HELLA TECH WORLD NEWS

Particulate filter regeneration may not be possible with the above-mentioned vehicle. The error codes P2080 and P2084, equivalent to exhaust gas temperature sensor 1/2 having an invalid signal, are stored in the error memory.

With this repair job, the customer complains that a humming noise can be heard during acceleration accompanied by a loss of power. In this case, the cause of the above problem is a leak in the hose connection between the turbocharger and the intake air flap actuator, also called intake air damper.

Thanks to the major advances made in vehicle electronics, comfort systems in vehicles are becoming more and more common. On this page, you can find out about how the keyless entry system Keyless Go works, and the safety circuits that are intended to prevent operating errors. You will also find useful tips for troubleshooting in the event of faults relating to this comfort system.

If the coolant indicator lamp lights up on the vehicles mentioned above and/or the engine temperature is elevated, the cooling system should be checked for leaks. Particular attention should be paid to the thermostat housing. Here, the O-ring may be the cause of the error.

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With the above-mentioned vehicles, a sudden drop in engine performance may occur after the operating temperature has been reached. Often no error is stored in the control unit. A defective fuel temperature sensor can be the cause of the trouble.

The above-mentioned vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power. The engine control lamp lights up. Error code P2015 (intake manifold flaps/flap control for intake manifold) is stored in the control unit where appropriate.

Correct headlamp adjustment is a very important safety issue which is frequently underestimated. If the headlamps are set too low, the field of vision is limited during darkness. If they are too high, they dazzle and impair the view of other road users. On this page find out what requirements must be met for the correct headlamp adjustment, and how both classic and modern lighting systems can be tested.

Changing the cabin air filter on this vehicle requires some skill, otherwise the entire front mask has to be dismantled. Proceed as follows when renewing filter:
 

• Remove the ventilation grille on the right under the windscreen
• First turn the screw in the grille using a suitable tool in order to release the locking mechanism.

On the vehicles mentioned above, the vehicle may pull to one side even though the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position. Often the following measures have already been performed, which make sense but have not led to success:
 

• Tyre pressure checked
• Axle parts/axle suspension checked (joint/bearing play; spring broken, shock absorber defective etc.)

On the above-mentioned vehicles, bulbs for halogen headlamps can be replaced as follows:
 

• Switch off the ignition
• Disconnect the headlamp from the power supply by unplugging the electrical supply line

The ignition coil generates the high voltage required to ignite the fuel/air mixture in gasoline engines. On this page you can find out how ignition coils work and which designs are used in the latest generation of vehicles, for example. You will also find a wealth of practical tips for diagnostics and checks on ignition coils.