H ow do you get “inside” a European engine management system? If you’ve looked under the hood of a late-model European car, you’ve probably noticed that everything is neatly covered with decorative panels. It may be hard to imagine there’s really an engine under all that shiny plastic. Getting under the covers may require little more than a pair of pliers and a screwdriver, but getting inside the engine management system (more…)

Congratulations on purchasing your Actron OBD II Diagnostic Tester for accessing diagnostic trouble codes required for repairing vehicles equipped with OBD II compliant systems. Your OBD II Diagnostic Tester is made by Actron Manufacturing Company, the largest and most trusted name in automotive diagnostic equipment for the home mechanic. You can have confidence this Made-In-America product (more…)

Peter Woolgar introduced himself as the new Head of the Engineering Section of the Manufacturing Sector and Chairman of the Forum since John Powell’s retirement last year and welcomed members to the fourteenth meeting of the MVR Forum. Apologies were received from R Miguel (AMICUS); R Walker (SMMT); I Lewis (Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre); E McDonald (TGWU); D Reed (Motor Importers H&S (more…)

You Can Do It! ii 1 Plug It In • Ensure ignition is off. • Plug Code Reader into test connector (test connector is usually found under the hood). 2 Read Fault Codes • Turn on ignition. DO NOT START ENGINE . • Turn Code Reader ON . • Press TEST/HOLD button and read codes. 3 Pinpoint Problem Areas • Locate fault code(s) in the appropriate Code Definition List. MEMORY ON / OFF TEST / HOLD O ie ving Co (more…)

Read this Operation Instruction Manual and these Rules for Safe Automotive Testing carefully. 1. Before starting the engine, set the parking brake and place the gear selector in NEUTRAL on standard transmissions and PARK on automatic transmissions. 2. The carbon monoxide in exhaust gas is highly toxic. To avoid asphyxiation, always operate vehicle in a well-ventilated area. If vehicle is in an enclosed (more…)

ntilock Brake Systems Understanding, testing and diagnosing anti-lock brake systems (ABS) fitted to all mainstream European (or European- derived) cars and vans from 1982 to date. Covers Bendix, Bosch, Clayton, Girling, Kelsey Hayes, Lucas and Teves systems as fitted to Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Citroën, Daewoo, FIAT, Ford, Jaguar/Daimler, Lancia, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Renault, Rover/MG, SAAB, SEAT, (more…)

“Total Engine Management” That’s the slogan for Edelbrock’s Pro-Tuner EFI Systems, powered by MotoTron Electronic Control Units (ECU). Pro-Tuner EFISystems include everything needed to convert any engine to electronic fuel injection; with user programmable features and full ignition control as well as fuel delivery. Two performance levels are available. Victor Systems include a MotoTron ECM for (more…)

158 TOOLS One of the finest repair manuals offered. These books feature lots of photos and illustrations. Covers 75-92 VW Rabbit, Jetta, Scirocco & Cabriolet that are gas powered. 705311 HAYNES Repair Man., Rabbit/Golf/Jetta/Scirocco HAYNES WATER-COOLED MANUAL These are the factory service manuals of VOA!! If you’re looking for serious manuals -these are it. The only Volkswagen of America (more…)

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR MANUALS The worldwide leader in automotive repair information for close to 50 years 3 Regal – see GM (38010) Riviera – see GM (38030, 38031) Roadmaster – see Chevrolet (24046) Skyhawk – see GM (38015) Skylark – see GM (38025, 38020) Somerset – see GM (38025) CADILLAC 21030 Rear-wheel Drive Models covered: Seville . . . . . . . . . . . . . ’75 thru ’79 Brougham (more…)

This is a guide to getting your vehicle through the MOT test. Obviously it will not be possible to examine the vehicle to the same standard as the professional MOT tester. However, working through the following checks will enable you to identify any problem areas before submitting the vehicle for the test. Where a testable component is in borderline condition, the tester has discretion in deciding whether (more…)