...Autobiz Helpline Climate control systems and LIN components A recent case on climate system issue gave us something different that was unexpected. A Nissan Note 2014, the customer complaint was that the system would not blow cold with the temperature set to minimum. The first...
...If the starter is activated for an extended time, for example, in the case of excessively long venting processes after diesel filter changes, there is a risk of thermal overload of the unit. Such thermal stress will shorten the service life of the starter and, in extreme cases, will de...
...Ford Mondeo Rear Suspension to 2014 was the fourth incarnation of this family favourite. It was renowned for having good load-carrying capabilities, which also made it popular with many company car drivers and the emergency services. This model shares many of its platform similaritie...
...170321,103197 various BMW, MINI, Peugeot, Citroën and DS models. Low engine temperature and no heat in passenger compartment Problem 1. The engine is unable to reach operating temperature and a lack of heating in the passenger compartment. 2. Illumination of the coolant tem...
...Blue Print Clutch Clinic - Volvo V50 Clutch Replacement The Volvo V50 estate and the S40 saloon models were introduced in 2004 and were manufactured with a number of different engine and transmission options, until 2012. This Volvo model shared its platform with many other Volvo,...
...Problem Engine overheating, coolant temperature gauge reading over 110° C and poor interior heater performance. Also cooling system fault codes maybe logged in the engine control unit. Cause The water pump fitted to these vehicles has an ECU controlled collar, which interrupts the c...
...Bad Vibrations: A Closer Look at Engine Mounts The reduction of noise, vibrations, and harshness has become a technology in and of itself. Vehicle manufacturers strive to refine their vehicles with insulators and vibration countermeasures to reduce these characteristics.• Noise is an un...
...Ford Focus - Bonnet release trouble The bonnet on this 2006 Ford Focus 1.6 had very likely not been opened since the last time the Focus was in my workshop, and that was around a year ago. A quick call to the owner confirmed my suspicions, and told me he had not had a need to open it, all...
...Suzuki Wagon R - Boot bother Serviced liked clockwork every year, this 2004 Suzuki Wagon R had covered under 60,000 miles and was in a nice clean condition. The owner had looked after the mini MPV and if something needed doing, she would get it done. But when I advised something was going...
...Renault Clio - Starter failure or battery When the owner of this 1.2 litre 2007 Renault Clio III began to have starting trouble, the first thing she did was to go out and buy a new battery. She had owned the Clio for over six years, and knew that the battery was at least that old. Not a r...