VW Polo 6R/6C

VW Polo 6R/6C

Replacement of light source for halogen headlamps

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

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Headlamp cleaning system

Headlamp cleaning system

Technical product information

Headlamp cleaning systems improve visibility in the dark and prevent dazzling of oncoming traffic through stray light. On this page, find out about the structure of headlamp cleaning systems and how they work.

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Opel Adam

Opel Adam

ABS / ESP control lamp lights up

The ABS/ESP control lamp may light up sporadically on the above-mentioned vehicles. Error codes such as U0077, U0073, U0401 are stored in the error memory of the control unit.

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Toyota RAV 4 Poor starting behaviour after prolonged vehicle standstill

Toyota RAV 4

Poor starting behaviour after prolonged vehicle standstill

Faulty injection valves could be a possible cause. After visually inspecting the wiring harness and plug connections, the fault memory of the engine control unit should be read out and deleted if necessary.

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Mazda CX5 Activate and deactivate maintenance mode

Mazda CX5

Activate and deactivate maintenance mode

Vehicles equipped with an electromechanical parking brake can be set to maintenance mode as follows.
Before the brake pads on the rear axle brake callipers can be replaced, the electric actuator motors must be retracted.

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Injection nozzle Technical product information

Injection nozzle

Technical product information

Injection valves provide each cylinder with the required fuel and simultaneously atomise the fuel so that it can burn most effectively in the combustion chamber. Scroll through this page and find out how injection valves work and potential fault symptoms.

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Kia Sportage Poor air-conditioning performance

Kia Sportage

Poor air-conditioning performance

If the performance of the air-conditioning system is inadequate when outside temperatures are high, a faulty evaporator temperature sensor (see illustration example) may be the cause. Incorrectly measured values can cause the evaporator to freeze and block the air flow.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE | GLS

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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Brake joint venture Hella Pagid: HELLA invests in brakes

Marketing of brake products under the HELLA brand scheduled to start on October 1, 2024. 
HELLA plans to purchase TMD's 50 % share in the Hella Pagid joint venture. HELLA would therefore become the sole shareholder of what has been, up to now, a joint venture. Both companies have signed a letter of intent to this effect. Founded in 2013, the Hella Pagid joint venture sells brake components and accessories on the automotive aftermarket worldwide.

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