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ALLDATA provides solution to SEAT Alhambra balance shaft query

ALLDATA Europe’s Info Centre team has assisted a customer who needed help identifying the correct positioning of a balance shaft module on a 2018 SEAT 2.0-diesel engine. (more…)
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Why brake lubrication matters more than ever in modern workshops

Modern braking systems have never been more complex. Operating under extreme temperatures, high mechanical loads, and increasingly sophisticated electronic control systems, today’s brakes demand a level of technical precision that goes well beyond the habits many technicians developed a decade ago. Lubrication is one area where this shift is particularly consequential, and it is still widely misunderstood. (more…)
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Suzuki Swift clutch fitment guide

When installing a new clutch kit to a Suzuki Swift VVT, you may come across an actuation issue. In some installations of these applications, non-release after a short period has been a reported area of concern. (more…)
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Honda pilots ADAS sensors to spot potholes and road damage in real time

Honda and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in the United States have completed a pilot project using advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors to detect road defects in real time. (more…)
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Comline highlights five signs of a worn fuel filter

A fuel filter keeps dirt, rust and water out of the fuel system, protecting key parts – like injectors and pumps – while maintaining performance. Over time, it wears out, so acting on the warning signs presented helps avoid engine issues later on. (more…)
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Why a faulty turbo can lead to DPF damage

I regularly receive calls from workshops complaining that a customer’s vehicle is suffering from a ‘faulty’ or ‘blocked’ DPF. Now let’s get one thing straight: it’s very unusual for a DPF itself to be ‘faulty’, and in the vast majority of circumstances a DPF related issue will be caused by something else upstream of the …

February
17
2017

Frank Massey’s Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #6 Power, ground, current

In Frank’s sixth video, he looks at the relationship between current, voltage drop and ground reference. Frank discusses the theory of the test, what is being tested and the use of PicoScope software in detail. He covers timebases, current and voltage ranges, channel options, and scaling.

February
16
2017

Installation Tip for WPS3025 Coolant Pump for BMW

The electric coolant pump which has been removed may have prefitted dampers at the three screw-fastening points (Fig. 1). The new WPS3025 coolant pump does not have these. The old fastening bolts are not suitable for reuse.

February
15
2017

Dayco – PV Belt Diagnostics

PV belt: Broken Ribs Causes: Progression of cracks Presence of foreign matter in the pulley groove Incorrect assembly, ribs outside the pulley misalignment, ribs untracking Actions: Check the correct installation of the belt, the absence of foreign matter in the pulley grooves and the correct operation of all the transmission components Replace the damaged belt …

February
15
2017

Frank Massey’s Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #5 Ignition Profiling PicoScope Automotive

In Frank’s fifth video, he looks at the evaluation of the ignition circuit, Ignition Profiling. Frank discusses the theory of the test, what is being tested and the use of PicoScope software in detail. He covers timebases, current and voltage ranges, channel options, and scaling.

February
13
2017

Toyota Prius Brake Bleed Process

Toyota Prius brake bleed process. You may need to bleed the brakes as part of a routine service (e.g. brake fluid change – as outlined by the manufacturer’s service schedule) or when completing other jobs such as replacing the brake calipers, brake lines or hoses.

February
12
2017

Frank Massey’s Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #4 Wide band lambda

Frank Massey’s Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #4 Wide band lambda

February
11
2017

Frank Massey’s Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #3 Air mass meter conversion digital to analogue

In Frank’s third test, he looks at a converting a digital air mass value to an analogue value. Frank discusses the theory of the test, what is being tested and the simplicity of using a scope for this test. He covers timebases, current and voltage ranges, and of course the physical connections required.

February
10
2017

Belt Tension Calculator

Proper belt tension ensures optimum performance of a vehicle’s accessory belt drive system.

February
10
2017

Mintex – The anatomy of brakes

This video shows the anatomy of brakes.

February
7
2017