...Testing Cam and Crank Sensors Using an Oscilloscope In this video Phil Rutt of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on completing a dual test comprising of both camshaft and crankshaft sensors, using Pico back-pinning probes (TA008), and battery clip (TA158). Phil covers connection to th...
...In this video Phil Rutt of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on completing an injector test using Pico 20/60 A current clamp (TA018), Pico breakout lead (TA012), a Pico 10:1 attentuator (TA197), and Pico's Blue premium test lead (TA125). Phil covers connection to the vehicle and the Pi...
...In this video Phil Rutt of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on completing an Oxygen sensor test using Pico's Blue premium test lead (TA125), and back-pinning probes (TA008). Phil covers connection to the vehicle, the PicoScope settings required, and discusses the waveform result seen...
...Correctly diagnosing turbo overspeeding When a turbocharger fails, the failure is almost certainly the result of some external fault or pressures. Melett explains the causes of turbocharger overspeeding and how to diagnose them. Common Turbo Failures Common turbo failure modes create m...
...Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB petrol timing belt guide The 1.4-litre TB petrol engine used in the MiTo, features a timing belt driven water pump. As replacing the belt also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommend that all the systems' components - timing drive and auxi...
...LuK Clutch Academy Honda Jazz II (GD) 1.4P The Honda Jazz has been around since 1982, with various engine options including a hybrid. LUK's Malcolm Short takes a look at the 02-08 Honda Jazz II (GD) 1.4 petrol, installing LUK Repset 619308900, and offers handy hints to carry out the repa...
...Eure!Car Tech Blog highlights The Eure!Tech Blog covers a number of problems that mechanics are facing on a daily basis. The Blog can be read at www.euretechblog.ie, and is updated on a regular basis. Here are just a few of the problems and solutions posted recently. Kia Sorento and Sant...
...Mazda 3 Model year: 2006-2009 With automatic air-conditioning system Display for outside temperature In the above vehicles, the display for the outside temperature may change of its own accord. The temperature on the display unit of the air-conditioning system's control panel (°C...
...Toyota Corolla Engine: 1.4 liter diesel Model year: 11/2008-11/2014 Smoke generation Smoke generation may be experienced when driving one of the vehicles listed above. Engine oil can collect in the charge-air cooler and get into the combustion chamber, thus causing smoke to be gener...
...Timing kit installation Volvo XC70 2.4TDi– Engine: D5244T4 Timing kit installation. Timing belt and water pump replacement. Vehicle used as example for the KTBWP5920 kit assembly: Volvo XC70 2.4 Diesel....