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Common BMW E46 Problems
This article is devoted exclusively to the problems associated with the BMW E46, and to be more correct, the problems that you MAY encounter immediately after purchase or during the operation of the car and should not be considered as an indicator of the reliability...
The 4 Most Common Honda Vtec Engine Problems
Honda is a household name and has been in the vehicular industry game for as long as most of us can remember. They have manufactured a number of successful products over the years and have perfected their game with many of these. An example of this is car engines....
Why You Should Use an Escrow Service in South Africa
Escrow services are crucial for South African businesses that want to protect themselves against fraud. These services offer both the buyer and seller protection if something goes wrong, which is very important for money. When you're buying an item, the escrow service...
Common Ford Rocam engine problems
The common ford rocam engine problems depend on the type of model and the age. The newer models tend to have more mechanical issues than electrical. Typically, gasoline engines will go wrong because either leaky seals cause oil to burn up in the engine, or a piece of...
What’s The Difference Between A Motor Warranty & Car Insurance?
When you're looking to buy a car, you may expect to be offered consumer protection policies to insure the vehicle against specific hazards. A Motor Warranty and Car insurance are the two most popular options. The first is provided by insurance companies, while the car...
Common BMW N47 & B7 Engine Problems
BMW makes special cars, you know that like no one else! However, both the diesel engine (engine code N47) has one part that can, unfortunately, cause problems: the timing chain. This can stretch (with grinding, scraping noises in the engine), skip or tear (with...
How To Scrap A Car In South Africa
When a car has surpassed its days of good use, it's your responsibility to deregister it and have it scrapped. Often, cars are too old and are no longer worth repairing, or it's been written off in a nasty accident. In such cases, selling your car for scrap to a...
Choosing the Right Auto Body Repair Shop
For many people, the car is one of the largest investments they are likely to make after buying a house. If kept in good conditions, this investment can last a long time. With this in mind, you really don’t want just anybody addressing the needs for auto bodywork. In...
Toyota 3.0 D4D engine (1KD-FTV) Problems
For a long period of time, Toyota powertrains were considered the best and most reliable. According to most motorists, motors practically do not break in conditions of intensive use. One can argue with this statement, as the statistics of repairs suggests...
Ford Engine Error Codes & Problems
Ford Engine Fault Errors P1299 Engine overheating. The causes of the error P1299 are many, starting from a failed thermostat and ending with a burnout of the cylinder head gasket. Detailed powertrain diagnostics required P2101 If you read the transcript for the Ford...
Opel Engine Error Codes & Problems
Opel Engine Fault Error codes P0011 The code may be: 001161; 1161; 1166; 001166 0011 66; 01161. Error 0011 often pops up after replacing the timing belt. The appearance of this code is due to incorrect distribution phases. To eliminate the malfunction, the user must...
Volkswagen Engine Error Codes & Problems
VW Engine Fault Error codes B2AAA Common error code. This combination appears in the presence of other faults. P10A4 Intake inlet flap malfunction P10A9 Compressor electromagnetic clutch malfunction P175D Spontaneous opening in the operation of the clutch system. Most...
Toyota Engine Error Codes & Problems
Toyota Engine Fault Codes P00B0 Failure or errors in the operation of the turbine control module or a malfunction in the operation of the second-row turbine itself. A possible cause may be air leaks, so all pipes and connections of the system must be checked. P0011 If...
Hyundai Engine Error Codes & Problems
Hyundai Engine Fault Codes P0011 Code P0011 can literally be deciphered as "an error in the position of the camshaft A. Synchronization or system performance." Possible reasons for the appearance of code 0011: use of contaminated or low-quality motor fluid; failure of...
Mitsubishi Engine Error Codes & Problems
Mitsubishi Engine Fault Error codes B1045 On Pajero IO and other models, this code indicates a malfunction in the control system of the electric motor of the front mixing flapP0011 Error code P0011 appears when the camshaft position is incorrect. There are no visible...
Peugeot Error Codes & Engine Problems
Peugeot Engine Fault Codes P11A8 Failure or incorrect operation of the solenoid valve of the output shaft phase regulator. To fix the problem, you can try to clean the device. P11A9 Failure or malfunction of the intake camshaft timing device. The first thing to do to...
Honda Engine Error Codes & Problems
Honda Engine Fault Codes P0010 Malfunction of the drive mechanism of the variable valve timing systemP0011On cars Honda Insper UA2, Civic 4D and other models, this code appears when the engine camshaft is in the wrong position. Possible causes of the malfunction: lack...
Mazda Engine Error Codes & Problems
Mazda Engine Fault Codes P0011 Code P0011 reports an incorrect camshaft position; the following actions are performed to fix the problem: Perform electrical diagnostics of the phase controller. The user must ensure that there is no trace of oxidation on the contact...