The classic low beam is in fact a compromise solution, and it's not without its weaknesses. Thanks to its new light functions, the Advanced Front Lighting System (AFS) eliminates the rigid boundaries of the low beam, thereby significantly improving visibility in the dark and in poor weather.

In the above-mentioned vehicles, a software error may cause one headlamp to remain sporadically on after the lights have been switched off.

A loss of engine power and rough idling in the vehicles mentioned above may be caused by defective injection valves. An additional stored error code P0093 indicates that there is a pressure drop in the fuel system.

An undefinable buzzing noise heard in the vehicles mentioned above when the air conditioning is switched off may be caused by the air conditioning compressor. The buzzing noise occurs when the engine is at idle speed and may be caused by an internal voltage fault in the compressor.

Aftertreatment is carried out to convert the pollutants produced during combustion into harmless exhaust gases. Exhaust gas aftertreatment components include catalytic converters and particulate filters. Nowadays, both components can be installed on a direct-injection petrol engine as well as on a diesel engine.

With this repair issue, the customer complains about receiving a variety of error messages in the instrument cluster. The cause of the above-mentioned problem is a damaged electrical cable (rubbing against the steering column).

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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.

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.

On the above-mentioned vehicle, the airbag control light may come on permanently and the error memory cannot be cleared.

The primary task of the exhaust system is conducting the combustion gases of the engine past the driver's cab into the open air. Noise caused by combustion is reduced to the permissible volume by integrated mufflers.

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.