...Moveable Release Bearing Face Various BMW 1, 3 and 5 Series Concerns; We have been receiving enquiries about the release bearings rotating clutch interface appearing to be loose/faulty. Moveable/Loose Bearing Face Method; Please be aware that the front rotating clutch interface w...
...One wheel speed sensor causing multiple systems faults Vehicle network diagrams were used to identify modules on a common circuit The connector may be grey or black depending vehicle configuration As more and more systems share data from various sensors, vehicle manufacturers have...
...Now and then, we meet a vehicle from an era that had little in the way of digital diagnostics. A recent Autobiz Helpline case came our way, with just what we needed to prove that old technology could benefit from new diagnostics. A garage was faced with a Ford Capri 2.8i V6, with mechanic...
...We recently assisted a customer with a Fiat Scudo 120 Multijet, fitted with an RHK engine. This vehicle came into his workshop as a non-running vehicle. The DTCs on the ECM were endless. Codes were present for Reference voltage error, Analog to Digital converter, Internal memory error,...
...New towbar causes a breakdown Bernard Clarke, Clarke's Garage Cavan Poorly routed towbar wiring had melted onto the exhaust, causing the breakdown A customer rang me while he was broken down on the motorway. The engine had cut out as he was driving, immediately after he had applie...
...A new turbocharger but boost is still weak A recent call to the Autobiz Helpline, was about a Renault Traffic 1.6 dCi, fitted with an R9M turbocharged engine. The original issue was a failed turbocharger, which was replaced with an OE unit, but the issue of low boost persisted. Nothing...
...Steve Rothwell Takles from the workshop Slipped suspension bush - Nissan Juke Coming up for the NCT, this owner was confident that his 2013 Nissan Juke was going to sail through the test, to be fair most owners are pretty optimistic about their vehicles when it comes to the NCT and many...
...Nissan Navara 2.3 dCi with sensor confusion Frequently at the Technical Helpline, more questions are arising regarding AdBlue system errors. The most common, concerns the mileage countdown displayed on the instrument cluster that warns the driver to seek help as the impending non-start...
...Used as a local delivery vehicle by a nearby florist, this 1989 Nissan S Cargo was the perfect little run-around. Due to its novel shape, it was an attention grabber. The little Nissan 1.5 is often called the Snail, due not only to its name, but also its shape. Because of it's unique shap...
...42 June/July 2020 AUTOBIZ See this and 1,000s more Tech Tips on TechTips.ieTech BitsJOBSJOBSWith Tim StockIt has always been important during diagnostic testing to perform electrical testing in a running state. This means when checking circuits, it is best practice to load test...