...Diagnostics BMW X5, VW Golf Mk4 and a Fiat Punto Marea Nothing is as good as good information eXponentia’s Steve Carter recounts troubleshooting faults on three very different cars with one common key to a successful repair; the availability of vehicle specific information....
...Fundamental Scope tests An oscilloscope is a versatile tool that can be used in a variety of ways. PicoScope has details on some of these diagnostic tests, where a scope can be used to help you in everyday tasks. Relative Compression Test Used to check suspected compression problems...
...Diagnostics Fiat Ducato Will Not Start eXponentia’s Steve Carter tackles a Fiat that refused to start a replacement engine, thought to be identical to the failed engine. But sometimes things are not as they appear to be, and only knowledge and good diagnostics will get you to a ha...
...Diagnostics Kia Carnival Antilock Brakes When a Kia Carnival’s Antilock Brake System (ABS) light came on at speeds greater than 110kph, the problem seemed easy to fix. It was, but only when the proper tools were used to diagnose the problem. A.D.S explains the proper steps needed to f...
...EXPLAINING BRAKE NOISEBrake noise is one of the major reasons for a driver to visit the workshop, and often creates dis-satisfaction in otherwise happy customers. It can be a complex issue, and is often a difficult one to solve. Ferodo will provide a series of bulletins on brake noise and...
...Diagnostics Mercedes AMG Ignition Coil Trouble codes - lost in translation An older model Mercedes that ran well failed the NCT on excessive emissions. The trouble code was less than straight forward in it’s attempt to explain the cause of the fault. A bit of good diagnostics and...
...LuK Clutch Academy - BMW 123d clutch and DMF In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Academy, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel in a 2011 BMW 1-Series, fitted with a 2.0 turbo diesel engine that has covered over 120,000 miles. The 1-Series is a grea...
...Diagnostics on a Volvo S40, VW Polo and a Citroen C8 Three cars put eXponentia’s Steve Carter through his diagnostic paces, but all is not as it seems. Sometimes the real problem is beyond the ability of the ECU to understand, other than to say that something is wrong. That&...
...Benefits of and fitting two-piece brake discs One of the leading trends affecting the automotive industry, is the shift towards environmental sustainability. One solution for sustainability is the two-piece brake disc range containing floating, riveted and co-cast options, which has re...
...Diagnostics Smart Charging and Battery Replacement Replacing a worn out battery in a car, would probably be ranked as one of the easiest repair jobs any mechanic would be asked to do. But in some cases, you would be wrong. New technology has come to most parts of a car, and now it has t...