Professional Motor Mechanic

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates whilst driving a Peugeot 3008

|Date: August 29, 2019

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates whilst driving a Peugeot 3008

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. FAULT: We have a 2016 Peugeot 3008 2.0 diesel in the worksho ...

August 29, 2019
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Best practice timing belts, tensioners and tools

|Date: August 28, 2019

Best practice timing belts, tensioners and tools

Gates explains how comebacks and common installation errors are being reduced with a focus on appropriate ...

Gates explains how comebacks and common installation errors are being reduced with a focus on appropriate tools and specific fitting instructions. In the latest series of Gates technical workshops, th ...

August 28, 2019
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Slightly off target

|Date: August 26, 2019

Slightly off target

Anthony Pickering explains how his approach to a troublesome Seat Toledo was initially slightly off targe ...

Anthony Pickering explains how his approach to a troublesome Seat Toledo was initially slightly off target, but all came good in the end. The title may not seem relevant at first glance, but after rea ...

August 26, 2019
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Best of both worlds

|Date: August 23, 2019

Best of both worlds

Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp explains how two specific cases highlighted the benefits of independents h ...

Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp explains how two specific cases highlighted the benefits of independents having access to both aftermarket and manufacturer diagnostic tools. As a diagnostic specialist, ...

August 23, 2019
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Case study: Premature wearing of the outer pad

|Date: August 23, 2019

Case study: Premature wearing of the outer pad

The latest Technical Guide from Apec, takes a look at a recent case study which addresses the problem of ...

The latest Technical Guide from Apec, takes a look at a recent case study which addresses the problem of premature wearing of the outer pad. This issue had spanned over a few months. It had started wi ...

August 23, 2019
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The bedding-in process

|Date: August 22, 2019

The bedding-in process

The “bedding-in” for brakes is essential for the brakes to perform optimally and friction is key for effi ...

The “bedding-in” for brakes is essential for the brakes to perform optimally and friction is key for efficient braking. Here, Apec explains Bedding-in as well as the Material Transfer Process. Definit ...

August 22, 2019
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ABS Warning Lamp Illuminated

|Date: July 09, 2019

ABS Warning Lamp Illuminated

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

July 09, 2019
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Booming Noise From Front of Vehicle

|Date: July 09, 2019

Booming Noise From Front of Vehicle

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

July 09, 2019
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Braking Systems

|Date: May 22, 2019

Braking Systems

HEVRA’s Pete Melville continues his series of articles focusing on hybrid and electric vehicles, as he tu ...

HEVRA’s Pete Melville continues his series of articles focusing on hybrid and electric vehicles, as he turns his attention to braking systems. ...

May 22, 2019
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Unchecked DPF Faults

|Date: May 22, 2019

Unchecked DPF Faults

Darren Darling takes a look at a classic case of DPF faults going unchecked or being misdiagnosed, and ex ...

Darren Darling takes a look at a classic case of DPF faults going unchecked or being misdiagnosed, and explains how to do the job the DPF Doctor way. ...

May 22, 2019
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Engine Hesitation & MIL Illuminated

|Date: May 22, 2019

Engine Hesitation & MIL Illuminated

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

May 22, 2019
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Resonance Noise Through Vehicle When Driving

|Date: May 22, 2019

Resonance Noise Through Vehicle When Driving

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

May 22, 2019
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Power Steering Procedures

|Date: April 16, 2019

Power Steering Procedures

Shaftec runs through the procedure for power steering control module replacement and reprogramming, steer ...

Shaftec runs through the procedure for power steering control module replacement and reprogramming, steering angle sensor centering, and software endstop learning. ...

April 16, 2019
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A/C System Common Issues; Expansion Valve Malfunction

|Date: April 16, 2019

A/C System Common Issues; Expansion Valve Malfunction

Symptoms of a failing expansion valve. ...

Symptoms of a failing expansion valve. ...

April 16, 2019
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Engine Stalls When Selecting Reverse Gear

|Date: April 15, 2019

Engine Stalls When Selecting Reverse Gear

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

April 15, 2019
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