Tesla Y

Tesla Y

Interior fan noise

In the above-mentioned vehicle, water can enter the passenger footwell as a result of faulty sealing on the cabin air filter box. This is particularly noticeable during rapid acceleration. Car carpet and floor mats can then become quite wet. Water can also get into the interior fan, which leads to loud, squeaky noises being emitted from the fan.

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VW Golf 5

VW Golf 5

Poor engine starting behaviour

If the above vehicle model experiences engine starting difficulties regardless of the temperature, one possible cause may be a defective intake manifold pressure sensor. At the same time, the error code 17036 "Sensor reference voltage B: too low" may be stored in the error memory of the engine control unit. 

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Nissan Juke (F15)

Nissan Juke (F15)

Oil level warning lamp lights up

If the warning lamp for the engine oil level lights up on the vehicles mentioned above, the oil level must be checked immediately and, if necessary, oil must be added. Checking the oil level at regular intervals is recommended.

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Ultrasound-based parking aid

Ultrasound-based parking aid

Technical product information

The parking assistant is a driver assistance system that supports drivers during manoeuvring and parking and warns them of obstacles in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. The traditional parking aid operates on the basis of ultrasound that is emitted using several sensors. If an obstacle is detected, the driver is informed of this either visually or acoustically.

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Suzuki Across

Suzuki Across

Hybrid system warning message

With the vehicle mentioned above, it can happen that a warning message is issued in connection with the hybrid system. The error message appears in the instrument cluster: "Fault in the vehicle electrical system, voltage converter". The system prompts the driver to bring the vehicle to a standstill.

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Renault Zoe

Renault Zoe

Replacing the bulbs

We recommend the following procedure when replacing bulbs:

  • Switch off the lighting and ignition.
  • Remove the key and keep it in a safe place.
  • Secure vehicle against rolling away. Apply the handbrake
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VW Golf Plus

VW Golf Plus

DSG gearbox shifts incorrectly

In the above-mentioned vehicle types, faulty shifting behaviour of the DSG gearbox may occur. The cause of the fault is not always to be found in the gearbox periphery.

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Car knock sensor troubleshooting

Car knock sensor troubleshooting

Technical product information

The knock sensor monitors the combustion process in the engine. Its signal helps the engine control to prevent knocking combustion and therefore protect the motor/engine control. On this page we will provide you with various information, including how a defective knock sensor becomes noticeable, the causes that may lead to its failure, and how it can be tested in the workshop.

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Nissan Qashqai (J10)

Nissan Qashqai (J10)

ABS / ESP warning lamp is activated while vehicle is being driven

The ABS/ESP warning lamp may light up sporadically on the above-mentioned vehicle series. After a restart, the warning lamp initially goes out again, but is reactivated after a short driving time.

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BMW X3 F25

BMW X3 F25

DSC warning lamp lighting up sporadically

The DSC warning lamp on the above-mentioned vehicle series has been known to light up sporadically. In addition, various Check Control messages can be displayed in the instrument cluster.

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Mini R57 Cooper S

Mini R57 Cooper S

Sporadic error message indicating lighting failure

In the above-mentioned vehicle series, an error message may suddenly appear, signalling the failure of a light source in the rear lamps. This series has a self-diagnosis function that checks the status of the light sources after the ignition has been switched on.

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