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Help With DPF Problems For Audi A5
Audi
4 October 2010 By 0 Comments

Audi A5 3.0TDi Quattro 2008 DPF Removal Session

Common Audi DPF Problem HelpWe recently had a new 2008 Audi A5 3.0TDI Quattro come into us for a DPF Removal Session. Now keeping in mind this vehicle is still well within it’s manufacturers warranty period but some manufacturers deny a DPF problem being covered under warranty. Either way, our customer did not want a replacement/repaired DPF, they simply wanted it removed as it was a complete nightmare for them.

They drive up & down the M1 from Lancashire to London on a weekly basis yet they were having problems with the DPF after having the vehicle for just over 18months. Before coming to us, they did try a regeneration session three times.

In fact, the DPF finally failed on the M1 entering London – that’s after a good 3+ hours on the motorway. It’s been said that these DPF vehicles are not suited for city driving but it’s becoming more & more apparent that they just aren’t suited for any style of driving.

Help With DPF Problems For Audi A5The customer came to us after reading on the internet that we specialise in the removal of the DPF system, allowing a better free flowing exhaust, more miles per gallon (better fuel economy) and more power giving an overall increase in performance.

Will DPF Removal Cause Me To Fail An MOT?
From February 2014, the law is changing to include the visual inspection of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) during your MOT inspection. Although our DPF Removals are very discreet and our smoke-correction ensures the vehicle won’t smoke come MOT time, we are offering our DPF Removal sessions as an “Off-Road Use Only” service.

Lighting
5 September 2010 By 6 Comments

Are Xenon HID Conversion Kits Road Legal?

Sinspeed Anti-Glare Xenon HID Bulbs

If you’re unsure about your vehicle and whether or not it would be legal for you to have a HID Conversion Kit Fitted, please call us on 0203 815 9441 and we’ll go through it with you and give our honest opinion.

A frequently asked question “Are Xenon HID Conversion Kits Road Legal?” and to be completely honest there is no short & simple answer at this present moment in time because currently, we rely on the information given to us by DFT (Department For Transport) and they give only their opinion:

“In the Department’s view it is not legal to sell or use after market HID lighting kits, for converting conventional Halogen headlamps to HID Xenon.”
 Taken from source – click here for full article.

This is primarily their “view” on the subject and not necessarily a law in itself. We’ve seen debates across 100’s of forums including the UKPOLICEONLINE forum where officers of all ranks were giving mixed opinions on the topic. We’ve put together this article to outline the main reasons why HID conversion kits are considered illegal for road use but also, there are standards which could easily be met to have your HID conversion kit deemed as road legal and we’ve detailed it all for you below.

Why are HID Conversion Kits considered Illegal For Road Use?

Patterned HeadlightMany older vehicles have headlamps which are designed specifically for HALOGEN bulbs only. These headlamps have a patterned glass and work to very precise tolerances. Changing the bulbs to Xenon HID will cause a lot of Glare as the light appears scattered due to the patterned glass reflecting the light wrongly. Glare on the road is dangerous as it will dazzle on coming drivers and could be the cause to serious incidences.

Improper alignment is another reason why HID Conversion Kits are a problem. After fitting a HID kit to your vehicle, you may disturb the alignment of your headlights. We always advise that you get the headlight alignment checked to ensure that they are not too high else they will be dazzling on coming drivers on the roads. You can check this against a wall on a level ground.

What Are the Exceptions & How Can I Make My HID Kit Road Legal?

To the best of our knowledge, if you’ve got headlamps with clear lenses i.e. no pattern on the front glass/plastic, then this will help to greatly reduce glare. Now there are two types of headlamps, reflector and projector. The reflector headlamp has a foil-type mirror finish on the inside which the conventional Halogen bulb uses to excel the light outwards. The Xenon HID light will bounce around inside the headlight on this mirror finish and up to 30% of the light will end up being excelled out of the headlamp in the wrong direction (possibly towards oncoming drivers causing glare/dazzling them). The other type is the Projector lens which will help focus the light to where you want it to go, this will eliminate any glare and is the appropriate setup for HID kits.

