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    Mechanex 2022 preview

    Mechanex is back for 2022 and we bring you everything you need to know about this years' show including e ...

    Mechanex is back for 2022 and we bring you everything you need to know about this years' show including exhibitors, seminar schedule and what to expect over the two day event! Where: Sandown Park, ESH ...

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    Part two: Pico outlines Honda Civic diagnosis

    We follow up on last month’s case study from Pico Technology detailing Ives Garage’s diagnosis of a Honda ...

    We follow up on last month’s case study from Pico Technology detailing Ives Garage’s diagnosis of a Honda Civic experiencing abnormal levels of vibration whilst accelerating. Welcome back. Hopefully b ...

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    Pico outlines Honda Civic diagnosis

    This month’s case study from Pico Technology details Ives Garage’s diagnosis of a Honda Civic experiencin ...

    This month’s case study from Pico Technology details Ives Garage’s diagnosis of a Honda Civic experiencing abnormal levels of vibration whilst accelerating. NVH diagnostics requires a methodical appro ...

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    Pico extends range offering

    Pico Technology has launched the latest addition to their PicoBNC++ range, the TA496 PicoBNC++ 60 A DC co ...

    Pico Technology has launched the latest addition to their PicoBNC++ range, the TA496 PicoBNC++ 60 A DC compact current clamp, offering users improved comfort and accessibility and ease of use. Physica ...

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    Pico continues to solve Audi fault

    In the second part of this feature, Pico technician Steve Smith resolves the problem causing an Audi Q7 e ...

    In the second part of this feature, Pico technician Steve Smith resolves the problem causing an Audi Q7 e-tron charging issues. Vehicle Information Manufacturer: Audi Model: Q7 e-tron Hybrid Year: 201 ...

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    Plug-in charger failure on an Audi Q7 e-tron

    In the first part of this feature, Pico technician Steve Smith tackles an Audi Q7 e-tron which is failing ...

    In the first part of this feature, Pico technician Steve Smith tackles an Audi Q7 e-tron which is failing to charge. Vehicle Information Manufacturer: Audi Model: Q7 e-tron Hybrid Year: 2017 Model cod ...

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    Pico outlines app for technicians

    PMM hears from Pico about its latest development – the PicoScope app for technicians. Oscilloscope-based ...

    PMM hears from Pico about its latest development – the PicoScope app for technicians. Oscilloscope-based diagnostics is very much a hot topic at the moment, but what is it and is it within reach of al ...

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    Pico launches PicoScope 7 Automotive

    Pico Technology has released the first stable version of its latest generation of automotive oscilloscope ...

    Pico Technology has released the first stable version of its latest generation of automotive oscilloscope software, PicoScope 7 Automotive. It is available to download for free by automotive vehicle r ...

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    The 2021 PMM Awards

    The PMM Awards have returned for 2021, taking a look back at some of the top content from across the year ...

    The PMM Awards have returned for 2021, taking a look back at some of the top content from across the year. Read on to find out who has won! We do our best each and every month to produce a magazine th ...

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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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    Solving an intermittent non-start problem

    In the first part of this feature, PICO Technician Steve Smith investigates a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, the e ...

    In the first part of this feature, PICO Technician Steve Smith investigates a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, the engine of which is (mostly) refusing to start. Vehicle information Manufacturer: Vauxhall Model: ...

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    Pico launches PicoScope 7 Automotive

    Pico Technology has released the first stable version of its latest generation of automotive oscilloscope ...

    Pico Technology has released the first stable version of its latest generation of automotive oscilloscope software, PicoScope 7 Automotive. This release builds on use by vehicle manufacturers and inde ...

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    Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3: Part two

    Following on from last month’s case study, we catch up with Pico technician Steve Smith as he begins day ...

    Following on from last month’s case study, we catch up with Pico technician Steve Smith as he begins day two of diagnosing a BMW i3 that is refusing to switch to ‘Ready Mode’ and is displaying a drive ...

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    Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3

    Pico technician Steve Smith puts his EV diagnostic skills to the test with a BMW i3 that is refusing to s ...

    Pico technician Steve Smith puts his EV diagnostic skills to the test with a BMW i3 that is refusing to switch to ‘Ready Mode’ and is displaying a drivetrain error message. Vehicle information Manufac ...

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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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