...AUTOBIZ A 2012 Mercedes ML350 BlueTEC W166 was in an Autobiz Helpline Subscriber's workshop, for a fault in the engine management system. The initial fault scan revealed an issue with the diesel particulate pressure differential sensor. Live data from the differential pressure sensor showe...
...AUTOBIZ The engine cooling fan on this 2009 Mercedes E-Class Blue-Tec W212 was constantly on, and at full speed, the moment the engine was started. The initial fault scan revealed no issues with any system. The Engine data was checked and confirmed the correct engine temperature from key...
...Autobiz This 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.0 had been imported by the present owner in 2018, and he was keen to keep the Subaru in the best condition. He had plans to continue owning the motor for quite a few years, and always ensured it was correctly maintained. Unlike the vast majority of engine...
...AUTOBIZ This 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.0 had been imported by the present owner in 2018, and he was keen to keep the Subaru in the best condition. He had plans to continue owning the motor for quite a few years, and always ensured it was correctly maintained. Unlike the vast majority of engine...
...A Ford Transit Custom was presented to an Autobiz Helpline memebr's garage with wiper motor issues. The motors were replaced with two new wiper motors, but the new motors refused to operate. The technician tested the circuit at the motor connectors and found that everything he should have...
...TechTip Pierburg Check the radiator cap:First important stepA common cause of engine overheating is a faulty pressure relief valve in the radiator cap. If this is contaminated, the engine cooling system may be impacted. A simple measurement of the temperatures in the cooling system, will q...
...It never fails to surprise me that many motorists do not look at that lovely little handbook that comes with the car, and as such, many fail to appreciate the full range of facilities in the vehicle. The owner of this 2009 Ford Ka did not realise that the motor was equipped with a heated...
...Hearing a strange clicking noise from the drivetrain on this 2005 Mercedes ML350, the owner started to search the internet, but wisely decided to ask my advice. The drive chain in the transfer case was probably slapping about, a common issue on these vehicles. Being a hefty chain, it is s...
...The owner described the noise he was hearing from the engine of his 2011 Volvo V50 D2 1.6 diesel, as sounding like a steam train. He decided to have a quick look under the bonnet to investigate with the engine running, the chuffing sound was easily located to the base of number two injecto...
...A 2018 Vauxhall Astra Opel Astra was brought to our garage, Kennedy's Garage, Portlaw, Waterford, with an unusual complaint. The Astra had been serviced at another garage a few days before the owner was heading off on a holiday. When he collected the car after the service, he thought that...