Xenon HID Glare

If you’ve got a reflector type headlamp, then we strongly recommend ugprading any HID conversion kit to the Anti-Glare bulbs. This will ensure that there is minimal glare and not only look better on the car, but will also help to avoid dazzling other drivers on the road.

If you’ve got the projector type headlamp, then either the anti-glare or standard HID conversion kit will do the job fine as the projector lens will focus the light forward to where you want it to go.

Now that’s the main points out of the way, there are just two other things that are a requirement to deem any HID kit road legal:

  • Auto-Levelling Headlights / Auto-Levelling Suspension
    Most cars after 2000 came with either auto-levelling headlights or auto-levelling suspension. You only need one or the other to be applicable.
  • Headlight Washer Jets
    Headlight washer jets are fitted to many cars in the bumper, if you haven’t got them already you can have them fitted at a reasonable price.

Projector Lens HeadlampIf you meet those two above requirements, have clear headlamps (not patterned) and have the appropriate bulb types i.e. anti-glare for reflector headlamps or normal HID bulbs for projector lamps then we believe you have met the requirements to have your HID Conversion Kit deemed applicable for road use i.e. ROAD LEGAL!

However, you must ensure that the HID conversion kit you purchase is also made to the highest quality standard. Ensure it is fully E-Marked & ISO-9001:2000 Approved. All SINSPEED HID Conversion Kits meet & exceed the required standards.

Why Does Sinspeed Sell HID Kits As “For Off Road Purposes Only?”

Well as you can see above, there is much confusion for many people as to what is road legal and what isn’t. By law we can’t sell a HID Kit as road legal (and all those other companies out there stating their kits are road legal, it’s a lie & they’re breaking the law). Therefore, we have to mark all HID Conversion Kits as “Sold For Off-Road & Show Purposes Only” because people buying these HID Kits to fit into their cars with patterned glass headlamps will not be meeting the DFT requirements.

If you’re unsure about your vehicle and whether or not it would be legal for you to have a HID Conversion Kit Fitted, please call us on 0203 815 9441 and we’ll go through it with you and give our honest opinion.

ECU Remap In London
ECU Remapping
27 August 2010 By 2 Comments

Mobile ECU Remapping / Engine ECU Remap / Engine Tuning Service

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ECU Remap In London

ECU remapping is a great way to release more potential from your vehicle. We do this by writing to the ECU’s Eprom Chip with custom tuned data to alter the fuel/air ratios, ignition timing and much more. Up until recent years, the only way to achieve this was by a technique called Chip-Tuning whereby we’d have to take out the existing Eprom chip or add a writeable chip to the PCB, one which could be read and written to by tuning software. Chip-Tuning is not as easy and can be very costly and there are a lot of risk factors involved when Chip-Tuning.

All cars from 2000 to 2010 can be ECU Remapped in the more efficient manor, making it a less expensive and a more viable and great way for our customers gain that extra power & fuel economy that they seek.

Cheap ECU Remapping In London

What Kind Of Gains Could I Expect From ECU Remapping?

Gains will always vary from vehicle to vehicle. Two identical vehicles could have different power gains (dependant on the health state of the engine and other mechanical components). Having other modifications such as an upgraded air filter, air induction system or a free flowing upgraded exhaust system can also greatly add value the results of an ECU remap. Below we’ve put together a rough guide line to go by, based on your vehicles factory BHP rating.

Petrol Non-Turbo     10-15% more bhp       15-20% more torque
Petrol Turbo               15-30% more bhp       20-40% more torque
Diesel Non-Turbo     20-30% more bhp      15-30% more torque
Diesel Turbo               30-50% more bhp       30-75% more torque

From the chart above you can see the gains are very desirable & all completely safe.

DPF Removal - Smoke Correction SessionIs ECU Remapping Road Legal?

