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29 October 2015 By Ajaz 1 Comment

Audi Quattro Propshaft Repair Service

Audi Quattro Propshaft Repairs
The Audi quattro is a 4WD (4-Wheel Drive) vehicle where the gearbox transfers it’s power through all 4 wheels via the front + rear driveshafts. The power is delivered to the rear driveshafts through the propshaft which sits in the centre of the vehicle between the gearbox and the rear differential.

Common Propshaft Problems

Noisy bearing
Juddering on acceleration
Loss of drive / power

With a propshaft failure you may be quoted upwards of £900.00 +Vat & Fitting to have a brand new part fitted by an Audi dealership. The genuine part direct from Audi will come with a 12 month warranty but at a high price. There are many aftermarket options out there and even the option of using second hand parts but the warranty is limited and the quality of aftermarket parts will never be the same as the genuine product.

Sinspeed’s Propshaft Repair Service
We can remanufacture your existing propshaft and using new genuine OEM components in the rebuild process, we can ensure that each and every rebuilt propshaft will meet & exceed OE specifications. All of our propshafts are fully balanced when being rebuilt and are returned with a 12 month warranty. We can generally repair and turnaround a remanufactured propshaft within 24-48 hours. Fitting services are also available.

If you have a faulty propshaft that needs repairing, give us a call today on 0203 815 9441.

ECU Repair

23 October 2015 By Ajaz 0 Comments

Fiat Bosch M 2.7 Engine ECU Repair

Type: Bosch Engine Management
Fits: Fiat
Engines:
Year:
Fuel: Petrol
Ref: ECUT2195

Note: This ECU may also fit other models.

It is a Bosch Engine ECU and we are able to fully test and rebuild these units.

Common part numbers associated with this type of unit

Bosch Number	OEM Number	Price	Warranty
0261203099		£POA	12 Months
0261204159		£POA	12 Months

ECU Repair

23 October 2015 By Ajaz 2 Comments

Fiat Bosch M 2.10.4 Engine ECU Repair

Type: Bosch Engine Management
Fits: Fiat
Engines: 2.0L
Year:
Fuel: Petrol
Ref: ECUT83195

Note: This ECU may also fit other models.

It is a Bosch Engine ECU and we are able to fully test and rebuild these units.

Common part numbers associated with this type of unit

Bosch Number	OEM Number	Price	Warranty
0261 203 994		£POA	12 Months
0261 204 168		£POA	12 Months
0261 204 381		£POA	12 Months
0261 204 422		£POA	12 Months
0261 204 478		£POA	12 Months
0261 204 479	0 046 481 483 0	£POA	12 Months
0261 204 480		£POA	12 Months
0261 204 482		£POA	12 Months
0261 204 483		£POA	12 Months
0261 204 484		£POA	12 Months

Nissan Bosch VP44 PSG5 Diesel Pump Faults

Diesel Pumps

29 September 2015 By Ajaz 2 Comments

Nissan Almera / Patrol / Terrano Bosch VP44 (PSG5) Diesel Pump EDC Repairs

Nissan Almera / Patrol / Terrano Bosch CP44 Diesel Pump EDC Repairs
Many of the Nissan models are fitted with the Bosch VP44 Diesel Pump (PSG5) but unfortunately it is known to be a very common failing part. One of the most specific failures that have been found with this part is that it makes the vehicle cut out completely and not start, and this is mostly due to the Hybrid technology behind the design of the Bosch VP44 Diesel Pump.

Nissan Bosch VP44 Diesel Pump Testing
Here at Sinspeed we take these units in on a daily basis for testing and repairs, and have found that the fault is actually within the Electronic Diesel Control (Unit EDC) and not the mechanical part of the diesel pump. By testing this on our latest diesel pump test rig, it allows for direct communication with the EDC unit to test all functions of the electronic diesel pump. The extensive soak test that is carried out flags out the most common faults as well as highlighting any intermittent faults.

Why Choose Sinspeed to Repair your Bosch VP44 Diesel Pump EDC?
Any Bosch VP44 Diesel Pump Repairs that are carried out within our Sinspeed workshop will be done using only new and genuine OEM components. We also upgrade the components in the EDC unit that causes the initial failure to ensure that each and every Bosch VP44 diesel pump is rebuilt to meet and exceed OE Specifications. We also have many of the common failing part numbers on the shelf, rebuilt and ready to exchange.

For your convenience, our turnaround time for diesel pump repairs is 3 – 5 working days and no programming is required when fitting the unit back to the vehicle – making it plug and play.

Below are some of the most common fault codes that have been found on the Nissan range, and although they can range quite a lot, it is more than likely that all faults will relate back to a failed electronic diesel control unit (EDC).

