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 …
Kia / Hyundai D4FE Re-Build Parts
All of these part numbers are applicable to both Kia and Hyundai so you can source from either. The girdle bolts can be re-used by the main, big end and …
Kia / Hyundai 1.6 CRDi MHEV Engine Failures
Both Kia and Hyundai have experienced significant issues with the joint developed 1.6-liter mild-hybrid diesel engines fitted to models like the Sportage and Tucson. Despite numerous attempts to recall these …
Kia & Hyundai D4FE 1.6 CRDI (MHEV) Engines
The D4FE engine is a full aluminium, Euro VI-compliant power unit that was developed as a replacement for the earlier D4FB engine. The D4FB was widely regarded as a reliable …