MECHANICS TECH, TOOLS & TOYS
‘In this video, I show how I replaced the idle air control valve on a Ford Focus 2004 2.0 litre engine. This fault can show up with NO engine management light on the dash and the fault mostly occurs when slowing down at traffic lights where it will cut out […]
‘In this video, I show a step by step guide on how to replace a damaged ABS reluctor ring and remove the rear driveshaft in a BMW E90. This is the second time I have worked on the ABS in this vehicle. I fitted a speed sensor in a previous […]
‘A Volvo 2014 S60 with central locking, electric windows and folding wing mirrors not functioning. In this video I go through the steps on sourcing the fault and fixing the problem.’
‘In this video I go through the step by step process of diagnosing and fixing an engine management light warning fault in a Ford Focus. The fault was related to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve (EGR) Flow. I detail the signs of a bad EGR valve.’
‘In this video, we’re going to be doing a diagnose when driving type of video. I’m going to be showing you what’s involved in trying to diagnose and pinpoint a problem down as you are doing the test drive in a vehicle.’
‘In this video I show a simple way of resetting / reflashing an ECU in a Toyota or Lexus. This resets the immobilizer, but this tip is not used to reprogram NEW keys. The known vehicles listed below should have a Transponder ECU that have learned (stored) the keys. All […]
‘In this video I show how I easily tested if the catalytic converter was working using simple checks. If you have any of these faults codes logged I recommend using these step by step methods to diagnose & fix the fault.’ P0420 Trouble Code: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank […]
‘In this video, I show how I found and fixed a clunking noise when taking off.’
‘An old mechanic showed me this trick, passing it on to the next generation. A version of this trick was shown to me many, many years ago when I was an apprentice mechanic: How to remove cylinder head valves with basic tools. I have varied it slightly using a die […]
‘Mazda BT50 Turbo Diesel with engine warning light on – making whooshing noise when accelerating, hissing noise under load and possibly going into limp home mode (depending on part failure). If you have an issue like this one, then following these simply checks will allow you to diagnose the fault.’