...Autodata Volvo XC60: Abnormal noise from engine bay when driving Question: A customer of ours has a 2011 Volvo XC60, and they are complaining of an abnormal noise from the engine bay when driving. We have heard the noise on a road test, but we are having difficulty finding the source of t...
...Autodata - Seat Leon - Metallic noise from front wheels Question: A customer's 2011 Seat Leon is in for service and the owner has reported a metallic noise from the front wheels whilst driving or manoeuvring. We have heard the metallic noise and have checked the front brake pads and dis...
...Audi Q7 - Noise from the front suspension Question: A customer of ours has a 2008 Audi Q7 and they are complaining of an abnormal noise from the front suspension when driving over rough roads. We have heard the noise on road test, but cannot pin point the source of the noise with a visu...
...Opel Astra-K: Brakes binding Question: We are having difficulty finding the cause of a brake binding fault on a 2015 Opel Astra. The brakes are being lightly applied without the pedal being depressed. We have checked the brake calipers and they are not sticking. Can you assist us? Answ...
...Autodata - Citroen DS4 - Engine cranks but won't start Question: We have a 2011 Citroen DS4 2.0 HDi in the workshop that has a non start issue. The vehicle was running when it arrived to us, but was cutting out, and now it cranks but will not start. There are several trouble codes in the...
...Fiat Punto Evo - Coolant leak from intake manifold area Location of leak caused by fuel contamination Question: A 2009 Fiat Punto Evo is in for a routine service and we have discovered an engine coolant leak from around the intake manifold area. We have carried out a pressure check o...
...Seat Leon ST: Engine overheating with warning message on instrument panel Question: We are experiencing a problem with a 2014 Seat Leon ST 1.6 TDi. The engine coolant temperature (ECT) gauge goes to full hot, and a warning message requesting the driver to switch the engine off is displaye...
...CX-5 Rattling Noise from bulkhead when driving over rough roads Autodata shares common problems found in modern cars. Question: We have a customer with a 2012 Mazda CX-5 2,2D who is complaining of a rattling noise from the bulkhead area when driving over rough roads. We have heard the ra...
...We recently had a call from a garage regarding a 1992 Mercedes SL500 model W129. The customer had been having flat battery issues for some time. He took the vehicle to his local garage for checks on the battery and charging system, which passed without any problems found. On questioning th...
...Toyota Auris: Steering operation not smooth when turning Question: A customer has noticed that their 2013 Toyota Auris' steering operation is not as smooth when manoeuvring or parking as it used to be. Recently the driver's footwell carpet has been wet after heavy rain but we are unsu...