Professional Motor Mechanic

Solving an intermittent non-start problem

|Date: October 11, 2021

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: ...

October 11, 2021
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Cruise control failure: 2004 Volvo C70

|Date: October 08, 2021

Cruise control failure: 2004 Volvo C70

The Opus IVS team supports a customer with a Volvo cruise control failure and clutch pedal sensor fault. ...

The Opus IVS team supports a customer with a Volvo cruise control failure and clutch pedal sensor fault. Vehicle information Manufacturer: Volvo Models Affected: C70, S60, S80, V70 Years: 2001-2004 IV ...

October 08, 2021
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Scantec resolves an Audi power fault

|Date: August 25, 2021

Scantec resolves an Audi power fault

Scantec’s Ross Kemp is on the case to solve an ongoing problem concerning an Audi A4 FSi frequently losin ...

Scantec’s Ross Kemp is on the case to solve an ongoing problem concerning an Audi A4 FSi frequently losing power, with the engine even cutting out completely at times. Recently, a customer brought int ...

August 25, 2021
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Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3: Part two

|Date: June 23, 2021

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 ...

June 23, 2021
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How to rectify a fault on a Mercedes cooling fan

|Date: May 26, 2021

How to rectify a fault on a Mercedes cooling fan

The IVS 360 team provides Brownings Garage with essential step-by-step guidance for rectifying a cooling ...

The IVS 360 team provides Brownings Garage with essential step-by-step guidance for rectifying a cooling fan fault on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz. Case study info Vehicle model and fault: Mercedes-Benz C-Cla ...

May 26, 2021
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Diagnostic investigation on a BMW i3

|Date: May 24, 2021

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 ...

May 24, 2021
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The benefits of knowing various electrical systems

|Date: May 20, 2021

The benefits of knowing various electrical systems

Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp presents a recent case where knowing the details of a specific brand’s var ...

Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp presents a recent case where knowing the details of a specific brand’s various electrical systems is the only way to prevent unnecessary costs and delays. As a diagnosti ...

May 20, 2021
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Fiat 500 fix: Engine misfires from cold

|Date: April 19, 2021

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 ...

April 19, 2021
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The cause of a Range Rover suspension warning

|Date: March 30, 2021

The cause of a Range Rover suspension warning

In its first contribution to PMM, the IVS 360 team explains how it went about supporting a workshop with ...

In its first contribution to PMM, the IVS 360 team explains how it went about supporting a workshop with a 2013 Range Rover showing a critical suspension fault warning. Vehicle information Brand: Land ...

March 30, 2021
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Scantec uncovers parasitic battery drain cause

|Date: March 15, 2021

Scantec uncovers parasitic battery drain cause

Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp explains how his team came to uncover the culprit of parasitic battery dra ...

Scantec Automotive’s Ross Kemp explains how his team came to uncover the culprit of parasitic battery drain on a Mercedes C220 CDi Sport. We were recently asked to investigate an intermittent parasiti ...

March 15, 2021
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PICO tackles a Renault Zoe fault

|Date: January 19, 2021

PICO tackles a Renault Zoe fault

PICO technician Steve Smith confronts a Renault Zoe presenting worrying electric failure messages to the ...

PICO technician Steve Smith confronts a Renault Zoe presenting worrying electric failure messages to the driver. Here, PMM finds out how Steve identified the root cause of the problem. Manufacturer: R ...

January 19, 2021
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Scantec runs through a diagnostic case

|Date: December 22, 2020

Scantec runs through a diagnostic case

Scantec Automotive's Ross Kemp presents a diagnostic case that perfectly exemplifies why reading fault co ...

Scantec Automotive's Ross Kemp presents a diagnostic case that perfectly exemplifies why reading fault codes and replacing parts is simply not enough to solve the underlying problem. We were recently ...

December 22, 2020
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PICO takes a look at a vehicle charging fault

|Date: November 18, 2020

PICO takes a look at a vehicle charging fault

PICO technician Ben Martins faces a Renault Kangoo that is refusing to charge. Here is how he tackled the ...

PICO technician Ben Martins faces a Renault Kangoo that is refusing to charge. Here is how he tackled the problem… Vehicle information Vehicle: Renault Kangoo Engine code: 5AM 400 Year: 2014 Symptom: ...

November 18, 2020
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PICO runs through a BMW fault: Part 2

|Date: November 06, 2020

PICO runs through a BMW fault: Part 2

Following on from part one of this feature, we rejoin PICO Technician Steve Smith as he continues his bre ...

Following on from part one of this feature, we rejoin PICO Technician Steve Smith as he continues his breakdown of how to locate the intermittent knocking noises coming from a troublesome BMW. After o ...

November 06, 2020
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Scantec solves a Ford Fiesta issue

|Date: October 21, 2020

Scantec solves a Ford Fiesta issue

Ross Kemp of Scantec Automotive wrestles with a Ford Fiesta that was exhibiting a central locking problem ...

Ross Kemp of Scantec Automotive wrestles with a Ford Fiesta that was exhibiting a central locking problem. Here’s how he managed to solve the issue… As a German car diagnostic specialist, I often find ...

October 21, 2020
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