A Toyota Fortuner D4D was towed in the other day. The engine was cranking but the engine did not take. The customer said that she just went around the corner and the engine cut out and she could not start the engine again. The first thing I thought I should do is to plug in […]
Category: Motor Car Tips
TOYOTA HILUX D4D 1KD 3LT – FAULT CODE “P0046 Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control ‘A’ Circuit Range/Performance Current”
This vehicle was towed to our workshop. The customer complained that the clutch might be at fault because the engine has no power. The vehicle can’t go faster than 60kmph. The thirst thing I have done is to plug in the scanner and I got the following fault: P0046 Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control ‘A’ Circuit Range/Performance […]
Volks Wagen CC 2lt TDI 2008 – P242A – Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor; B1 S3: Malfunction
The other day customer said his car’s glow plugs warning light is on. I have scanned to see what faults are there and just the following fault was logged: P242A – Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor; B1 S3: Malfunction. The car had the following symptoms: 1. Glow plug warning light on 2. Radiator fan stays on […]
Don’t Be Fooled By Code p…. – Mercedes C180 m172
The other day my customer brought in his Mercedes for service. We did the engine service and I have also changed the auto gearbox oil and filter. Something strange happens after the service. The engine started one time while it was still on the stands, I was checking the gears after the gearbox change. But […]
Hyundai Accent 1600cc 2014 Misfire Problem
An Accent came in for service and misfire problem. We have serviced the engine and hoped that the new plugs will fix the problem. But after starting the engine the misfire was still there. I have unplugged the coils one by one to listen to any difference in engine idling and I could hear that […]
Nissan Navara V6 4LT Fault Code P1051 A/F SEN1 HTR (B2)
I had the other day Navara which came in for engine light on. I have plugin the scanner and got the fault code P1051 A/F Sen1 HTR b2. This fault indicates the heater of the sensor is faulty. Before I decide to buy a new one I have checked the wire integrity. Because if you […]
Ford Rocom Leaking Fuel Injectors
This vehicle came in because it has a misfire. I have connected a smoke tester to the intake and just saw smoke coming out of 2 x injectors – see video below. This LDV (light delivery vehicle) got the same engine as the Ford Ka 1300. Whoever fits the new fuel injectors dit not make […]
VOLVO S40 2LT PETROL 2007 – FUEL PUMP PROBLEM
A Volvo came in for not starting at all. The first time I try to start the car it just sorts of runs a few seconds then it dies. I could hear this was a fuel problem. I have turned the key ignition switch on and off a few times without cranking the engine, it […]
JETTA 5 8V 2LT MANIFOLD / BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR P0108 PROBLEM
A Jetta 5 8v 2lt came in for engine noise, what I found was that one Hydraulic lifter top was missing – the lifter is part of the follower, it is one unit, see the photo below. It is an easy job we replace the lifters and camshaft and it is a good practice to […]
OPEL ZAFIRA 1800 2007
The other day I had an Opel Zafira which gave lean codes and the engine light comes on. I determine that when I unscrew the oil filler cap there is a lot of engine suction. This indicates that the PVC valve which is part of the valve cover is faulty. You have to buy the […]