...MAHLE Technical Messenger Issue no. 02/2024 Fitting instructions for thermal switches (TSW)—delayed opening and closing times Combustion engines require a nearly constant temperature level in order to ensure low-wear, low-emissions operation whilst maintaining efficiency. In addit...
...Ignition Coil- for various Mazda models Problem Vehicle symptoms include a lack of engine power and an inconsistent idle, combined with the engine malfunction indicator lamp being illuminated on the instrument cluster. Engine Control Unit (ECU) diagnostics will reveal the following po...
...febi ProTip 171970, 172004 To Fit: various Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda models Problem The engine-cranking time before starting is extended, and/or there is a ‘rattling’ noise from the engine area. The engine management fault lamp is illuminated and/or the engine is n...
...MAHLE Technical Messenger Issue no. 10/2023 A/C system leaktightness test using a contrast agent If the air conditioning system doesn’t work and there is no or far too little refrigerant in the system, then a leak is usually the cause. The leak will have to be fixed before the...
...Mahle Technical Messenger Issue no. 11/2023 A/C system leaktightness test using forming gas If there is no or too little refrigerant in the air conditioning system, the system must be checked and leaks must be fixed before filling the system. Testing with forming gas offers a num...
...Technical Info 77 Different versions of the tensioner pulley V55739, included in the timing belt kits CT1028K3, CT1028WP1, CT1028WP2, CT1028WP3, CT1028WP4 and CT1028WP5, and used in various 1.4 – 2.0l TDI EA180 common-rail engines from Audi/Seat/Škoda/VW Note: The V55739 tension...
...Directional Vented Brake Discs ProTip Brake disc design is more than skin deep and the internal layout and construction of vented brake discs is particularly important for temperature control. There are many design variations of the vented section to maximise the cooling effect, which...
...Steve Rothwell Tales from the workshop When an early MINI (R50) comes in for a steering problem, it can often be connected to a failing electric steering motor, these can (and do) often overheat and fail. On this 2007 MINI Cooper, I was asked to check that the cooling fan for the steering...
...Focus - Glow plug issue Steve Rothwell Tales from the workshop This 2009 Ford Focus 1.8 diesel, had been starting without issue all through the coldest weather. When the mornings were becoming a little milder, things were taking a downturn. The engine needed cranking a lot more than it u...
...PEUGEOT 207 - Clutch clearance trouble Steve Rothwell Tales from the workshop This 2006 Peugeot 207 1.4 16, belonged to the daughter of a good friend. The problem started with a difficulty in selecting gear, and suspecting that perhaps the clutch had sucked air into the hydraulics, he as...