ECU remapping is completely road legal. Cars come mapped from dealerships but they never fully tweak an engine ECU map file, let’s face it if they made cars to perfection it would leave us in the after market automotive world jobless. All our ECU remaps are completely road legal and will not cause any problems with the DVLA or MOT’s.. that’s Guaranteed!

So how much does an ECU Remap Cost?

A fully custom engine ecu remap starts from just £199 depending on the make & model of your vehicle. If you’re looking to get your car remapped with us, ask a few friends if they’d be interested to – we offer great discounts when remapping more than one vehicle. For an instant quote, call us today on 0203 815 9441

I found cheaper companies to do Cheap ECU Remaps, are they any good?

The ECU Remap industry is flooded with offers of cheap ecu remaps and every day more and more companies are popping up offering these cheap ecu remapping services but be very wary because once a remap has gone badly wrong, it can cost you £1000’s to put right in buying a new ecu as not all ecu’s can be repaired… We should know, our sister company is ECU Repairs and we’re dealing with these types of problems on a daily basis. Who you trust with your vehicles ECU is up to you, you get what you pay for and to be honest we are a leading, well known and established company with the most competitive rates – so if you find a company offering an ECU remap cheaper than us, then call us and let us know & we’ll see what we can do to beat their offer!

How long will it take to Remap my car?

The average ECU remapping session takes 1-3 hours. This involves initially test driving the vehicle to find all flat spots through the gear range, downloading & remapping the ECU system making any tweaks if necessary before finally test driving it again to confirm the results.

Nissan Navara DPF ProblemsCan you come to me to Remap my car?

We can certainly come out and do a Mobile ECU Remapping session no problem at all. In fact, we aim to suit the needs of everyone and so, we offer three ECU Remapping service types:

  • Mobile ECU Remapping
  • On-Site ECU Remapping
  • While You Wait ECU Remapping

The Mobile ECU Remapping Service is basically where we come out to your home/work at a time & day that is most convenient for you. You will not have to be present for the duration of the remap, only to give us the keys to your vehicle and collect the keys when the remap is completed, however, you’re more than welcome to hang around and watch us do what we do best.

Volvo XC70 D5 Replacement DPF Filters

The On-Site ECU Remapping Service is a service that is widely preferred by our professional clients. We can arrange to have a driver come out and collect your vehicle on the morning

of the booking at a time/place that suits you. The drive will bring the vehicle back to base where we can attach a battery stabiliser to the cars battery, remap the ECU at our garage and then return the vehicle to you fully remapped and ready to go.

The While You Wait ECU Remapping Service is for those customers who’d prefer to bring their vehicle to us. You’re more than welcome to drive down to us and have us remap your car whilst you wait. Driving home in the remapped car will be like driving a completely different car, you will experience immediately how much more responsive the vehicle is – not having to down shift your gears to gain speed & no more hesitation.

Why should I choose Sinspeed to Remap my Car?

With more than 60yrs combined experience in the automotive industry and our sister company (ECU Repairs), we feel that our technical abilities and knowledge far exceeds that of our competitors. We won’t let you down on your remap and we’re positive you’ll be referring us to all friends & family after you see at first hand the benefits of having your car remapped with us. No fuss, no problems, no delay! Call us today on 0203 815 9441

H1 Xenon Gas Filled Bulbs
Lighting
24 August 2010 By 0 Comments

What is the difference between Xenon HID Conversion Kits and HID Xenon bulbs?

H1 Xenon Gas Filled Bulbs

We get asked this question all the time, a customer will ring up and say “I bought a pair of Xenon HID bulbs from H******s last week but they weren’t as bright as claimed on the packaging, so why should I buy your Kit and why does it cost so much more than what’s available to me in H******s?” – The simple answer being, what you purchased from your local store wasn’t a Xenon HID Conversion Kit but in fact it was merely replacement Halogen-Type bulbs that were filled with a bit more of the Xenon Gas.

