The above mentioned Jetta diagnose report is as follows: 17536 P1128 Bank1, Mixture adaption air (mult.) System too lean; Open circuit 16684 P0300; Misfiring recognized; Open circuit 16687 P0303; Cyl.3 Misfiring recognised; Open circuit 16685 P0301; Cyl.1 Misfiring recognised; Open circuit 16686 P0302; Cyl.2 Misfiring recognised; [SP]; Open circuit 16684 P0300; Misfiring recognized; [SP]; Open […]
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AUDI A4 1800 DIAGNOSE FAULTS: 8001/P1593/005523
I had an Audi A4 1800 who gave me the following diagnoses faults: 8001/P1593/005523 – Altitude Adaptation: Signal Out of Tolerance Possible Symptoms Unknown Commentary. This is one of those fault codes where the ECU knows something is amiss, but cannot pinpoint the cause. Possible Causes; MAF sensor (G70) out of tolerance. Leak in the […]
How To Install Front Wheel Bearings For A Honda Jazz 1500 The Right Way
If ever you want to install front wheel bearings for a Honda Jazz and you have the right tools to do it. Proceed with the followings tips: 1. Remove the wheel bearing from the front stub axle 2. Buy the right bearing – one with the magnetic seal for ABS – The car ABS will […]
KIA SORENTO 2.5TD DIAGNOSE FAULT P1188
If you have a Sorento 2.5td and you experience that the car/engine cuts out sometimes especially when you accelerate. The engine warning light comes on at the same time. You have to wait a minute or so, you can restart the vehicle and the car will go on ok for a while. This article will […]
Polo FSI 2LT or Jetta Engine Oil Pump Replacement
If ever you have to replace the oil pump of a Polo/Jetta FSI Engine then I have some help for you. There are no proper marks to replace the pump. You have to make your own marks on the old pump before you remove the pump. Make sure the engine is not tdc and the […]
CHANA STAR 1.3 LDV – Torque Settings
If you need to know the CHANA STAR 1.3 LDV cylinder head torque settings, it is as follows: Cyl head bolts = 65nm. To adjust the valve clearances: Intake: .16mm, Exhaust: .20mm. Some people might need the Chana 1000cc torque settings: Cylinder head bolts – 60nm intake valve clearance -0.15mm exhaust valve clearance 0.45mm big-end […]
Audi Turbo System
If any Audi owner or Mechanic is interested in how to test an Audi turbo system, I will give you a download link where you can download a pdf doc with all info like: Charge air pressure control, system overview Charge pressure bypass valve Turbocharger and wastegate Charge air pressure control (via load signal) Charge […]
Audi A4 1800 2000 – 17925 P1517 – Main Relay J271
If you ever get the above-mentioned code after you have done a diagnostic test, and you don’t know where the power relay is, go to where the ECU is. The Audi’s ECU in SA is situated under the bonnet on the right-hand side in the engine bay. The number on the relay is no 30. […]
Polo TDI 1400 – Camshaft Problems
If you ever come across a problem with the above mentioned vehicle with the following symptoms 1. Engine sound rough 2. Performance is weak 3. Engine smoking 4. No faults stored in ECU After testing sensors 1.No faults on sensors 2. Engine compression is OK 3. Cambelt is fitted correctly Well check for camshaft and […]
Ford Fiesta 1600 With Endura Engine – No Start
If your car does not start sometimes, especially in the mornings or after the car has been standing for 5 + hours check the battery, the battery voltage should not drop more than 2/3 volts during cranking. If this happens the engine will start difficult, some electronics can not stay on if the battery voltage […]