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18/11/2023

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

FAULT

Multi function display screen displays RANGE ROVER constantly and will not boot up
No radio, satnav etc

We scanned the vehicle to find the MOST network completely online

After looking over the dealer wiring diagrams, we traced the fault to a rodent damage control module connector

We carried out a loom repair and the system was once again back up and working

18/11/2023

BMW Non start

We were contacted for a suspected immobiliser issue

We carried out a vehicle assessment and found no communication with the engine ECU

Performed our standard tests on required powers, grounds and communication lines to to module to determine the main power missing

Fault traced to main power cable corroded

Cable repaired and vehicle back up and running

18/11/2023

Landrover Discovery Sport

Multiple fault warning lights illuminated on the dash

No communication with multiple modules on the Body CAN communication line

Out with the dealer wiring diagrams and Pico scope to test the network at fault

We isolated the fault to a section of loom and then began the strip down to find the faulty wiring sections where corrosion had taken place

(Whilst working on this we also found this vehicle had been subject to vermin damage too - something we’ve seen an increase of lately)

The wiring was repaired and vehicle operating correctly again

This is a good example to people who ask ‘how much for a plug in to see what the fault is’ or give us fault codes from a scan tool and ask us to price repair - to show that simply isn’t possible.

12/10/2023

New engine control unit programmed for one of our local trade customers using dealer equipment

Collected - programmed - delivered back 👌

11/10/2023

One of this mornings jobs

Helping out a local garage who had internet drop out whilst programming this engine control unit

Read on bench and recovered

Once plugged back in all up and running

06/10/2023

Used Peugeot BSi being read and virginised so it’s able to programme to a different vehicle

A lot of modules are not available due to being discontinued or on long wait back orders
We offer various solutions reusing modules

06/10/2023

Water and electronics do not mix!

Fault finding loss of remote functions on a Range Rover this morning

15/08/2023

Important changes with effect of Friday 25th August, 2023.

The time has come after 20 years to scale back the workshop side of our business and concentrate on our Automotive Locksmith and Diagnostic Company.

We have thoroughly enjoyed building up the business to where we are now and none of that would have been possible without you all, however feel it’s now time to take a step back and specialise.

Bideford and the surrounding areas have many friendly/family run garages that we believe would be happy to take on your custom. Hence we are happy to provide support and help with numbers etc.

We would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU all so much for your amazing support and custom over the years and look forward to continuing that to the public and trade alike, albeit with a smaller specialised service.

Thank you all

James, Phee and Jon

09/07/2023

As all of our followers and customers will know - we have spent several years investing and training to push our workshop in the same technical and advanced direction of the modern vehicle

We carry out coding, programming and fault finding on an advanced level for the public and trade alike

As such we have found it more demanding keeping up with the the ‘Normal’ day to day garage work

Due to this we have made the descision to scale back the service, mot and general repair work in order to able us with our specialist side of the business

We have a new website being built which will contain important information for the customer with advice on common vehicle issues from non start to DPF scenarios, along with a contact / booking form for when you have issues and need to get a booking.

Along side this - our highly equipped auto locksmith ‘Key to My Car’ vans are on call 24hours for emergency lost keys situations and non destructive vehicle entry.