replaced the starter motor as it has burnt out' After continued attempts at turning the igniti ...

    Myth 1: 'I replaced the starter motor as it has burnt out' After continued attempts at turning the ignition key with the engine turning over, but failing to start, the conclusion is frequently reached ...

    November 11, 2013
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  • A quick guide to ignition coils

    |Date: November 07, 2013
    A quick guide to ignition coils

    A quick guide to ignition coils

    The operating principle of the ignition coil is essentially the same for all types – whether the classic ...

    The operating principle of the ignition coil is essentially the same for all types – whether the classic can-type coil, or in a coil rail system. The device contains two copper wire windings and a lam ...

    November 07, 2013
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  • Major clutch and flywheel damage – was a detective starter motor to blame?

    |Date: August 06, 2013
    Major clutch and flywheel damage - was a detective starter motor to blame?

    Major clutch and flywheel damage – was a detective starter motor to blame?

    We recently had a starter motor returned to us under warranty that led to a fair bit of head scratching i ...

    We recently had a starter motor returned to us under warranty that led to a fair bit of head scratching in our technical department. The front bearing was dislodged, while the pinion teeth showed sign ...

    August 06, 2013
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  • Glow plug removal – 11 easy steps

    |Date: May 24, 2013
    Glow plug removal - 11 easy steps

    Glow plug removal – 11 easy steps

    In the event of a broken glow plug in the cylinder head the comprehensive glow plug removal kit (p/n 5205 ...

    In the event of a broken glow plug in the cylinder head the comprehensive glow plug removal kit (p/n 5205) from Laser Tools will let you drill out and grip the remaining glow plug body to pull it out ...

    May 24, 2013
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