...Toyota D-4D Oil Filter Replacement Tools Applicable References: ADT32118, ADT35502, ADT35504 Applications: Toyota D-4D Engines including - Auris, Avensis, Corolla Verso, RAV4, Verso The following tools are essential when changing the oil filter element on Toyota D-4D engines. The oil fil...
...Nissan Navara Fuel Pump ECU Reset 1. Take the vehicle for a drive until the engine is up to operating temperature 2. Turn everything off and keep the doors shut 3. Turn on the ignition so that all the dash lights come on 4. Wait 3 seconds 5. PUMP the accelerator pedal 5 times within 5 se...
...Sensing a commercial issue Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant The complaint was that when driven, the engine would run for only a short time before losing power and coming to a halt – at idle the engine would sometimes surge then stall. Because the company did...
...Electric Power Steering (EPS) - Part 1 Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant Electric Power Steering (EPS) or Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) has been around for the best part of two decades and is fitted to the majority of small and medium sized cars coming...
...The DENSO HP2 fuel pump explained ! Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant In the last Blue Print Magazine there was an article on an Isuzu fueling issue where the culprit was found to be the SCV (Suction Control Valve). To continue the theme, this article look...
...Electric Power Steering (EPS) - Part 2 Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant In the last edition of Blue Print Magazine we looked at the construction and operation of the Hyundai i30 electric power steering unit. This time we look at the communication between the EP...
...California Dreamin’ Written by Charles Figgins - Blue Print Technical Consultant With Mazda’s MX-5 about to be reincarnated into its fourth generation, this very popular two seater sports car has been in production for more than twenty five years and has sold over one million un...
...ADZ91107 and ADZ91113 Alternators We are aware of common vehicle faults associated with the charging system on Vauxhall Opel applications using the Isuzu 1.5 and 1.7 diesel engines. The aim of this bulletin is to allow the correct diagnosis prior to replacing the alternator, and to assist...
...We have encountered several cases of flywheel (spigot) bearing failure on some Mitsubishi models. The flywheel should be carefully checked or replaced when installing a new clutch assembly. The following points should be noted during routine clutch replacements: A seized flywheel bearing m...
...Hyundai Lantra 1.6/1.8 KF Models Only (With G4CR or G4*N DOHC engines) Caution when fitting ADC47514 Timing Belt We have experienced several claims for ‘timing belt failure’ on the above model. Thorough investigation has identified the cause as insufficient timing belt operat...