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• Can a service cause poor running?

• Dec 14

• TEXA (5)
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...Can a service cause poor running? In some cases, servicing a car can result in it running very poorly, to the extent that it can enter “Limp Home” mode. TEXA’s Dave Gordon explains how this can happen to you. The advancement in the ECU’s ability to control ever increasing amo...

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• Types of Lambda Sensors

• Oct 14

• NGK (23)
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...Types of lambda sensors Lambda sensors, also known as oxygen or O2 sensors, have evolved in design as better control is required and newer technology is developed. NGK/NTK describes the types used to date. Zirconia Binary Type Under the metal protective end of the sensor, there is a...

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• BMW Air bag fault from an unlikely source

• Oct 14

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...BMW Air bag fault from an unlikely source A 2009 BMW 520D was brought to A.D.S Ryan recently with an air bag light on. Seamus Ryan recounts the steps, including a simulated circuit, that made the repair possible. The BMW 520D was brought into our work shop with the air bag light on...

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• Oscilloscope basics explained

• Oct 14

• Autobiz (397)
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...Oscilloscope basics explained Getting to grips with some Oscilloscope terminology and basic settings will go a long way towards demystifying this essential diagnostic tool. eXponentia explains some of these basics. The difference in using an oscilloscope and a multi-meter to measur...

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• Relative compression testing made easy

• Nov 14

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...Relative compression testing made easy Correct functioning of an engine depends on many things like correct sensor readings and good functioning actuators. But the engine itself also needs to be in good condition. A relative compression test can easily determine whether all cylinders...

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• Antifreeze facts and basics

• Nov 14

• febi (184)
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...Antifreeze facts and basics Most driver’s understanding of the function of coolant is limited to expecting the coolant to not freeze in the winter or overheat in summer. That’s it. febi explains what the real requirements are. In truth, the requirements on coolant for stateof-...

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• Mini Active Vehicle Safety (AVS) Systems

• Oct 14

• Blue Print (217) Contact
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...Active vehicle safety systems have been developing at a rapid rate in recent years. Systems such as Anti-lock Brakes, Traction Control, Stability Control, Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Emergency Brake to name but a few. These systems have been designed to help the driver avoid acci...

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• Time to inject some sense

• Apr 15

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Time to inject some sense Understanding injectors can lead to more revenue for your garage, but there are some things you will need to know and understand. Autoinform’s Frank Massey describes the basic functions and diagnostics of an injector. How do we test injectors for both func...

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• Renault 1.9 dCi timing belt guide

• Apr 15

• Dayco (52)
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...Renault 1.9 dCi timing belt guide The 1.9-litre dCi diesel engine used in the Laguna, Espace, Master, Trafic and the Opel Movano/Vivaro, features a timing belt driven water pump. Since the job also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommends also replacing the au...

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• A Citroen Relay on and off again

• Mar 15

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...A Citroën Relay on and off again A Citroen Relay on and off again A second-hand engine, a replacement gear box, and a new EGR valve and probably even more to consider. Autoinform’s Frank Massey describes a Citroën Relay with some interesting problems, and the clues and fixes that...