A HID conversion kit will convert any standard halogen headlight setup to the latest technology Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting. The light output from a HID conversion kit could be compared to that of the OEM standard light output from say a 2010 Range Rover Sport, they will burn up to 300% brighter than any standard Halogen bulb and the way they do this is by the power packs provided in the kit. All HID conversion kits come complete with real Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs and HID Ballast units (also known as power packs or blasters). The ballasts convert your 12v car power into 85-23000v giving you ultra bright lights on the road – remember you must focus these correctly so not to blind on coming vehicles.

Many people sell upgraded Halogen bulbs which are just Xenon Gas filled and are describing them as Xenon HID bulbs but the truth is that they contain the Xenon gas as found in real HID bulbs but they do not have the capabilities to burn as bright because there is no power converter, they are simply drawing the 12v current which your vehicle already supplies – seriously, how much brighter can you get from a standard halogen taking a 12v feed to a Xenon Gas Filled Bulb taking the same 12v feed. In some cases, we’ve seen a decrease in light output so don’t get fooled by cheap gimmicks.

H7 Xenon Gas Filled BulbsIf you’re not quite ready to go the full way and invest in a real genuine Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Conversion Kit then the next best thing would be to grab a set of Philips Xtreme bulbs which are the best Halogen upgrades available on the market and reports have proved they can give out as much as a 75% increase from standard Halogen bulbs.

All the Sinspeed range HID conversion kits come with a 14 day money back guarantee so if you’ve been stung by cheap gimmicks in the past, try our kit & if you’re not entirely satisfied you can return it for a full refund. We’re confident you’ll love the quality of our kits!

What Colour HID Kit To Get
Lighting
15 August 2010 By 0 Comments

Which Xenon HID Conversion Kit Colour (Kelvin Temperature) To Get?

What Colour HID Kit To Get

HID Conversion Kits come in many different colour temperatures (also known as Kelvin Temperature) and is referred to as follows: 4300k, 6000k, 8000k, 10000k & 12000k. It’s not so hard to understand but we’ll elaborate on it a bit without getting too technical so you have a better understanding before making any purchases.

Technical Overview
The HID bulb will always burn pure i.e white as the bulb itself is not coloured at all, however, depending on the temperature of the burn, the colour of the light emitted from the burn will vary. The higher the temperature, the deeper the colour but at the same time the amount of light emitted is also reduced so you have to find a balance. The best & most sought after HID bulb colour is 6000k which we refer to as Crystal White with a hint of Blue.

Below is the colour temperatures we offer:

  • 4300K – White With Yellow Tint
  • 6000K – Crystal White With Blue Tint
  • 8000K – Crystal Blue
  • 10,000K – Deep Crystal Blue
  • 12,000K – Dark Ice Blue

Sinspeed Recommended Colour
The recommended colour for all applications would be the 6000K and the best way to describe it would be to look at all the new Mercedes, Audi’s & Range Rovers coming out with OEM Xenon HID lights fitted, the light they omit is a Crystal White with a Blue Tint and our 6000K bulbs are the closest match.

We get asked all the time, what colour is classed as an MOT pass?
Blue bulbs and Red Bulbs & other colour bulbs are MOT failures because when the lights are turned off, the bulbs are still coloured. HID bulbs on the other hand, no matter what colour light they omit, the bulbs remain clear when the lights are turned off and therefore all of them can be passed through the MOT. In regards to beam patterns, you will sometimes find there is not a clear pattern but we’ve had our bulbs through several MOT’s and had no problems levelling the lights and having them omit on the road perfectly.

Another pre-sale question we’re always asked is, what colour is Road Legal?
There is not a colour specification for Road Legal HID’s as such because the bulbs themselves are clear. Also, no matter how many times a seller tells you their kit is “Road Legal” we can assure you it’s NOT. There is NO SUCH THING as a Road Legal HID Conversion Kit. Our kits are the closest to being road legal and by that we mean they are E-Marked and ISO-9000:2001 Approved  to the highest quality standards which meet & exceed the OEM specifications. To make even our kits fully road legal, your vehicle will have to comply with the following:

  • Your Vehicle Should Have Clear Headlight Lenses
  • Your Vehicle Should Have Headlight Washer Jets
  • Your Vehicle Should Have Auto-Levelling Headlights Or Suspension

If you have the above three things on your vehicle, then it is to our best knowledge that fitting a Sinspeed HID Conversion Kit will be deemed as road legal.