VAG Codes: 00550 / 00628 / 01268 / 01318
Other Fault Codes: P0190 / P1220 / P1335 / P1551 / P1560 / P1561 / P1600 / P1630 / P1631 / P1651 / P1660 / P1661

If you have enquired about these fault codes at dealers or local garages, you will be aware that they will charge upwards of £1000 to replace the whole unit, with labour and programming. Our diesel pump repair service is fast, efficient and affordable and we have no problems repairing these units as long as they have not been tampered with.

Note: The hybrid technology that exists within the diesel pump can be very easily damaged if not opened by a skilled professional with experience in hybrid EDC repairs.

Below you will find a Bosch VP44 (PSG5) Diesel Pump application list showing some common failing part numbers on the Nissan. If your part number is not listed on here or you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 0203 815 9441 and we will be happy to assist you.

Make	Model	Engine	From	To	Bosch Part Number
Nissan	Almera	2.2 Di	03/00	08/01	0470 504 012
Nissan	Patrol	3.0 Di	03/99	08/01	0470 504 022
Nissan	Terrano		03/99	08/01	0470 506 025
Make	Model	Engine	From	To	Bosch Part Number

Clutch Actuators

16 September 2015 By Ajaz 91 Comments

Mitsubishi Colt Clutch / Gear Actuator Repairs

Does your Mitsubishi Colt slip out of gears when driving or fail to even select any gears? Or does it sometimes get stuck in neutral? If so, this may be due to a failed Clutch or Gear Actuator.

The Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with an automated manual gearbox which allows it to interchange between manual or automatic at a flick of a button, which is unlike any normal 5 or 6-speed automatics. It operates on sensors and ECU’s which means it does not require a clutch pedal.

The three main components that consist within this type of gearbox include the clutch actuator assembly, a gear shift actuator assembly and a gearbox ECU. Position sensors are placed within each actuator, which allows for signals to be sent back to the gearbox ECU to determine the position of the clutch as well as what gear the vehicle is in. The gearbox ECU then also uses this information as well as the vehicle’s speed and other parameters to calculate the required gear, when the next gear change should take place and when to engage / dis-engage the clutch.

Unfortunately, as many Mitsubishi Colt owners are most likely aware of – this design has been diagnosed with faults that have caused the vehicle to sometimes be left completely immobile!

Common Clutch + Gear Actuator Problems
The most common signs to look out for when diagnosing a faulty clutch or gear actuator on your Mitsubishi Colt are listed below:

Slips Out of Gears
Gets Stuck In Neutral
Fails to Select Gears

The list above is just some of the common issues that have been diagnosed within our workshop on a daily basis.

Being such a common fault, it is likely you have either a clutch or gear actuator fault and in some cases, it is possible that both actuators have failed together. If you have contacted main dealers already, you will be aware that the price to replace the whole unit can cost in the region of £700 + VAT, which will increase as each actuator will need re-coding to the vehicle. Furthermore, if you opt to replace your unit it will only come with 12 months warranty, and as it is known to be such a common failing part, there is no guarantee that it will not fail again.

My Mitsubishi Colt Actuator is Faulty – How can SINSPEED Help Me?
We specialise in testing and repairing gear + clutch actuators for the Mitsubishi Colt as well as many other vehicles makes and models where electronic actuators control the vehicle’s gearbox. We can fully bench test and repair your Mitsubishi Colt Gear + Clutch actuator using genuine OEM parts are used when repairing the actuators, to ensure that every repaired clutch / gear actuator meets and exceeds OE specifications.

Actuators that are repaired by Sinspeed will not require re-coding when fitting back to your vehicle and for a complete peace of mind – will also come with Lifetime Warranty!

If you have a Mitsubishi Colt with a clutch or gear actuator fault then give us a call today on 0203 815 9441 or alternatively send us a quick message here.

Clutch Actuators

15 September 2015 By Ajaz 97 Comments

Smart Car Clutch Actuator + Gear Actuator Repairs

The SMART car transmission is unlike any ordinary 5 or 6-speed automatic. It is an automated manual gearbox. Which means the vehicle can be driven as a manual or automatic at the flick of a button. The vehicle does not have a clutch pedal and instead operates on sensors and ECU’s.

The system consists of a clutch actuator assembly, a gear shift actuator assembly, and a gearbox ECU. Each of the actuators will also have position sensors. Which sends signals back to the gearbox ECU to determine which gear the vehicle is in or what position the clutch is in. This information along with vehicle speed and other parameters will be used by the gearbox ECU. To calculate the required gear, when the next gear change should take place and when to engage/disengage the clutch.

