Engine Management Tech Tips
Engine Management
3 Steps to Replacing Diesel Glow PlugsFind out the 3 key steps when replacing Diesel Glow Plugs ...Read More |
Fault Diagnosis at a Glance: Glow Plug FacesFind out how to diagnosis when a Glow Plug stops functioning ...Read More |
Ford Falcon BA & Territory SX Cold Start/Hard Start ProblemMy Falcon BA or Territory SX is very hard to start or does not start when cold. ...Read More |
Holden Cruze JG Timing Belt IssueCoolDrive technicians often find they receive from workshops Holden Cruze JG ECUs for testing with a comment they think the ECU is faulty because the car is misfiring on one or more of the cylinders. Testing proves the ECU is good and that the camshaft sensor fault codes are often caused by a faulty timing belt. ...Read More |
Common Rail Injector Compensation CodesThe replacement of most modern Common Rail Diesel Injectors necessitates a calibration procedure. This ensures the vehicle’s electronic injection system is set up to compensate for the finite variances between the injectors. Close attention to the correct procedure is a must! ...Read More |
Turbocharger Fact SheetTurbochargers are very reliable: less than 1% of turbo’s fail due to a manufacturing fault with the turbo itself. 95% of turbo failures are because of problems with oil starvation, oil contamination or foreign object damage. ...Read More |
Mercedes-Benz M112/113 Variable Intake Manifold ProblemsMercedes-Benz uses a 2 stage dual length variable intake manifold to optimize engine flexibility. ...Read More |
Mitsubishi Outlander & Lancer ABS FaultsThe CoolDrive Repair Centre team have experienced a rush of cases where workshops report the ABS warning light illuminating the display of the instrument cluster of Mitsubishi Outlanders (2006~> on) and Lancers (2007~> on). ...Read More |
Diesel Injector InstallationDiesel Injector Installation Tips To Prevent Premature Failure. When fitting diesel injectors it is critical to ensure the injector sealing area at the cylinder head is free of contamination. ...Read More |
Holden Astra Misfire FaultsSome of the causes and fault finding procedures in diagnosing combustion misfires. Engine misfires and associated fault codes stored in the ECU memory can be a result of many electrical and or mechanical malfunctions. ...Read More |
Holden HFV6 Timing Chain StretchExcessive timing chain wear ultimately resulting in timing chain link elongation can cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light (MIL) to illuminate ...Read More |
The Importance of Oxygen SensorsOxygen sensors are vitally important and highly misunderstood. They are pivotal for providing feedback to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to trim fuel supply to the engine ...Read More |
Mazda Tribute Ford Escape V6 Common ProblemsAs this model has been in Australia for over 10 years, we are now getting many tech calls relating to the Mazda Tribute/Ford Escape V6. Listed within are some common problems and remedies ...Read More |
Nissan Pulsar and Maxima ECU Idle ProblemsPulsar and Maxima ECU Idle Control Problems such as low idle, stalling, erratic idle and high idle. ...Read More |
VW Golf Ignition MisfiresThe Volkswagen 1.8L turbo engine (AGU) is used in many VW and Audi models from 1996 - 2003 including Golf, Bora, A3 and A4. This engine is known for ignition misfires. ...Read More |
