Ford, Peugeot, Mini, Volvo 1.6 Tdci Turbo Fault
In this article we take a look at the main root cause of turbo failure on the PSA 1.6 Tdci engine. This engine is fitted to a wide variety of manufactures vehicles with Ford, Peugeot, Mini, Volvo and Suzuki to name but a few. A list of just a few of the common models affected are:
Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci
Peugeot 307 1.6 Hdi
Mini Cooper D 1.6 9HX
Posted by badrut
Monday, March 30, 2015
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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
Posted by badrut
Monday, March 23, 2015
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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
Posted by badrut
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
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In a nutshell, a towbar is a term used to refer to various types of towing devices used for vehicles. Unfortunately, apart from that, not much is known about this very useful contraption.
If you are looking into having one installed, it will work to your advantage to arm yourself with the followings basics.
Choose the appropriate towbar for your needs.
At the risk of sounding
Digital Tachograph Fault Codes App!!
We have developed a Tachograph App in conjunction with Skillray Tachograph Suppliers.
It contains display message and fault code meanings for VDO and Stoneridge digital and analogue tachographs. The app also shows you the possible causes and fixes for each fault code.
We have designed the app to help drivers stay on the right side of the enforcement
Posted by badrut
Friday, March 14, 2014
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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,