C1288 Brake Pressure Sensor/Transducer Fault Ford Mazda Volvo ABS Pump
ABS, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Suzuki, Vauxhall / Opel, Volkswagen, Volvo
10 August 2010 By 264 Comments

Common ABS (ESP) Fault – Brake Pressure Sender / Sensor Switch Failure – Audi / Mazda / Mitsubishi / Seat / Skoda & Volkswagen

The Famous Brake Pressure Sensor ABS Fault

The ABS Pump control module is a very common fault for owners of VW’s, Audi’s, Skoda’s & Seat’s but also all other makes including Mazda, Mitsubishi, Honda and BMW. All suffer with the common ESP system fault. The fault is detected by having the ESP light illuminated on the Dashboard Speedo and also the “ESP OFF” switch will be illuminated too. Pressing the “ESP OFF” switch will have no effect. If you’ve had this problem, you would have most likely taken the vehicle to your local garage where they’d plug it onto a diagnostics machine and find the following common fault code: “01435 Brake Pressure Sensor 1 (G201)” or it would have given you the following fault description: Brake Pressure Sensor or Brake Pressure Sender.

If you had your vehicle in with the main dealers then you would have been told that you need to replace the ABS Pump Control Module. In fact, almost any garage you go to will tell you the same thing. A replacement ABS unit for your vehicle would be in the regions of £1000 – £1500 (+Vat) and that’s not including Labour. Luckily for you, we can repair these units for a fraction of the cost and could potentially save you a lot of money. What’s more, we now offer a full LIFETIME warranty on the replacement / remanufactured parts giving you complete peace of mind.

Most Common Vehicles Affected

Audi A2
Audi A3
Audi A4
BMW 1 Series
BMW 3 Series
Citroen C2
Citroen C3
Ford Focus
Ford C-Max
Honda Accord
Honda CRV
Lexus IS200
Lexus IS300
Mazda 3
Mitsubishi Outlander
Opel Astra
Peugeot 1007
Peugeot 206
Peugeot 207
Renault Laguna II
Seat Leon
Seat Altea
Seat Toleda
Skoda Octavia
Suzuki Splash
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki Vitara
Toyota Celica
Toyota Colorado
Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota MR2
Toyota Rav4
Toyota Yaris
Vauxhall Astra
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Bora
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Tourag
Volkswagen Touran
Volvo C30
Volvo C70
Volvo S40
Volvo V50

What is ESP & Why Do I Need It?

Exchange Units Kept In Stock The ESP (Electronic Stability Program) is an additional function to the commonly known ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) & TCS (Traction Control System). Many 2000+ VW’s, Audi’s, Skoda’s & Seat’s are fitted with the ESP system. ABS prevents the wheels locking up under harsh braking / emergency braking, TCS will prevent the wheels from spinning when accelerating hard. ESP is much more advanced and is constantly working, calculating every corner you take to ensure you’re safety. The ESP system will use accelerometer sensors around the vehicle, to detect when the vehicle is likely to loose traction whilst cornering or sudden turning to avoid a collision at speed. If there is excessive longitudinal or lateral acceleration/deceleration it will be detected & by sudden steering at speed, the ESP system will instantly apply the brake to one of the opposing wheels, preventing excessive lateral movement that causes loss of traction to the road and loss of driver control of the vehicle.

Why You Should Choose Sinspeed To Replace / Remanufacture Your ABS unit

The ABS pump will have failed due to a manufacturing defect and replacing it with a new unit or even a second hand one does not necessarily prevent this from happening again. In fact, if you was to replace it with a working second hand unit, then you will be waiting for the day for it to fail because they are all failing at one point or another. The problem is with the Internal Brake Pressure Sender Sensor Switch. Once this fails, the ESP system is no longer working. There are other companies that will simply replace this part and return it to you, but that will not prevent it from happening again in the future.

