HELLA TECH WORLD NEWS

In the above-mentioned vehicles, incorrectly routed condensation water drain hoses of the air-conditioning system can cause a variety of electronic problems.

In the case of the above-mentioned vehicles, there can be a reduction of engine performance. The error codes P0010/P0016/P0088/P0341 are often stored in the error memory. These refer to the variable valve control or to the crankshaft/camshaft position.

The high beam optimally lights up the road in the dark. However, this light function is only used rarely so as not to dazzle oncoming road users or vehicles in front. Camera-based high-beam assistants solve this problem.

In the case of the above-mentioned vehicle, the hybrid system, during sudden acceleration, may switch off abruptly instead of switching to emergency mode. During excessive acceleration, there may be temporary slip in the input attenuation of the hybrid transmission.

HELLA plans to purchase TMD's 50 % share in the Hella Pagid joint venture. HELLA would therefore become the sole shareholder of what has been, up to now, a joint venture. Both companies have signed a letter of intent to this effect. Founded in 2013, the Hella Pagid joint venture sells brake components and accessories on to the automotive aftermarket worldwide with the exception of UK due to contractual agreement.

On the above-mentioned vehicles, the control lamp, which signals the failure of a bulb (light bulb) may suddenly light up. A visual inspection of the lighting equipment on the vehicle, however, does not reveal any defect.

In the above-mentioned vehicles, it may be possible that the engine starts poorly or not at all. The engine control lamp and/or the preheater control lamp will light up in this process. An engine power loss can be observed at the same time. Fault codes P062B and 20EE may be stored in the fault memory.

During an engine's combustion cycle, the rotary movement of the crankshaft is sped up and slowed down This rotational irregularity is transferred to the accessory drive as a result of the alternator's moment of inertia.

If the above-mentioned defect is detected, it may be related to a defect in the vacuum system responsible for controlling the vacuum actuator (Fig. 1).

On the above-mentioned vehicles, bulbs for halogen headlamps can be replaced as follows:

• Switch off the ignition
• Disconnect the headlamp from the power supply by unplugging the electrical supply line

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

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.