Tech Talk Archive

Tech Talk Archive

Torque & Power - Part 2
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From February 2010 Motor Industry Magazine

Torque & Power - Part 1
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From December 2009/January 2010 Motor Industry Magazine

Steering Geometry Pt Three
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From November 2009 Motor Industry Magazine

Steering Geometry Pt Two
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From October 2009 Motor Industry Magazine

Steering Geometry
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From September 2009 Motor Industry Magazine

Continously Variable Valve Lift Systems
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From July/Aug 2009 Motor Industry Magazine

Here you will find useful tips, advice and information on a wide range of technical topics. Click on the title to download the PDF file.Supplementary Restraint Systems: Part 4
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From June 2009 Motor Industry Magazine

Supplementary Restraint Systems: Part 3
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From May 2009 Motor Industry Magazine

Supplementary Restraint Systems: Part 2
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From April 2009 Motor Industry Magazine

Supplementary Restraint Systems: Part 1
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From March 2009 Motor Industry Magazine

Diagnostics: Try before you buy.
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From February 2009 Motor Industry Magazine

Air conditioning. 5: Airconditioning and the law
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From December 2008 / January 2009 Motor Industry Magazine

Air conditioning. 4: Leak detection
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From November 2008 Motor Industry Magazine

Air conditioning. 3: Basic checks
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From October 2008 Motor Industry Magazine

Air conditioning. 2: The circuit in detail
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From September 2008 Motor Industry Magazine

Air conditioning. 1: The refrigerant cycle
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From July 2008 Motor Industry Magazine

No reason to "throw in the towel"
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From June 2008 Motor Industry Magazine

Oscilloscopes - Part 3
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From May 2008 Motor Industry Magazine

Oscilloscopes - Part 2
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From April 2008 Motor Industry Magazine

Oscilloscopes - Part 1
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From March 08 Motor Industry Magazine

Electronically controlled braking sytems - Hybrid Technology Part 3.
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From February 08 Motor Industry Magazine

Toyota hybrid inverter Assembly - Part 2.
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From December/January 07/08 Motor Industry Magazine

Developments in vehicle comfort and convenience.
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From November 2007 Motor Industry Magazine

The Toyota Hybrid Transaxle
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From October 2007 Motor Industry MagazineDiagnostic Techniques.
Part 9.
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From September 2007 Motor Industry Magazine

Diagnostic Techniques.
Part 8.
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From July/August 2007 Motor Industry Magazine

Diagnostic Techniques.
Part 7.
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From June 2007 Motor Industry Magazine

Changing from charging to smart charging.
Part 2.
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From May 2007 Motor Industry Magazine

Changing from charging to smart charging.
Part 1.
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From April 2007 Motor Industry Magazine

Diagnostic Techniques.
Part 5.
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From March 2007 Motor Industry Magazine

Diagnostic Techniques.
Part 4.
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From February 2007 Motor Industry Magazine

Diagnostic Techniques.
Part 3.
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From December 2006 / January 2007 Motor Industry Magazine

Diagnostic Techniques.
Part 2.
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From November 2006 Motor Industry Magazine

Diagnostic Techniques.
Test Your Skill - Part 1.
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From October 2006 Motor Industry Magazine

Anti-Lock Braking Systems - Part 8
In the 7 previous parts of this series, we have studied the function and operating principles of anti-lock braking systems and other functions based on ABS components. Earlier articles explained some simple basic electrical skills and diagnostic routines and in this final part we will apply some of these principles to ABS, using appropriate equipment.
From September 2006 Motor Industry Magazine.

Anti-Lock Braking Systems - Part 7
Here we examine the simple diagnostic and repair routines for the ABS based system components, using appropriate equipment.
From July / August 2006 Motor Industry Magazine.

Anti-Lock Braking Systems - Part 6.
Brake Assist (BA) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
From June 2006 Motor Industry Magazine.

Anti-Lock Braking Systems – Part 5.
Having looked earlier in this series at the function and operating principles of anti-
lock braking systems, it’s now time to study what are effectively extensions in functionality of ABS.
From May 2006 Motor Industry Magazine.

Anti-Lock Braking Systems – Part 4.
Function of the “two position” solenoid valve actuator assemblies used in more modern vehicles.
From April 2006 Motor Industry Magazine.

