...6 September 2024 AUTOBIZ We recently had a call to the Autobiz Technical Helpline, from a workshop that had spent considerable time in their attempts to solve the fault. A customer brought them a Ford Focus 2014 1.6 16V petrol that had a misfire. The straightforward initial di...
...Autobiz Helpline Tim Stock An Autobiz Helpline member, had a 2014 Mercedes C350e in their workshop, suffering with excessive smoke from the exhaust. On initial investigation, the intake system was completely saturated with engine oil, and the intercooler was also full of oil. The diagn...
...Peter Kennedy's Garage A non-starting Transit Tourneo The driver of this Ford Transit Tourneo had stopped at a shop for a few minutes, and when they returned, it would not start. When I turned the key, it would not crank at all, but there was a single click with each turn of the key....
...Tales from the Autobiz Helpline A poor running Transit 2.2 TDCi - It is not always about the codes A recent Helpline case was for a 2012 Ford Transit lacking power, and proved to be an unusual issue. The vehicle was recently purchased and was bought with an under-power fault. It looked l...
...A Pumpe Duese Problem on a Discovery II Extensive wear on the cam lobe caused the engine misfire A recent call to the Helpline concerned a misfire issue on a Land Rover Discovery II fitted, with a TD5 engine. The initial scan revealed a misfire code for cylinder 5, and the misfire was...
...one of the most common issues we get from technicians, is that they think too deeply about the issue, before doing the basic checks. A recent call to the Autobiz Helpline brings this to our attention. A 2018 Mercedes GLA 1.6 petrol was brought into a member's garage. The symptoms describe...
...Every year, with the onset of the hot weather, we are overwhelmed with requests for A/C system re-gassing. But this year we have been seeing more complex diagnostic issues appearing after a year of lockdown, vehicles have not been used as much, especially the climate control. In the pa...
...Access to Digital Service Records for Independent garages Vehicle manufacturers are increasingly ditching the physical, printed maintenance records in favour of online digital service histories. The argument is that it is more convenient and efficient, with reduced scope for mileage...
...Accurate pressure diagnostics is key to success Vacuum testing has been a major diagnostic tool, ever since the internal combustion engine was developed. Many vehicle systems rely on pressure and vacuum to operate correctly. With modern engine technology, the data received from pressure...
...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...