HELLA TECH WORLD NEWS

With the above-mentioned vehicles, it can happen that the engine starts sluggishly or not at all. There may also be ignition misfiring. The error codes P0320, P0321, P0322, P0323 (ignition) are often stored in the engine control unit.

With the above-mentioned vehicle type, a message may be displayed regarding increased battery discharge when the vehicle is stationary. This message appears when the vehicle’s battery has reached a critical state of charge.

The digitalisation of headlamp systems and their levels of technical complexity in terms of ever increasing, variable functionalities lead to increasingly higher demands for lighting electronics. A targeted control of individual LEDs enables ideal light distribution and luminous intensity, providing drivers with the best possible road visibility in every situation. Accurate control additionally avoids disturbing other, nearby road users.

In the above-mentioned vehicles, the engine may cut out again shortly after starting at low outside temperatures (-10 °C). This is often the case when the vehicle has been parked overnight.

With the above-mentioned vehicle type, the signal horn may be temporarily or permanently out of action. Operating the signal horn sometimes only works on one side and not via all four possible push buttons on the steering wheel.

When starting the engine on the vehicles mentioned above, noise may be caused by the starter running with the engine. There is a risk of destroying the starter.

The secondary air system reduces harmful exhaust constituents during the cold start phase. On this page, you can find out precisely how this works. Here you can also read how malfunctions in the secondary air system become noticeable and how they can be precisely located during troubleshooting.

In the vehicles mentioned above with air conditioning, the air flow from the air outlet nozzles may be impaired. Possibly the air flow to the footwell is permanently present and/or the air flow at the dashboard nozzles is insufficient.

If the error message "System check required" is displayed in the instrument cluster on the above-mentioned vehicle models and at the same time the error code P06DE is read out, this could be caused by a defect in the injector seals. As a result of thermal loads, the injectors can loosen over time, a situation which leads to a reduction in the sealing pressure.

If the fuel filler flap in the above-mentioned vehicles does not open or only opens sporadically, there are various potential causes.

Wheel speed sensors record the rotation of the wheels. This information is used by numerous safety and assistance systems as the most important control parameter. Among other things, this page explains the differences between active and passive wheel speed sensors as well as their functional principle. Workshop professionals will also find highly detailed step-by-step instructions along with a wealth of practical tips for troubleshooting and replacing wheel speed sensors.

If it is necessary to replace the differential pressure sensor on the above-mentioned vehicle, it is advantageous to be fully aware of the installation position.