Anti-Lock Braking Systems – Part 3.
Function and operating principles of the main components/assemblies
and the system as a whole.
From March 2006 Motor Industry Magazine.

Anti-Lock Braking Systems – Part 2.
Second more detailed part of ABS – the systems.
From February 2006 Motor Industry Magazine.

Anti-Locking Braking Systems – Part 1.
Electrical and electronic diagnostic skills: ABS - the principles.
From December/January 2005-2006 Motor Industry Magazine.

Multiplex/Can Databus Systems – Part 4.
Diagnosis of systems other than BEAN (Body Electronic Area Network).
From November 2005 Motor Industry Magazine.

Multiplex/Can Databus Systems – Part 3.
Faults that can occur with such systems and the process of diagnosing these, concentrating on the diagnosis of BEAN systems (Body Electronic Area Network)
From October 2005 Motor Industry Magazine.

Multiplex/Can Databus Systems – Part 2.
Fuller concept, and effective diagnosis, of multiplex systems.
From September 2005 Motor Industry Magazine.

Multiplex/Can Databus Systems – Part 1.
Multiplexing - a system enabling the sharing of information on a vehicle. Its use has reached a new level.
From July/August 2005 Motor Industry Magazine.

Essential Electrical Skills – Part 2. Drive Systems Maintenance.
Aspects of electrical circuits and related test equipment to diagnose electrical faults accurately and quickly. Re-evaluation of drive systems maintenance.
From June 2005 Motor Industry Magazine.

Essential Electrical Skills – Part 1.
Development of electrical and electronic diagnostic skills.
From May 2005 Motor Industry Magazine.

Fault Code Readers.
Fault code readers and current perceptions. Substitutes for rational fault-finding procedures, experience and training?
From April 2005 Motor Industry Magazine.

Common Rail Diesel: Latest Systems Call for a new approach to fault diagnosis.
Electronically controlled common rail and pump duse systems with direct
Injection, a need for a new approach to fault diagnosis.
From February 2005 Motor Industry Magazine.

Miscellaneous Sensors and Actuators Waveforms. Diesel Testing.
Waveforms covered: Cranking current, alternator ripple, diesel glow plugs, ABS sensors, road speed sensor.
From Dec/Jan 2004-2005 Motor Industry Magazine.

Emissions Related Components and Actuators.
Actuators and components that affect the vehicle’s exhaust emissions when the electronically controlled fuel injection system is found to be over fuelling.
From November 2004 Motor Industry Magazine.

Electronic Fuel Injection – Part 3 Air Flow Meters.
Tracing that leak.
Sensors that affect the injection duration. Intermittent faults and leaks.
From October 2004 Motor Industry Magazine.

Modern Diesel Testing.
Diagnostic skills relating to diesel powered passenger vehicles.
From September 2004 Motor Industry Magazine.

Automotive Air Conditioning Systems. Electronic Fuel Injection – Part 2.
Air conditioning refrigerants and system operation. Injector duration and Engine Sensors.
From July/August 2004 Motor Industry Magazine.

Electronic Fuel Injection – Part 1.
Sensors and actuators. The multi-point injection system.
From June 2004 Motor Industry Magazine.

Primary versus Secondary Circuits.
The relationship between the primary picture and the secondary HT output, monitoring spark burn times and HT voltages.
From May 2004 Motor Industry Magazine.

Trigger Signals – Part 3.
Reliability of Fault Codes. Fault codes are reliable but they are only an indication or a guide to the problem. How and why does the ecu set a code?
From April 2004 Motor Industry Magazine.

Trigger Signals – Part 2.
Low Amps Testing. Crank angle sensors, co relationship between sensors and the primary picture. Vehicle misfire, diagnostic procedure.
From March 2004 Motor Industry Magazine.

Trigger Signals – Part 1.
Analysis of the different types of trigger signals used to switch the primary circuit. Common types of trigger variations, example waveforms.
From February 2004 Motor Industry Magazine.

Technical Developments of the Spark Plug. Ignition Primary Circuits.
Efficient engine operation depends on running precisely the right kind of spark plug. Primary ignition forms the first part of the ignition circuit, providing the initial stage towards the secondary High Tension (HT) output.
From December/January 2003-2004 Motor Industry Magazine.