Opel Ampera

Opel Ampera

Discharging of 12 V battery for the vehicle electrical system

If the above-mentioned defect is detected, it may be related to a problem with the keyless central locking system. Because of water ingress and corrosion affecting the door handle switches, the receiver detects an opening request and sends this signal to the body control unit.

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Volvo S60 Water ingress on vehicles with sunroof

Volvo S60

Water ingress on vehicles with sunroof

Vehicles with an adjustable or sliding sunroof are affected. When the sunroof is opened, water can penetrate into the vehicle interior.

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Tyre pressure monitoring system

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Technical product information

Tyre pressure is an essential safety factor of a vehicle. The most common tire damage can be traced back to a gradual pressure loss. This is often noticed by the driver of the vehicle when it is too late. Insufficient tyre pressure causes increased fuel consumption and poor driving characteristics.

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Fiat 500X Squeaking noises when braking

Fiat 500X

Squeaking noises when braking

In the above-mentioned vehicles, squeaking noises may occur when braking, originating from the front of the vehicle. The noise occurs mainly when braking at low speed and until the vehicle comes to a standstill.

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HELLA PAGID BRAKE SYSTEMS is celebrating its tenth anniversary

HELLA PAGID BRAKE SYSTEMS is celebrating its tenth anniversary

Since its foundation in April 2013, the joint venture has developed into a leading full-range supplier of brake systems in the independent aftermarket

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Opel Adam

Opel Adam

Engine cuts out

The following symptoms may occur in the above-mentioned vehicles due to faulty engine control unit software:

  • Engine cuts out after cold start
  • Engine cuts out when disengaging the clutch in coasting mode
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Fiat 500X

Fiat 500X

Unable to remove ignition key and/or ESP lamp lights up

The following symptoms may occur in the above-mentioned vehicles due to faulty ESP/ABS control unit software.

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Refilling coolant Technical product information

Refilling coolant

Technical product information

Sufficient coolant liquid amount is prerequisite for flawless operating of engine. On this page, we show you the functions of the coolant, the ideal mixing ratio and how to determine the antifreeze content in coolant.

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Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass

Engine stops again after having started it at low outside temperatures

In the above-mentioned vehicles, the engine may cut out again shortly after starting at low outside temperatures (-10 °C). This is often the case when the vehicle has been parked overnight.

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Subaru XV

Subaru XV

Booming noises from the rear of the vehicle

If loud, booming noises are heard from the rear of the vehicle, defective rear wheel bearings may be the cause. 
The rear wheel bearings may have been damaged by a design-related malfunction of the rear wheel brakes during assembly.

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Nissan Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

Sporadic triggering of the alarm system

With the above-mentioned vehicle, it may happen that the vehicle interior monitoring system, every so often, triggers the vehicle alarm. A faulty ultrasonic sensor of the vehicle interior’s lamp unit is a possible cause.

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Adaptive headlights

Adaptive headlights

Technical product information

The classic low beam is in fact a compromise solution, and it's not without its weaknesses. Thanks to its new light functions, the Advanced Front Lighting System (AFS) eliminates the rigid boundaries of the low beam, thereby significantly improving visibility in the dark and in poor weather.

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