15 Nov 2026
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G-Scan in detail

A few months ago we reviewed the G-Scan diagnostic platform, where we tested some of its functions and pronounced it to be good value. Well,… Read More

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Extracting data

By James DillonFigure 1In my experience of this type of failure, it is caused by either a component which has short circuited, causing excessive current… Read More

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Pump or software?

By Frank MasseyIt seemed to me that monitoring the rail pressure sensor and volume control valve duty cycle would be the obvious solution. The Bosch… Read More

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How does a coil work?

By Garry LovettAs you all know, the four core checks on a non-starting vehicle are fuel, spark, compression and everything in the right order. Checking… Read More

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Cool under pressure

Tool: Trident Cooling System Test Kit from J&S ProductsPrice: £228 ex-VAT*Tester: John TinhamThe kit is presented in a standard blow-mould case with cut-outs for the… Read More

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Tried and tested

Why did you buy Autocom?“The Autocom lets you print out fault codes or live data graphs which looks very professional when dealing with customers and… Read More