Fix Kia (Sportage) 7 speed DCT gearbox clutch judder or shudder
I’m not sure if this is just clearing the glaze from the clutch plates of if it actually forces the gearbox ECU to rediscover the bite points but it definitely …
VW Transporter T5 Facelift Head Light Wiring / PINS
I’m going to explain quickly the process of modifying the wiring on a VW T5 to allow the use of T5.1 (facelift) headlights. The pins can be easily swapped using …
Smart Fortwo 451 Transmission Wiring Loom Damage
If you’re having shift issues on your Smart Fortwo, P0707 & P0914 error codes [The signals from the incremental sensor of component M17 (Gear motor) are implausible] that you just …
Smart 451 Gearbox Selector Motor
The gearbox selector started playing up on our 2009 Smart Fortwo and diagnosing the fault led me down a rabbit hole of trying to understand how the selector motor works …
FIX KIA Sportage QLE Mk4 (2018-2022) Notchy Steering rack issue
Mk4 Sportage’s are renowned for developing notchy steering (especially at motorway speeds) and it’s normally due to a lack of grease in the steering rack/box. This videos shows you where …
Mercedes Keyless Go / Entry Key not detected error
If you have a keyless start Mercedes-Benz and the battery in your key fails you may find yourself stranded but there is a simple solution! Look at your engine start …
Vauxhall Corsa D – ABS faults, side repeaters and fuel gauge not working.
If you’ve got a Corsa D (2006-2014) which is exhibiting front ABS sensor faults (one side or both) along with the side repeaters not working on either side a combined …
Kia / Hyundai 1.6CRDi Tandem Pump Mesh Safety Recall
Recall Campaign 221048R0 Yet again ANOTHER safety recall on the 1.6 CRDi (D4FE code) engined Kia’s, this time an issue with the tandem pump which is the combined belt driven …
Kia Sportage Hybrid (MHEV) Tensioner Failure
The 1.6 CRDi diesel hybrid-electric Kia Sportage is a “mild hybrid”, its basically a regular diesel engine with a motor with an “upgraded” alternator and 48v battery pack that can …