...We have come across numerous issues of Starter Motors fitted to Fiat Doblos 1.3 Multijet Diesel engines between 2006 and 2011 where they have been returned burnt out. This failure is also very common on old core returned showing the mode of failure is caused due to a vehicle fault (faul...
...Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1999-2006 Diesel vehicles affected. Part Numbers affected: AEA3201, AEC1299, AEC1481,AEC1489,AEC1630 There is a common known fault with many Mercedes diesel vehicles between 1999 and 2006 which results in the failure of the alternator pulley and/or bearings. O...
...Battery choices can be overlooked and as the market is very price orientated the cheaper alternative always seems like the best way forward. Often this can be the incorrect choice and can affect the vehicle’s charging system and electrics. There is a large selection of battery choices...
...You think it would be safe to assume that replacing the conventional ignition switch with a push button start, you would avoid issues with the switch failing and the starter motor remaining engaged due to continuous power supplied to the solenoid. Well that is not the case when it comes...
...Vehicles Currently Identified as Affected Opel/Vauxhall Combo: 2004-2010; 1.4, 1.6; Z14XE(P), Z16SE Corsa C: 2003-2007; 1.2, 1.4, 1.8; Z12XE(P), Z14XE(P), Z18XE Tigra: 2004-2010; 1.4, 1.8; Z14XE(P), Z18XE Parts Currently Affected AES1275, AES2223, AES8198, AEX1043, AEY2115 &...
...Fitting error causing engine coolant to leak onto alternator can cause belt slip on a 2001-09 Mini R50/R52/R53 with 1.6 &1.4 petrol engines. All vehicles with W10 engine code are affected from 2003 onwards. Alternators fitted to the above vehicle are being returned under warranty af...
...Alternator/Starter Known Faults Renault Clio 2.0 Petrol 2000 – 2013 AEA4200, AEK2100 & AEK3386 The vehicle this alternator is fitted to has a known fault with the drive belt system which causes the belt to slip and come off. The fault is caused due to the failure of the bearings...
...Alternator/Starter Known Faults Vehicle: Rover 214/414 1.4 1992 – 2000 Part number affected: AES7108 There are known faults with the vehicle this starter motor is fitted to which cause the starter motor to burn out and fail prematurely. The symptom can be either the engine cranks...
...Is it really the alternator? Don’t do it twice, do it right! We are continuously pointing out how far technology has advanced from the good old days of just a battery feed and warning light circuit on alternators. We are now at a stage in the market where alternators are becoming a...
...Certain Honda vehicles have a known fault in the drive belt system that results in the premature failure of the alternator pulley and/or bearings.These are: Accord 2.2 CDTi 2004-2008 FR-V 2.2 CDTi 2005-2010 with Honda Engine Codes: i-CDTI N22A1 2004-2011 Some of the vehicles are ori...