Make sure a damaged flywheel doesn’t result in starter motor failure, as Autoelectro explains

It has been reported many times that, even after replacing the faulty alternator with a new one on some Ford Smart Charge systems, the problem is still not resolved. Analysis undertaken by Rolling Components has discovered that there are a number of reasons why this might occur: If the lamp is lit after fitting the …

This month I would like to pick up on several issues which I’m sure affect us all. It’s not often to feel satisfaction over a technical challenge, a vw polo TSI was dropped off suffering a problem with delayed crank starting.

I was tempted to call this feature new technology, it is however not all that new. What’s remarkable is the way in which the chosen technologies are fully integrated, even in vehicles of a more modest price range. The systems I have chosen are from the Audi range. In writing this feature the real challenge …

When the timing belt is replaced, serious mistakes are often made. To ensure that the belts are replaced without any problems, ContiTech Power Transmission Group is providing fitters with detailed installation tips. Step by step, the ContiTech expert explains the proper procedure for replacing belts.

• Detailed instructions for Audi A3 1.8-liter T with engine code ARZ • ContiTech shows how to avoid errors when changing belts Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt. To ensure that the belt change operation goes smoothly, the ContiTech Power Transmission Group provides fitters with a detailed installation guide. The ContiTech …

SPONGY PEDAL FEEL Spongy pedal feel is the experience where upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake is slow to respond, and the pedal feels spongy – sooner than it should be, with excessive force required to decelerate the vehicle and excessive stroke of the pedal. WHAT CAUSES SPONGY PEDAL FEEL AND HOW CAN YOU FIX IT? Faulty …

Vapour Lock N°2 VAPOUR LOCK In the previous leaflet Vapour Lock N°1 we discussed the cause of vapour lock and provided some insights into choosing the correct fluid according to needs and highlighted the wet and dry boiling points. However, it is just as important to check brake fluid regularly and, when moisture content is too high, to …

Did you know that there is a lot more going on inside the modern wheel bearing than just balls or rollers? To offer evidence, many FAG wheel bearings now incorporate magnetic encoding technology that provides essential data to various vehicle safety systems, helping drivers keep control of their vehicle in hazardous conditions. “Many modern safety …

Vehicles with full-hybrid technology use high voltage compressors that are not dependent on the running of the combustion engine. This makes for greater A/C comfort in such vehicles. A vehicle’s interior that has become overheated can now be cooled down to the desired temperature before the start of any journey by using a remote control. …