What we do is completely different. We bypass the original Brake Pressure Sensor Switch and fit our very own custom manufactured External Brake Pressure Sender Switch and calibrate it so that the manufacturing defect is no longer existing. This is the only way to completely remove all risks of the unit failing again and this is why we are confident enough to offer a full LIFETIME warranty on the unit.

Why Modify The Unit? – Why Not Just Replace The Damaged Part?

All other cars without the MK60 ATE ABS Control Module have the Brake Pressure Sensor fitted externally to the ABS Pump and guess what, they never fail!

Having the Brake Pressure Sender Sensor Switch fitted internally to the ABS Pump is a new space-saving idea which has gone terribly wrong and unfortunately dealerships are yet to recover from this outbreak of faulty units as they have not yet released a modification. Replacing the internal switch for another one will not permanently cure the problem as it will remain a manufacturing defective unit. In order to safe-guard the future of your ABS unit, you have to modify it to match it’s predecessors. All the older versions of the ABS units come without internal brake pressure switches and the ESP never failed because the switches were mounted externally. If something isn’t broken.. why try to fix it? The external switches were great and never failed, the internal brake pressure switch was a bad idea from the start.

SAFETY WARNING!!
There have been rumours of people and/or companies trying to repair these units and in some cases imitate our work. Please understand that although the ESP system is not absolutely crucial, modifying the ABS controller/pump in any way (without superior extensive knowledge) in the technology of advanced braking systems and electronic control modules, you will be risking the life of others. Please do not attempt to repair these units yourself and please do not offer such services to trade or the general public. We have been in business since 1972 as a group company and all our parts, services are fully tested before leaving the workshop. All units are thoroughly tested on specific specialist equipment to ensure maximum quality. Our ESP Fault Modifications come fully approved and as far as we’re aware, there is no other company out there that can successfully repair these units and completely remove the defective state.

Through a quick search online you will find a long list of reviews from happy customers that have had one of our parts fitted.

If you’ve got a car with a Brake Pressure Sensor fault relating to the ABS unit or have the ESP light lit up on your dash, then call us today and we’ll give you an instant quote. The number to call is 0203 815 9441.

Audi TT Quattro ABS Controller Module Pump Repairs
ABS, Audi
19 July 2010 By 27 Comments

Audi TT Quattro ABS Pumps & Modules Repaired

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Audi TT Quattro ABS Controller Module Pump Repairs
The Audi TT is fitted with (most commonly) a BOSCH ABS pump & controller, also known as ECU or Module. We’ve found that the most common faults with these is no communication and fault codes such as P1649 which relates to data bus / data link communication errrors from the ABS control module. So far on these units we’ve repaired the following faults:

  • No Communication
  • Data Bus / Data Link Errors (P1649)
  • ABS Light On Dash
  • Juddering When Braking

The last few we’ve seen had the common P1649 fault which is also a fault code shared with VW’s and refers to the same problem (Implausible Signal From ABS Control Module). Audi’s & VW’s are very well known now for their weak ABS pumps & control modules so it’s not uncommon if you’ve got an Audi and your ABS light is on, get it checked out by an auto-electrician and if it does turn out to be a faulty ABS unit then call us with the part numbers. We could possibly have one sitting on the shelf ready to exchange or repair your own unit. All our products & services are fully backed by our 1Yrs warranty.

When your ABS unit fails or you can see the ABS light lit up on your dash board, you should take caution when driving because this means the ABS pump will not pump the brakes. In some cases it will not effect normal driving, but we have seen on many new vehicles with ABS & Traction Control in one that the vehicle becomes somewhat unstable when the module is not working. Also, you must remember that if the ABS pump is not pumping, then the brakes efficiency will be greatly effected under heavy braking. It is advised that you should only drive the vehicle if you really have to when the ABS light or Traction light is on to be absolutely safe. If you’re unsure, call us for more information on 0203 815 9441.

