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Volvo FL AdBlue Fault

A Volvo truck was presented to our workshop today, the driver had reported a fault that the instrument cluster was showing a warning for AdBlue system failure. 



Naturally the first action to take was to carry out a diagnostic code read. However when we attempted to code read the AdBlue control module (ECU) it was found to be not communicating.



Instead carrying out a

A Quick Look At CAN Network Testing




A vehicle arrived at our workshop today on the back of the wrecker. The fault reported was non-start and also the instrument cluster was showing a warning that the vehicle was not recognising that the gearbox was in neutral.
Although the tests and fault finding steps in this post are the same for most vehicle CAN networks, the vehicle we were presented

Nissan Fault (Trouble) Code List



All the information in the article, along with many other Manufacture Specific Codes is now available in our iPhone/iPad App and our Android App!! 















These fault code lists contain the codes and fault description for Nissan it includes Flash type codes. Models included are. Atleon, Vanette, Urvan, Interstar, Primastar, Cabstar, NV400, Kubistar,

Subaru Fault (Trouble) Codes



All the information in the article, along with many other Manufacture Specific Codes is now available in our iPhone/iPad App and our Android App!! 














These fault code lists contain the code and fault description for Subaru! Models include. Justy, Vivio, 1600, 1800, L1800, Trezia, Impreza, WRX, XV, Legacy, Forester, B9 Tribeca, Tribeca, Legacy Outback,

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All the information in the article is now available in our iPhone/iPad App and our Android App!!







The App includes OBD, OBD2, EOBD Codes, BMW fault codes and Hex Codes, VAG 3,4,5, and P1 Codes along with many other Manufacture Specific Codes!  Also where possible for P codes it will give you 'POSSIBLE CAUSES' Please check it out on the App Store or Play Store!!  

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If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our iPhone/iPad or Android App useful.
Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but also gives you 
Possible Causes!! 


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DPF 


Your car is fitted with a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) and you have heard a

OK so you read my review on the ELM327 Obd2 Adaptor here,
ELM327 Adaptor Review. You ordered one and now you need software compatible with a Bluetooth adaptor.

So without messing around, I'll get straight to the point.

I want to start with the obvious first choice of ELM327 software, for me and that is the Torque app. Read my review for Android here Torque Android App Review.

In case you don't

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If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our iPhone/iPad or Android App useful.
Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but also gives you 
Possible Causes!! 

Perfect when used in conjunction with Torque Pro!! Check it out on the App Store or Play Store!! 













If you read my previous ELM327 OBD2

ELM327 OBD Adaptor





A couple of days ago, after reading reviews and thinking of my own car. I received in the post a Bluetooth ELM327 OBD adaptor. I have to admit I was sceptical, I mean this thing cost under £10. I had set my expectations so low I wasn't even expecting it to work. Boy was I wrong.

You may recall my last article on OBD Scanners here: OBD Scanners
Although I do like the

UPDATE!!


If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our iPhone/iPad or Android App useful.
Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but also gives you 
Possible Causes!! 


 Check it out on the App Store or Play Store!! 















Clean EGR Valve


A common question I see come up in the forums is 'How to clean a EGR

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All the information in the article is now available in our iPhone/iPad App and our Android App!!



The App includes OBD, OBD2, EOBD Codes. VAG 3,4,5, and P1 Codes along with many other Manufacture Specific Codes! Please check it out on the App Store or Play Store!! 


















In
this Article I give you Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda or VAG engine management
fault codes. These

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All the information in the article is now available in our iPhone/iPad App and our Android App!!



The App includes OBD, OBD2, EOBD Codes. VAG 3,4,5, and P1 Codes along with many other Manufacture Specific Codes! Please check it out on the App Store or Play Store!! 













In an effort to provide my readers with useful automotive information, I give to you Ford manufacture

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If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our iPhone/iPad or Android App useful.
Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but also gives you 
Possible Causes!! 


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DPF's or Diesel Particulate Filters first started appearing on cars around 2005. Ever

ECU





Customers often ask weather they should opt for an ECU remap, or a performance chip, when trying to increase engine performance. I like to think I give them a well informed response, so I thought I would share my response with you.

To begin with one of the questions you may have is. 'If ECU Remapping or chipping is so much better, why don't manufactures include it on the car as

UPDATE!!


If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our iPhone/iPad or Android App useful.Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but also gives you Possible Causes!! 

 Check it out on the App Store or Play Store!! 










OBD Scanners



I frequently use different makes of diagnostics equipment at work. OBD Scanners

UPDATE!!


If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our iPhone/iPad or Android App useful.
Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but also gives you 
Possible Causes!! 


 Check it out on the App Store or Play Store!! 

















I don't really know where it all went wrong! I guess I never will.



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