VW PASSSAT IMMO REMOVAL
1995 VW PASSAT IMMO REMOVAL. This job came to us after our customer lost all the keys to the vehicle. A locksmith was used to cut a new key, but told our customer the immobiliser module was an aftermarket model?!?! Even after not seeing one for nearly 15 years, it looks pretty standard to us! […]
HYUNDAI TERRACAN DDCR ECU CLONE
HYUNDAI TERRACAN DDCR ECU CLONE. Not seen one of these for nearly 20 years! Vehicle suffered an injector malfunction which in turn shorted out various internal ECU components. HYUNDAI TERRACAN DDCR ECU CLONE. While testing the ECU, it soon became apparent that it was far from economical repair. Apart from various component failures, a capacitor […]
FIAT DUCATO FAULTY SRS ECU ERROR B1001
FIAT DUCATO FAULTY SRS ECU. ERROR B1001. Yet another TRW corrupt EEPROM! This problem occurs when there has been a low voltage event on the vehicle. Customer was advised that the ecu was scrap and impossible to repair. FIAT DUCATO FAULTY SRS ECU. ERROR B1001. We carried out a full ECU bench test to rule […]
FORD GALAXY CLUSTER PROBLEM
FORD GALAXY CLUSTER PROBLEM. Yet another lovely Visteon cluster causing a non start situation. FORD GALAXY CLUSTER PROBLEM. Usual problem with these units is that cheap solder was used at the factory. Over heat cycles of many years, the colder cracks on the multipin PCB connector causing an open circuit on the CAN-BUS network. The […]
FORD FOCUS ST CLUSTER PROBLEM
FORD FOCUS ST CLUSTER PROBLEM. Another lovely Visteon cluster causing a non start situation. FORD FOCUS ST CLUSTER PROBLEM. Usual problem with these units is that cheap solder was used at the factory. Over heat cycles of many years, the colder cracks on the multipin PCB connector causing an open circuit on the CAN-BUS network. […]
VW TOURAN DPF REMOVAL AND TUNE
VW TOURAN DPF SW REMOVAL AND TUNE. Siemens PPD1, multiple DPF related errors, temperature and pressure, soot content was only 45%. VW TOURAN DPF SW REMOVAL AND TUNE. Another vehicle that had been to several garages and had the parts bin fired at it. Vehicle would constantly fall into limp mode with a DPF temp […]
VW GOLF MK1 CLUSTER REPAIR
VW GOLF MK1 CLUSTER REPAIR. Complaint was odometer and trip not working, along with a non functioning lcd clock. VW GOLF MK1 CLUSTER REPAIR. We disassembled the cluster and found a worm gear and spindle to be very worn. We 3d printed some new parts (designed in-house) and it came back to life. A new […]
BMW Z3 SRS ECU REPAIR (MRS3)
BMW Z3 SRS ECU REPAIR (MRS3). This job came to us after being looked at by several other companies. Complaint was module not seen on the network, SRS light illuminated. BMW Z3 SRS ECU REPAIR (MRS3). On further communication with the vehicle owner, we discovered that the vehicle had experienced a low voltage event, […]
BMW E88 KEY FOB CHANGE
BMW E88 KEY FOB CHANGE The key was unable to operate any remote locking functions, although it started the vehicle fine. BMW E88 KEY FOB CHANGE. These keys use a battery that is soldered onto the key fob PCB and are charged passively when the key is in the ignition. After doing several tests, battery […]
Launch X-431 V+ PRO Diagnostic Tool
Launch X-431 V+ PRO Diagnostic Tool. We only use dealer tools for all of our jobs, however setting up these tools can be a long winded, time consuming process. We wanted something quick and easy for simple jobs, so we purchaced this Launch kit directly from Launch themselves for £830 delivered, Not bad! Launch X-431 […]