...Vehicle platforms having overlaps on year of manufacturer are increasingly common. This leads to changes and variations of the models and choices of parts fitted to the vehicle. A common misconception is that ‘they look the same so it will be fine’, but this is not always the cas...
...Engine restart times can be critical to the driver's peace-of-mind. Stop/start systems control this and the technology continues to advance. Denso have recently developed a new starter motor which has been equipped with a Tandem Solenoid (TS). This new system is designed to reduce start...
...Fitting error causing engine coolant to leak onto alternator can cause belt slip on a 2001-09 Mini R50/R52/R53 with 1.6 &1.4 petrol engines. All vehicles with W10 engine code are affected from 2003 onwards. Alternators fitted to the above vehicle are being returned under warranty af...
...We have come across numerous issues of Starter Motors fitted to Fiat Doblos 1.3 Multijet Diesel engines between 2006 and 2011 where they have been returned burnt out. This failure is also very common on old core returned showing the mode of failure is caused due to a vehicle fault (faul...
...Basic understanding of StARS (Stop start Alternator Reversible System) 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 design allows the con...
...Alternator pulley/bearing failure caused by water contamination on crankshaft pulley Ford Transit 2.2TDCi 2006-2012 Part Number affected: AEK2977 A known fault exists which can result in a charging fault and/or noise from the drive belt system. The fault occurs due to water and dirt...
...Underlying issues causing starter motor failure must be investigated – not ignored. Autoelectro, the UK's largest independent rotating electrics remanufacturer and supplier, has vast experience in the automotive industry. Here, the company has leaned on more than 30 years' experience...
...Alternator/Starter Failure Caused by Fuel and Water Ingress The number of failures caused due to fluid contamination is rising. Many applications now have starter motors and alternators installed under or around some form of lubricant/fluid component or pipes. Fuel filters, power steering...
...Alternator/Starter Known Faults Renault Clio 2.0 Petrol 2000 – 2013 AEA4200, AEK2100 & AEK3386 The vehicle this alternator is fitted to has a known fault with the drive belt system which causes the belt to slip and come off. The fault is caused due to the failure of the bearings...
...Alternator/Starter Known Faults Vehicle: Rover 214/414 1.4 1992 – 2000 Part number affected: AES7108 There are known faults with the vehicle this starter motor is fitted to which cause the starter motor to burn out and fail prematurely. The symptom can be either the engine cranks...