...[EN] Toyota and Lexus Hybrid ‘high voltage’ shutdown procedure This video shows the shutdown process that needs to be carried out when working on, or in the close proximity of, any part of the high voltage system on the Toyota Prius, Toyota Auris/Corolla and Lexus CT200h mod...
...Some modern vehicle diesel systems are prone to air-locks when the fuel line is disconnected e.g. During a fuel filter replacement, air in the fuel system will prevent the engine from starting. In this video we show a fuel filter change on such a system, and how to use the Blue Print fuel...
...A Mazda without a spark A Mazda MX-5 (MK2) was coming out of hibernation to enjoy the brief spring sunshine. The owner noticed that their pride and joy was not performing as well as it should. After a bit of tinkering, changing the spark plugs and the air filter, they decided to take it...
...Toyota Timing Chain Replacement 1ND--E52C For the next instalment of Blue Print TV we show you how to replace a vehicles timing chain. For the purpose of this video we have removed the engine from the vehicle to provide a clearer view of the process required....
...Diagnosing wide band O2 sensors Blue Print Technical Consultant Jim Gilmour, takes a look at 4 Wire Wide Band Oxygen Sensors, how they work and how to correctly diagnose faults. Despite what the experts say, oxygen sensor diagnosis is not easy. When an oxygen sensor fails completely,...
...Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell February 2017 What damaged the starter? This 2006 Peugeot Partner had been recovered to the workshop, because the clutch had failed. The van had been driving smoothly with no warning signs of the impending clutch failure, when suddenly a loud screech was b...
...Mini Wheel Bearing Replacement In this video we look at a BMW Mini with multiple warning lamps on and a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. A diagnosis and replacement is then carried out to the left hand front wheel bearing and ABS sensor....
...Ford Focus - exhaust fixing missing Sometimes jumping to conclusions can blind you to the true nature of the problem. This was certainly the case with this 2006 Ford Focus. The owner was capable of carrying out a few repairs, and when he had heard his exhaust knocking around under the m...
...Ford Focus Blower - High Speed Only The resistor pack is fitted into the heater housing just above the passenger footwell Some owners will bring their motor in at the first hint of a problem. Others, like the owner of this 2003 Ford Focus, will happily drive around putting up with a few...
...Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell SMART Car - Unusual ABS Symptoms The old corroded reluctor ring was replaced with a new one curing the problem This 2007 Smart Fortwo was in our workshop because the owner was complaining of a power loss problem. He informed us that the power loss was acc...