As many SMART car owners are already aware, this design has many faults and can render the vehicle completely un-drivable.

Common Clutch + Gear Actuator Problems

When the clutch and gear actuators fail on the Mercedes Smart car. It doesn’t always give the same symptom. Below we’ve listed the most common fault symptoms we are aware of so far:

3 Bars / Lines Appearing on Gear Change Box
Slipping Out of Gears
Getting Stuck in Neutral
Failing to Select Gears

If your clutch or gear actuator has failed, then you may already be aware of exactly how much it can cost to replace the unit. Each actuator is coded to the vehicle and can cost upwards of £700+Vat each to replace with coding. Furthermore, the replacement unit will only come with a standard 12-month warranty and being that it is such a common failing part, it doesn’t give much confidence that the problem won’t re-occur.

We receive clutch & gear actuators for repair on a daily basis for the following vehicles:

Smart City
Smart ForTwo
Smart ForFour
Smart Roadster

We have also compiled a short list of part numbers associated to the failing clutch & gear actuator units. Note: this is not a complete list of part numbers, only the most common part numbers we frequently see in our workshops are listed.

Partnumbers	Partnumbers
000 3226 V011	01 3981 007 101
000 3226 V012	01 3981 000 022
000 3226 V014	01 3981 000 066
000 3226 V016	01 3981 000 070
A 451 250 00 62	A 454 257 05 79

My Mercedes Smart Car Actuator is Faulty – How Can SINSPEED Help Me?

We specialise in the testing and repair of clutch + gear actuator units, not just for Smart cars but for all vehicle makes and models where the vehicles gearbox is controlled by electronic actuators. We’re able to fully bench test and repair the Smart car clutch actuator and gear actuator units. We use new genuine OEM parts when repairing the actuators to ensure each and every repaired clutch/gear actuator meets and exceeds OE specifications.

The repaired actuators will be returned to you with a Lifetime warranty for complete peace of mind and will not require re-coding when fitting back to the vehicle – simply plug & play!

If you have a Mercedes Smart Car with a clutch or gear actuator fault then give us a call today on 0203 815 9441.

Audi A3 Teves MK70 ATE ABS ECU Module ABS Pump Faults

ABS, Nissan

9 September 2015 By Ajaz 0 Comments

Nissan Pixo Teves MK70 (ATE) ABS Pump Repair Service

Is your ABS or ESP Light on? Or is your wheel speed sensor faulty? If so, it could be due to a faulty Teves MK70 (ATE) ABS pump that is commonly known to be fitted on the Nissan Pixo.

The Nissan Pixo is fitted with the Teves MK70 (ATE) ABS unit, and has been known to have similar design flaws as the earlier Teves MK60 ATE ABS pump which as many car owners are aware of, turned out to be a complete disaster! Both units have internally built pressure sensors with a low maximum pressure rating and have identical common failures as you can see below:

Common Nissan Pixo Teves MK70 ATE ABS Pump Problems:

No Communication Fault
Brake Pressure Sensor (G201)
ESP / ASR / TCS / DCS (Traction) Light On
ABS Light On
Wheel Speed Sensor Faults

Note: Only the most common faults we have found with these units have been listed above, but is not a complete list of possible faults.

Our ABS Repair Service
When carrying out any ABS repairs, we always identify any faults with the original design like the common failing internal G201 Brake Pressure Sensor Fault for example, and then not only do we repair the fault, but we also modify the unit so that the design fault is permanently rectified. This ensures complete peace of mind that the unit will not fail again in the future, and for that extra customer satisfaction, we also give all our customers Lifetime Warranty!

We have rebuilt so many of these units over the years and now carry exchange units on the shelf for faster turnaround time. Our exchange units are self-calibrating and will not require any programming. We also offer fitting services at very competitive rates.

If you have a faulty Teves MK70 ATE ABS / ESP Pump fitted to your Nissan Pixo and are looking for a repair or replacement of your damaged ABS unit, then give us a call today on 0203 815 9441.

Instrument Cluster Panel

28 August 2015 By Ajaz 2 Comments

Volkswagen Beetle Instrument Cluster Repair

Volkswagen Beetle Instrument Cluster Problems
Have you have been experiencing issues with your Volkswagen Beetle instrument cluster? Do the symptoms listed below sound familiar? If so we may be able to help.

