Mercedes-Benz GLE | GLS

Condensation leads to electronic faults

In the above-mentioned vehicles, incorrectly routed condensation water drain hoses of the air-conditioning system can cause a variety of electronic problems.

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Vw Up / Seat Mii / Skoda Citigo

Vw Up / Seat Mii / Skoda Citigo

Engine performance poor

In the case of the above-mentioned vehicles, there can be a reduction of engine performance. The error codes P0010/P0016/P0088/P0341 are often stored in the error memory. These refer to the variable valve control or to the crankshaft/camshaft position.

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High-beam assist

High-beam assist

Technical product information

The high beam optimally lights up the road in the dark. However, this light function is only used rarely so as not to dazzle oncoming road users or vehicles in front. Camera-based high-beam assistants solve this problem. 

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Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Hybrid system switches off

In the case of the above-mentioned vehicle, the hybrid system, during sudden acceleration, may switch off abruptly instead of switching to emergency mode. During excessive acceleration, there may be temporary slip in the input attenuation of the hybrid transmission.

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VW | Seat | Skoda Various models

VW | Seat | Skoda Various models

Failure control bulb lights up sporadically

On the above-mentioned vehicles, the control lamp, which signals the failure of a bulb (light bulb) may suddenly light up. A visual inspection of the lighting equipment on the vehicle, however, does not reveal any defect.

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VW Transporter T6

VW Transporter T6

Engine in emergency mode

In the above-mentioned vehicles, it may be possible that the engine starts poorly or not at all. The engine control lamp and/or the preheater control lamp will light up in this process. An engine power loss can be observed at the same time. Fault codes P062B and 20EE may be stored in the fault memory.

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Function and assembly of the alternator freewheel clutch

Function and assembly of the alternator freewheel clutch

Technical product information

During an engine's combustion cycle, the rotary movement of the crankshaft is sped up and slowed down This rotational irregularity is transferred to the accessory drive as a result of the alternator's moment of inertia.

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Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger

All-wheel drive not functioning

If the above-mentioned defect is detected, it may be related to a defect in the vacuum system responsible for controlling the vacuum actuator (Fig. 1).

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Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle

Non-functioning parking aid

With the above-mentioned vehicle, the reversing warning system (parking aid) may suddenly fail. The error message "System not available" appears in the display. And often then the "start/stop" function also no longer works.

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Kia Niro

Kia Niro

Noises from the engine compartment

If unusual noises are heard from the engine compartment of the above-mentioned vehicle, the cause could be a faulty electric coolant pump. Often the error code P2600 (coolant pump) is also stored in the control unit.

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Floating calliper guide pins

Floating calliper guide pins

Technical product information

The floating-type calliper, also known as a floating calliper, is one of the most frequently used brake callipers in vehicles. A special feature here is that the brake calliper can be moved by means of guide bolts. This type of mounting is also referred to as floating mounting. When the brake is applied, the brake piston presses against the inner brake pad and presses this against the brake disc.

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Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger

Vehicle jerks during acceleration

If the above-mentioned set of error symptoms is detected in connection with error code P0201 (Fig. 1), a possible cause may be a contact fault on the multi-connectors on the injection system harness.

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