Vehicle
Nissan Navara, D40 yd25ddt, DPF Light on. (read the whole story not the fault you think it would be!)
Symptom:
A client of ours had mentioned that the vehicle had poor fuel economy and came in for a service we had check a few items such as fuel pressure and the infamous engine breather this vehicle did not have a catch can. 2 weeks later the vehicles DPF light had come on, this is where that fun started to work out what fault codes where displayed and why this could have happened only 2 weeks after checking faults codes and couldn’t find any reason to use more diesel than normal.
We at P & G just love finding new things and sharing them with the our clients.
Below is the Australian product recalls website, there are a few recalls that are listed as well as the main website to browse.
Product Safety Recalls Australia
For cars main page: https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/952855 Read More
when can i drive?
At least twice a week we are asked if a client can drive the vehicle with no registration to our shop for an inspection, but did you know all the rules that apply to getting a vehicle registered?
We found the RMS website link that allows you to drive your vehicle.
Vehicle
Holden Commodore VE SS V8, Series 1
Symptom:
The alternator light comes on on dash board that warns you that the alternator is not charging, The late model vehicles have ECU controlled, charging circuits and no longer just use the battery for sensing, the alternators are pulse width controlled by the ECU for charge rates from the alternator. When the alternator lights comes on you now have to ask your self is the battery not being charged due to a faulty alternator or is the Engine ECU not sending a signal, or worse both,
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Vehicle
Ford Falcon BA XR8 5.4L 4 valves per cylinder 2004
Symptom:
The vehicle drove into the workshop running the vehicle was running ok, but a miss was noticable at idle, the vehicle was then test driven to confirm the customer complaint that it hesistates and misses during takeoff.
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Vehicle
Mercedes CLK200 w208 with a 2.0l Kompressor engine
Symptom:
Vehicle came in with noise shifting from reverse to drive a clunk was audible and a thud/bang was noticeable especially when cold as the engine rpm was higher during cold start. Read More
Wiper Blade Checks – Is it time to change? if your wiper blades are not one wipe on inspection they are either dirty or worn out, during a service we look at the wiper blade quality and if they are not one wipe wipers we recommend a change
Wiper blades are made up of 3 sections
Arm.
Blade.
Refill. Read More
Is your commodore key tired and worn out?
We can now change the buttons on the VR-VX commodore keys the replacement buttons are now available! so if you have been using your pinkie to press the button and are getting annoyed with it, come and see us for some new buttons the replacement is very simple.
we remove the old buttons and replace the buttons with new silicone buttons and then you are ready to go the cost is $20.00 simple
We also can replace the key head with a new remote/Fob we can replace and code the remote to suit the vehicle. the remotes on this model are a once only write, so once the remote is programed it cannot be reprogrammed. Read More