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Information overload

1 December 2021

To carry out electrical and diagnostic repairs on vehicles, technical information is a must. With modern vehicles now having so much wiring and sensors, trying… Read More

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Volkswagen Polo: Engine management light illuminated and glow plug light flashing

1 December 2021

A 2010 Volkswagen Polo with a 1.6 litre common rail diesel injection engine (engine code – CAYC) was reported to have an engine management light… Read More

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Automotive communication networks

2 September 2021

In recent years to meet the demands of Drive wire systems as well as the addition of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle manufacturers in… Read More

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EV and hybrid vehicles

13 July 2021

Driver interest in used EVs rose by 18.85% during 2020, even with the pandemic and the closure of car dealerships during lockdown periods, according to… Read More

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Additive advantage

6 July 2021

For any garage, finding new revenue streams is a key priority. Being able to increase your profit per vehicle makes business sense. But with so… Read More

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ACtronics partners with DiagnoseDan TSB

23 June 2021

ACtronics has become a knowledge partner for diagnostics YouTuber DiagnoseDan TSB, also known as the DDTSB.ACtronics is now the exclusive supplier of diagnostic information about… Read More

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Common rail diesel and pressure evaluation

18 June 2021

For this month’s topic I am going to revisit a subject which still attracts a lot of interest, but with perhaps a more forensic approach;… Read More

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Explaining the oxygen sensor

7 June 2021

TAn oxygen sensor’s life expectancy can vary greatly depending on the condition of the vehicle and whether it is properly maintained. Generally, based on typical… Read More

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Automotive communication networks

4 June 2021

Local Interconnection (LIN) Bus is a low-speed, cost-effective alternative to CAN bus. LIN gets its name from being a ‘local’ sub-system. Data transfer speeds can… Read More

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in-house DPF CLEANING

28 May 2021

Recent independent market research commissioned by Kalimex and carried out by The Jamieson Consultancy found that less than half of the workshops surveyed were using… Read More