http://www.picoauto.com/ All the latest vehicle diagnostics articles and tutorials from Pico Technology 2008 Pico Technology Ltd Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:35:00 GMT Everyday Diagnostics http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/system-too-lean.html http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/system-too-lean.html A 2002 Toyota Avensis came in with the MIL on and two DTCs present: P0171 and P0174 System Too Lean on banks 1 and 2 respectively. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:35:00 GMT Everyday Diagnostics http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/direct-injection.html http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/direct-injection.html A 2003 Vauxhall Signum (same as a Vectra C) arrived at the workshop with a slight misfire and a more general flatness under acceleration. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT Everyday Diagnostics http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/bmw-braking-issues.html http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/bmw-braking-issues.html A 2000 model year BMW 5 Series was brought to us with the ABS/ESP light illuminated, following unsuccessful diagnosis and repair elsewhere. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:50:00 GMT Everyday Diagnostics http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/under-pressure.html http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/under-pressure.html This VW Golf (1.8, 20 valve, turbo, engine code AGU) was presented to me with the fault described as a misfire at 2000 rpm. A quick road test revealed that the performance was below expectations, with a mild kangarooing under load. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:50:00 GMT Everyday Diagnostics http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/timing-issues.html http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/timing-issues.html The vehicle was a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 Litre Twin Spark that arrived at the workshop because the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) was illuminated. The vehicle showed no other drivability issues. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:30:00 GMT