Audi TT Quattro ABS Pump Repairs P1649

We are repairing ABS pumps & ecu’s on a daily basis so if you think yours has failed, or your not sure then give us a call with your part numbers and we’ll tell you how much it will cost and the turn around time. As a general guideline we aim to repair all units within 48-72 hours, however, this may vary and we will always notify you of any changes.

If you do decide to send your unit in to us, we do ask that you keep the module attached to the pump and send both parts into us so that we can do a complete test on both the pump & module at the same time. There is no extra charge for this service.

Lighting
19 July 2010 By 0 Comments

Common Canbus Wiring Problems When Fitting A Xenon HID Conversion Kit

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Xenon Dual-Canbus HID Conversion Kits

We get a lot of customers who have purchased HID conversion kits from other companies or even from ebaY. Not knowing which type of kit they really need, other than the bulb size and colour temperature preference. You can find kits as cheap as £25-£50 without much struggle and an average of £60-£70 for a hid conversion kit. The problem is, if you don’t know your vehicles wiring type, you may run in to many problems along the way which can be very frustrating, especially because you’ll find that many of the sellers are simply “sellers from home” who know nothing about the technicalities behind choosing the right kit for your car and in some cases, will not even honour their warranty / refund policies.

Every day we’re having people come to us saying they’ve bought a kit off ebaY or from another company and went to install the kit (all fine) but when going to turn the lights on, they come on and then go off again. Or they come on and just flicker constantly or bring up errors etc. These problems are flagging up everywhere and are becoming more apparent. The problem is not the kit, the kit will work on an older vehicle without canbus wiring but if you’re facing these problems, then you will need a kit that can accommodate your vehicles electrical expectations. Our Dual Canbus kit does just this, the very latest technology and ours are the ONLY kits currently with Dual-Canbus technology.

The most common problems are:

  • Lights turn on then automatically turn off (Ballast Shutdown)
  • Lights turn on but then flicker
  • Lights turn on then one headlamp with turn off
  • Bulb Out / Warning Errors Appearing On Dash
  • OBC errors appearing on the dashboard

If you have experienced any of the above problems then there are now canbus kits available for you on the market which 9/10 times are all plug & play. Most of the times these kits will work fine, however, there have been cases where even with canbus kits you will experience problems for example the Volvo XC90.. even with a canbus HID conversion kit fitted, the car will flag up a warning on the dashboard and sometimes the lights will cut out making it un-drivable at night.

Buy A Error-Free Dual-Canbus Xenon HID Conversion KitThe Dual-Canbus kit eliminates all these kinds of problems. It was designed & manufactured with cars like the Volvo XC90 in mind, so that it could accommodate for all the current cars with Canbus wiring but also fix problems that cars such as the Volvo XC90 have. In fact, it is currently the ONLY Dual-Canbus kit available on the market and yes, it’s a SINSPEED Dual-Canbus HID Conversion Kit.

You can buy a Dual-Canbus HID Conversion Kit here and if you need any more information on this topic, do not hesitate to call us with any questions or queries you may have.

Audi VW Volkswagen Passat ABS ECU
ABS, Audi, Volkswagen
17 July 2010 By 10 Comments

Audi & Volkswagen (VW) Bosch 5.3 ABS Pump & Controller ECU Common Faults & Repairs

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Audi VW Volkswagen Passat ABS ECU

A very common fault on practically all VW’s & Audi’s is the ABS pump and controller module failing. We repair all types of ABS pumps & controller modules but this blog post in particular is about the very common Bosch 5.3 unit which is seen commonly failing on the following vehicles:

  • 1996 – 2001 Audi A4, A6, S4
  • 1996 – 2001 VW Passat

When it fails, the ABS light will appear on the dash and the most common faults with these units is no communication and wheel speed sensor faults. If that’s the problems you’re having then no doubt we can repair it for you, saving you £££’s on what you’d be paying if you had bought a brand new unit & because we’re repairing your own unit, you don’t have to pay to get it recoded or programmed either.. it’s all plug & play when you get it back and fully covered by our 1Yrs warranty.

