by Andrew Fowkes | May 11, 2023 | Workshop
We recently invested in the Genuine Dealer Tool for the VAG Group of cars and vans – ODIS. That’s “Offboard Diagnostic Information System”. ODIS for short! It gives us 99% capability of what the Main Dealer can achieve. VAG Group covers...
by Andrew Fowkes | May 13, 2022 | Workshop
Jaguar XJ8: C1095 ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Open This beautiful Jaguar XJ8 was presented to us recently with the ABS light illuminated. The XJ8 was produced from 1997 – 2003. Fault codes present were: C1095 – ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Open....
by Andrew Fowkes | Apr 12, 2022 | Workshop
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI AdBlue Fault No Start in 500 Miles. DTC’s Present: P20E800 – Reductant Pressure too Low. This vehicle was recently presented to us with an AdBlue warning on the dash: ‘No start in 500 miles’. The owner reported that he had already...
by Andrew Fowkes | Nov 4, 2021 | Workshop
A very interesting case was presented to us recently. The owner had mistakenly topped up the ARC (Active Roll Control) reservoir with water – as opposed to the highly specific Cold Climate Power Steering Fluid (Land Rover part no. STC50519). Upon inspection, the...
by Andrew Fowkes | Nov 6, 2020 | Workshop
This BMW 3 Series E90 / E91 had the very common N43 engine. It ran rough and had an obvious mis-fire when cold. Stored trouble codes were as follows: 30EA DeNox Catalytic Converter, Sulphurous 29CD Combustion Misfires, cylinder 1 29D9 Misfire at low tank fill level...
by Andrew Fowkes | May 11, 2020 | Workshop
We are open on reduced staffing levels and slightly reduced working hours – although this is being monitored on a daily basis. We are practising strict COVID-19 working guidelines, which includes social distancing and sanitising vehicles as necessary. Our...
