March 2015

Inside Line: TecRMI

Turbo charger loses power Renault Trafic II Bus 1.9 dCI 80 Reference number(s): 4523A Fault symptoms: Noises or defect of turbo charger, low engine power, engine dies, engine warning light is on and black smoke […]

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Inside Line: RMI

All models 2006-2010 ABS warning light illuminated fault code C0081 – ABS ECU water ingress. All with F9Q engine Camshaft sprocket wears loose causing valve timing failure. All models with the 2.5 DCi G9U engine […]

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Inside Line: First Line

Clutch The clutch hydraulic system on these popular vans comprises a traditional master cylinder, which feeds a concentric slave cylinder (a slave cylinder and clutch thrust bearing combined, which is otherwise known as a CSC), […]

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Inside Line: Meyle

Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the Trafic/Vivaro/Primastar X83: Worn out control arms Problem: In these models, it´s not the bushings that fail but the ball joints. They […]

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Inside Line: Comma

A few notes about the Nissan Primastar/Vauxhall Vivaro/Renault Trafic: Engine Oil For this particularly series of vans, each manufacturer lists differing specifications for engine oil which should be covered by one of a number of […]

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Inside Line: Cambiare

Technicians looking to resolve sudden and excessive brake pedal travel in the early models of Trafic, Vivaro and Primastar X83 should consider that these have experienced braking problems resulting from a detached securing clip on […]

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