...Autobiz Technical Helpline Not starting immediately after servicing As technicians, most have heard customers say those few words that we dread. “Ever since you looked at my car, it is now doing this.” An interesting case arrived at the Autobiz Technical Helpline line recently, w...
...Citroen Relay - Failing auxiliary belt tensioner With plenty of access there was ample room to fit the new tensioner While driving his 2003 Citroen Relay van, the owner had been listening to the ever-increasing whine from the auxiliary drive belt for some time. Not one to take action at...
...Premature starter failure from contamination Contamination from foreign material and fluids can cause damage to the internal parts of a starter, often bringing about an premature failure of the starter. Rotating electrics specialist Rhino Automotive has advice, on what to look out for, to...
...A weeping fuel filter seal was at the heart of the starting problems The owner of this 2004 VW Lupo 1.7 diesel, was perfectly capable of carrying out day to day servicing. This meant I didn’t get to see it too often. When there was a problem, he would also come to me. The owner had now...
...VW Transporter - Hot brakes binding up The cause of the overheating and brake binding problems was a failing servo unit something which can be overlooked At first, the plumber who owned this VW Transporter was under the impression that he had engine problems and was concerned with the...
...Intermittent Faults One of the most challenging issued faced by technicians is the intermittent fault that only occurs rarely, but has a big impact on the performance of a customer's car. It disappears just as fast, leaving behind it only a fault code. On investigation of the fault code,...
...Peugeot 206 - Seriously Overdue Radiator The radiator was rotten to the core, and even the best additive wasn't going to make it a serviceable unit The owner of this 2006 Peugeot 206 Sport was not the kind to spend money unnecessarily on his motor. The radiator began to leak over a year...
...Adaptation to engine management Various PIERBURG components must be “learnt”VehicleProduct PIERBURG No.see catalogue/TecDoc CD The right of changes and deviating pictures is reserved. Assignment and usage, refer to the each case current catalogues, TecDoc CD respectively systems based...
...Code: BETBBHS1Pages: 1 of 1 Ford KA Front Brake Hoses Ford KA Front Brake Hoses\2BH778002Fro\f Supp\by M10 Loose Gro\f\fet / Spri\2ng To Ca\biper M10Overa\b\b Length 535\f\fBH778622Fro\f Supp\by M10 Fixed Gro\f\fet / Spri\2ng To Ca\biper M10Overa\b\b Length 530\f\fBH778623Fro\f Supp...
...Question: We have a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito in our workshop with the Airbag (SRS) warning lamp illuminated, seat heating not working, and several electrical related trouble codes stored. Have you any ideas where to start to fix this vehicle? We recently had a call from a garage regarding...