HELLA TECH WORLD NEWS

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.

In the above-mentioned vehicles, a software error may cause one headlamp to remain sporadically on after the lights have been switched off.

Xenon headlights provide substantially more light on the road than classic halogen headlamps. They increase safety when it is dark and are now found in almost all vehicle classes. On this page, find out about the structure of xenon headlights and how they work. You can also find out what causes xenon ballasts to fail, how faults can be found quickly, and how dangerous it is to retrofit illegal xenon headlights.

If the error message "Motor overheated" is displayed on the instrument cluster on the vehicle models mentioned above, one cause for this may be a defective heater for the oil vapour extraction.

Particulate filter regeneration may not be possible with the above-mentioned vehicle. The error codes P2080 and P2084, equivalent to exhaust gas temperature sensor 1/2 having an invalid signal, are stored in the error memory.

With this repair job, the customer complains that a humming noise can be heard during acceleration accompanied by a loss of power. In this case, the cause of the above problem is a leak in the hose connection between the turbocharger and the intake air flap actuator, also called intake air damper.

Thanks to the major advances made in vehicle electronics, comfort systems in vehicles are becoming more and more common. On this page, you can find out about how the keyless entry system Keyless Go works, and the safety circuits that are intended to prevent operating errors. You will also find useful tips for troubleshooting in the event of faults relating to this comfort system.

If the coolant indicator lamp lights up on the vehicles mentioned above and/or the engine temperature is elevated, the cooling system should be checked for leaks. Particular attention should be paid to the thermostat housing. Here, the O-ring may be the cause of the error.

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With the above-mentioned vehicles, a sudden drop in engine performance may occur after the operating temperature has been reached. Often no error is stored in the control unit. A defective fuel temperature sensor can be the cause of the trouble.

The above-mentioned vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power. The engine control lamp lights up. Error code P2015 (intake manifold flaps/flap control for intake manifold) is stored in the control unit where appropriate.

Correct headlamp adjustment is a very important safety issue which is frequently underestimated. If the headlamps are set too low, the field of vision is limited during darkness. If they are too high, they dazzle and impair the view of other road users. On this page find out what requirements must be met for the correct headlamp adjustment, and how both classic and modern lighting systems can be tested.