Even if the fault you’re getting on your unit is not as described by us, give us a call anyway.. we try to keep these articles as accurate as possible at the time of publishing but to reduce confusion we only list the most common failures. Other faults are also:

  • ABS Light On
  • No Communication
  • Wheel Speed Sensor Faults
  • Juddering When Braking

audi a4 a6 s4 vw passat abs ecu repairsWhatever the faults, give us a call today on 0203 815 9441 and let us quote you happy, we even carry many of the most common ABS units in stock ready to be dispatched same day.

All BOSCH ABS units start with either 0265 or 0273. If it’s an ATE ABS unit then the part numbers will start with 10 and OEM part numbers do vary. Whichever unit you’ve got, we always suggest contacting us with the full part numbers first to get an accurate quote for the cost of repairs or to find out if we’ve got a replacement unit in stock.

Audi ABS Pump Failures Repaired
ABS, Audi
11 July 2010 By 4 Comments

Audi ABS Pump & Controller ECU Common Faults & Repairs

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Audi ABS Pumps & Controllers Repaired and Sold

Almost all vehicles are now fitted with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) and TCS (Traction Control System) to give us better stability of the vehicle. When these units fail, it doesn’t always render the vehicle non-drivable, however, it can make it unsafe to drive because believe it or not the on-board computers are constantly working to keep the vehicle moving steadily especially at higher speeds.

In some cars you can’t really feel the difference on day-to-day driving on local roads but on motorways it’s noticeable in all vehicles where the on-board ABS controller or Traction Controller isn’t working.. you’ll feel it sway a bit, it’ll become unsteady and maybe even vibrate/judder.

Audi ABS pumps are attached to the controller and are in clear view under the bonnet, normally mounted close to the passenger side suspension turret. There’s commonly two types of ABS controllers on the Audi, Bosch & ATE. The Bosch units have a part number starting with 02 (commonly 0265.. or 0273) and are 10 digits long. The ATE units have a part number starting with 10 (commonly 10.0) and are 11 digits long.

We’ve been repairing these ABS controllers & Traction control units for years now and we’re taking in at least 3-4 units a day now from private & trade customers. The most common faults we’re seeing on these on a daily basis are:

  • No Communication
  • Wheel Sensor Fault
  • ABS / Traction Light On dash
  • Flashing Red Brake Light On Dash
  • Vibrations Under Breaking
  • Speedo Not Working

Audi ABS Pump Failures RepairedSome people prefer replacing these units with second-hand units from breaker yards, problem with that is that this is a very common fault and almost definitely all of them will fail at one point or another so when buying a second-hand unit, you’re unaware of the history of the unit (has it previously been repaired yet or is it waiting to fail?).. once they’ve been repaired they don’t really come back or become faulty again and should last the lifetime of the vehicle.

Buying a new unit isn’t cheap at all, they start from £500+ and require programming/coding to your vehicle as well (either by a local electrician with the correct equipment) or a main dealer. You still get the same 12months warranty on a new unit, nothing special so there’s no real reason to go down this road until you’re certain your unit is beyond repair, which is very unlikely.

We remanufacture these units every day and we try to keep some of the most common part numbers readily available in stock to reduce turn around time. All units from us are pre-programmed ready to plug & play on the vehicle, meaning they do not require further programming. Always call us first prior to sending any units in and have the part numbers to hand so that we can confirm the price & turn around time. We do not take payment from you until the unit has been repaired and tested working okay & ready to come back to you & the best thing is, all our units come with the same 12months warranty.

If you do decide to send your unit in to us, we ask that you kindly send both the controller and the attached hydraulic pump so that we can fully bench test both parts of the unit. This means when removing it from the vehicle, you should remove it whole by disconnecting the communication cables and also the 4-6 hydraulic lines running into the pump. When re-fitting the unit, you will have to bleed all 4 brakes starting from the wheel furthest away from the ABS pump i.e. if the pump is located on passenger side front suspension turret, then you should begin bleeding from the driver side rear wheel.

Even if you’ve been told by others that your unit is non-repairable, don’t give up until you’ve given us a call.

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