Most common Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Problems
Some of the most common issues found associated with the Volkswagen Beetle Instrument Cluster are listed below:

Backlight Illumination Failure
Complete Power Failure
LCD Pixelated or Faded
Backlight Illumination Failure
Backlight Flickers
No Sound
Gauges Flicker & Reset to 0
Indicators & High Beam Warning LED’s Not Working
Speed Stays at 0mph.
Only One Side of the LCD Works

If you have found that your Volkswagen Beetle cluster has any of the problems above, you will be advised to have the part replaced. The 2 main options that you will be provided with is to either buy a complete replacement part, which will generally come with 12 months warranty, but this could work out to be extremely expensive as it would require coding / programming to your vehicle. The other option would be to purchase a second-hand used part which will probably come with a limited warranty, typically 30-90 days, and will again, require coding / programming to your vehicle. As the used instrument may also need to calibrated to read the correct mileage, this will come as an additional cost.

Our Instrument Cluster Rebuild Service
Here at Sinspeed we are able to fully test & repair the Volkswagen Beetle Instrument Cluster. We use only genuine and new OEM components when rebuilding the dashboard speedometer to ensure that each and every rebuilt instrument cluster meets and exceeds OE specifications. All of our repaired instrument cluster units do not lose any memory of mileage so will not require mileage corrections, and will also not require any coding when refitting back to your vehicle. Whats more, it will come with Lifetime Warranty!

We also offer a professional fitting service if required.

If the dashboard / Instrument cluster (speedo) on your Volkswagen Beetle is faulty then contact us today on 0203 815 9441 and we’ll be more than happy to assist you.

ABS, Peugeot

26 August 2015 By Ajaz 25 Comments

Peugeot 206 / 207 Teves MK70 (ATE) ABS Pump Repair Service

If you own either a Peugeot 206 or 207, you may have experienced the failure of the infamous Teves MK70 ATE ABS pump, which unfortunately has been known to suffer the same design flaws at the earlier Teves MK60 ATE ABS pump which were known to be complete failures. Both units have internally built pressure sensors with a low maximum pressure rating, and the list below outlines the identical common failures that have been found in both units:

Common Peugeot 206 & 207 Teves MK70 ATE ABS Pump Problems:

Brake Pressure Sensor (C1301 or C1302)
No Communication Fault
ESP / ASR / TCS / DCS (Traction) Light On
Wheel Speed Sensor Faults
ABS Light On

Note: The above list consists of the most common faults we have found with these units, but is not a complete list of possible faults.

Sinspeed ABS Repair Service
Here at Sinspeed, if we find flaws in the original design, such as the most common failing internal G201 Brake Pressure Sensor Fault, we will not only look to repair the fault, but we will also modify the unit to ensure that the design fault has been permanently rectified to avoid any further issues regarding the same fault. To give our customers that complete peace of mind, we also offer Lifetime Warranty on all repairs!

Thousands of these units have been repaired in our workshop over the years, so to ensure a faster turnaround, we now also carry these units in stock. All of our exchange units are self-calibrating and will not require any programming.

If you have a faulty Teves MK70 ATE ABS / ESP Pump fitted to your Peugeot 206 or 207 and are looking for a repair or replacement of your damaged ABS unit, then give us a call today on 0203 815 9441.

ABS, Mazda

7 August 2015 By Ajaz 12 Comments

Mazda 2 & 3 Teves MK70 (ATE) ABS Pump Repair Service

The Teves MK70 (ATE) ABS unit is fitted to the Mazda 2 & 3, and has been known to have similar design flaws as the earlier Teves MK60 ATE ABS pump which as many customers are aware of, turned out to be a complete disaster! Both units have internally built pressure sensors with a low maximum pressure rating and have identical common failures as you can see below:

Common Mazda 2 & 3 Teves MK70 ATE ABS Pump Problems:

No Communication Fault
Brake Pressure Sensor (C1288)
ESP / ASR / TCS / DCS (Traction) Light On
ABS Light On
Wheel Speed Sensor Faults

Note: Only the most common faults we have found with these units have been listed above, but is not a complete list of possible faults.

Our ABS Repair Service
Here at Sinspeed, when carrying out the ABS repairs, we always look for flaws in the original design, such as the common failing internal G201 Brake Pressure Sensor Fault. Not only do we repair the fault, but we modify the unit to ensure that the design fault has been permanently rectified to ensure complete peace of mind that the unit will not fail again in the future. We give all our customers a Lifetime Warranty!

We have rebuilt thousands of these units over the years and now carry exchange units on the shelf for faster turnaround time. Our exchange units are self-calibrating and will not require any programming. We also offer fitting services at very competitive rates.

If you have a faulty Teves MK70 ATE ABS / ESP Pump fitted to your Mazda 2 or Mazda 3 looking for a repair or replacement of your damaged ABS unit, then give us a call today on 0203 815 9441.

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