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...Steve Carter of eXponentia takes us through a not uncommon fault that he observed in a Ford Mondeo TDCi, and shows how to identify and repair the fault in a timely manner.  Although this fault was unusual in its severity, the fault itself is not uncommon and given that this par...

...Autodata shares some common problems found in modern cars.     Question: A customer's 2005 BMW 320d has an ABS/ESP warning lamp illuminated and the windscreen wipers operate continuously. The ABS control module does not communicate with our diagnostic tool, so we have no tr...

...This fault is found on Ford Transits with 2.2TDCi engines from 2006 to 2012 (Alternator Part No. AEK2977) A known fault exists which can result in a charging fault and/or noise from the drive belt system. The fault occurs due to water and dirt contaminating the crankshaft pulley and causin...

...The importance of system knowledge for a good diagnostic process is now one of the primary factors for an accurate diagnosis of modern systems.Time taken to understand how every components in the system behaves in operation is a key factor.     Recently we have had several...

...When empty, a valve located at the bottom of the Knecht Filter KC195 filter, which is fitted to numerous diesel powered Alfa Romeo, FIAT, PSA and LDV vehicles is free to move up and down within a cage.   This valve is designed for water drainage and locati...

...The most important part of any clutch system repair begins with the initial diagnosis. The primary cause of complaint must be identified correctly, along with any secondary or related concerns, prior to replacing or repairing any components. For example:  a clutch might be slipping be...

...In 1995 BMW introduced the EWS2 system for passive immobilisation of the engine management systems. This was the first time they installed transponders into the ignition key with a rolling type encryption code. The main function was that each time the key was cycled, the code in the tr...

...Spark Plug specialist NGK has issued advice on plug replacement on BMW N43 and N53 engines, which were fitted with ZKBR7A-HTU NGK spark plugs as original equipment. The engines feature on the BMW 1 series and under the bonnet of a 3, 5 or 6 model. The spark plug is a semi-surface type,...

...In recent years, diagnostic tools have gone through major changes, from the very basic scan tool to high end diagnostic platforms. So many brands  and models are available. Some with inbuilt scopes, wifi connectivity, onboard help services, built in cameras, databases, etc. All of thi...

...We recently investigated 'overheated solenoid' on Vauxhall Antara 2.2 CDTi and Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 VCDi. Our research showed that there is a common fault with the wiring loom for the battery feed going to the starter motor. Due to a poorly insulated B+ wire, the cable will overheat and c...



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