Showing posts with label Auto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Auto. Show all posts

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Chevrolet Cruze how to replace the cabin air filter



The procedure of replacement the air cabin filter in a Chevrolet Cruze is really easy and can be seen in the following video.

It is very important to develop this change at least once a year or each 15.000 kilometers. The location of the air cabin filter also called dust pollen filter or air conditioning filter and the tools which are needed can be founded in the explanation of the video.



Sunday, December 22, 2013

How to fix VAG COM error code 00492



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00492 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears the following text will appear in the display:

"00492 - Body Pitch Angle from Level Control Module: Implausible Signal"


When your car has this problem one of these symptons could appear:

  • Malfunction Indicator Light active

The possible causes for the appearing of the 00492 error code are the following:
  • Communication Problem between Level Control Module (J197) and Headlight Aim Control Module
  • Wiring/Connectors from/to Level Control Module (J197) faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00492 fault code are the following:

  • Check Communication Problem between Level Control Module (J197) and Headlight Aim Control Module
  • Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Level Control Module (J197)

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto



How to fix VAG COM error code 00473



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00473 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears the following text will appear in the display:

"00473 - Control Module for Elect. Park/Hand Brake (J540): No Signal/Communication"

The possible causes for the appearing of the 00473 error code are the following:
  • Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Control Module for Elect. Park/Hand Brake (J540) faulty
  • Fault(s) stored in Control Module for Elect. Park/Hand Brake (J540)

Possible Solutions for solving the 00473 fault code are the following:

  • Check Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Control Module for Elect. Park/Hand Brake (J540)
  • Check Measuring Value Blocks (MVB)
    • Usually Measuring Value Blocks (MVB) 125+ show the current Communication Status

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto


How to fix VAG COM error code 00470



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00470 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears the following text will appear in the display:


When your car has this problem one of these symptons could appear:

  • Data Bus Comfort working in Single-Wire Mode

The possible causes for the appearing of the 00470 error code are the following:
  • Wiring/Connectors from/to Control Modules
  • Control Module in CAN Data Bus Comfort faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00470 fault code are the following:

  • Check Measuring Value Blocks (MVB)
  • Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Control Modules

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto


How to fix VAG COM error code 00457



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00457 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears the following text will appear in the display: "00457 - Control Module for Network (J519): No Signal/Communication"

When your car has this problem one of these symptons could appear:

  • Reduced Functionality

The possible causes for the appearing of the 00457 error code are the following:
  • Communication from/to Control Module for Network (J519) faulty
  • Wiring/Connectors from/to Control Module for Network (J519) faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00457 fault code are the following:

  • Check Communication from/to Control Module for Network (J519)
    • See Measuring Value Blocks (MVB)
  • Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Control Module for Network (J519)

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto

How to fix VAG COM error code 00446



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00446 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears the following text will appear in the display: "00446 - Function Limitation due to Under-Voltage: Lower Limit Exceeded"

The possible causes for the appearing of the 00446 error code are the following:
  • Malfunction Indicator Light ON

Possible Solutions for solving the 00446 fault code are the following:

  • Check Fuse(s)
  • Check Supply Voltage
  • Check/Replace Battery
  • Check/Replace Generator

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto

How to fix VAG COM error code 00445



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00445 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.
When this error appears the following text will appear in the display: "00445 - Loss of Refrigerant"


The possible causes for the appearing of the 00445 error code are the following:
  • Refrigerant Loss signal due to Leak or Sensor Failure
  • Wiring/Connectors from/to Control Module
  • HVAC Control Module Coding Incorrect

Possible Solutions for solving the 00445 fault code are the following:

  • Check Refrigerant Level and Sensor(s)
  • Check Measuring Value Blocks (MVB)
  • Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Control Module
  • Check HVAC Module Coding

Thursday, December 19, 2013

How to fix VAG COM error code 00384



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00384 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears the following text will appear in the display: 

"00384 - Optical Databus: Open Circuit"

The possible causes for the appearing of the 00384 error code are the following:
  • Optical Databus (MOST) Connection(s) faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00384 fault code are the following:

  • Check Optical Databus (MOST) Connection(s)
    • Perform Optical Bus Diagnostics

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto

How to fix VAG COM error code 00361



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00361 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears the following text will appear in the display:"00361 - Heater Element for Auxiliary Heater (Z35): Faulty"

When your car has this problem one of these symptons could appear:

  • Auxiliary Heater not working
  • Fault Code(s) cannot be cleared

The possible causes for the appearing of the 00361 error code are the following:
  • Heater Element for Auxiliary Heater (Z35) faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00361 fault code are the following:

  • Check/Replace Heater Element for Auxiliary Heater (Z35)

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto

How to fix VAG COM error code 00349



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00349 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears the following texts will appear in the display:"00349 - Solenoid Valve 10 (N283): Open or Short to Ground""00349 - Solenoid Valve 10 (N283): Open or Short to Plus"

When your car has this problem one this sympton could appear:

  • Shifting issues

The possible causes for the appearing of the 00349 error code are the following:
  • Damaged wiring harness
  • Failed Solenoid Valve
  • Failed TCM

Possible Solutions for solving the 00349 fault code are the following:

  • Ohm test wiring harness

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto


How to fix VAG COM error code 00301



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00301 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears the following text will appear in the display:"00301 - ABS Return Flow Pump (V39)"

When your car has this problem this sympton could appear:

  • Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON

The possible causes for the appearing of the 00301 error code are the following:
  • Fuse(s) faulty
  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Return Flow Pump (V39) faulty
  • Return Flow Pump (V39) faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00301 fault code are the following:

  • Check Fuse(s)
  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Return Flow Pump (V39)
  • Check/Replace Return Flow Pump (V39), might be Part of Hydraulic Unit (N55)

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto

How to fix VAG COM error code 00297



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00297 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears the following text will appear in the display:"00297 - Gearbox Speed Sensor (G38): No Signal"

The possible Causes for the appearing of the 00297 error code are the following:

  • Wiring/Connectors faulty
    • Water damage at connector
  • Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (G38) faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00297 fault code are the following:

  • Check Wiring/Connectors
  • Check Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (G38)
    • See Measuring Value Blocks (MVB)

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto

How to fix VAG COM error code 00293



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00293 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears one of the following texts will appear in the display:"00293 - Multi-Function Switch (F125): Implausible Signal"

The possible Causes for the appearing of the 00293 error code are the following:

  • Wiring/Connectors from/to Multi-Function Switch (F125) faulty
  • Multi-Function Switch (F125) faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00293 fault code are the following:

  • Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Multi-Function Switch (F125)
  • Check Multi-Function Switch (F125)
    • Check Measuring Value Blocks (MVB)

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto

How to fix VAG COM error code 00290



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00290 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears one of the following texts will appear in the display "00290 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Left (G46): Signal Outside Specifications""00290 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Left (G46): Electrical Fault in Circuit"

The possible Causes for the appearing of the 00290 error code are the following:

  • Open Circuit in Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Left (G46)
  • ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Left (G46) faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00290 fault code are the following:

  • Check Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Left (G46)
  • Check ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Left (G46)

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto

How to fix VAG COM error code 00287



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00287 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears one of the following texts will appear in the display 
"00287 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44): Electrical Fault in Circuit"

The possible Causes for the appearing of the 00287 error code are the following:

  • Open Circuit in Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44)
  • ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44) faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00287 fault code are the following:

  • Check Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44)
  • Check ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44)

If the text which appears is this:
"00287 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44): Mechanical Malfunction"

These are the possible causes:
  • Excessive Air Gap between ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44) and Rotor
  • Short Circuit in Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44)
  • ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44) faulty

And these the possible solutions:
  • Check ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44) Installation
  • Check Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44)
  • Check ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Right (G44)

I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto


How to fix VAG COM error code 00285



If you have tested your car with the VAG COM (so you have a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or a Skoda) and after the check the error code 00285 appears, this article will show you the possible symptons, causes and solutions.

When this error appears one of the following texts will appear in the display "00285 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45): Signal Outside Specifications""00285 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45): Electrical Fault in Circuit"

The possible Causes for the appearing of the 00285 error code are the following:

  • Open Circuit in Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45)
  • ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45) faulty

Possible Solutions for solving the 00285 fault code are the following:

  • Check Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45)
  • Check ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45

If the text which appears is this:
"00285 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45): Mechanical Malfunction"

These are the possible causes:
  • Excessive Air Gap between ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45) and Rotor
  • Short Circuit in Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45)
  • ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45) faulty

And these the possible solutions:
  • Check ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45) Installation
  • Check Wiring from/to ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45)
  • Check ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Right (G45)
I hope you will find this article useful and you have find the solution for the problem of the auto