October 2019

MONTH 2017 AFTERMARKET 3 www.aftermarketonline.net OCTOBER 20 19 AFTERMARKET 21 ELTA Automotive is recommending garages follow its three-step process to successfully deal with exhaust and emissions control issues. “In-depth analysis conducted by our TECHASSIST support service indicates that there are two common reasons for returns,” said ELTA Automotive Marketing Manager Tim Brotherton. “The first is misdiagnosis. There are several causes of EGR-related fault codes and not all point directly to the valve itself. The second is technicians replacing EGR valves, but not addressing the underlying issues that caused the valve to fail. Our research shows that EGR valves that have failed prematurely are often heavily contaminated, indicating that they’ve been installed into a ‘dirty’ system.” ELTA’s three-step process proposes that technicians first clean the system using an EGR/turbo cleaning aerosol system. They should then, replace the EGR valve and lastly reset the ECU so it recognises the new component. Tim continued: “Other components to check include the air mass sensor – as a faulty sensor may not be measuring the correct air flow rate – the throttle body – because if this is malfunctioning it may result in an insufficient amount of air entering the engine – and the vacuum pump – because pneumatically controlled EGR valves can fail to actuate if it is not operating correctly. He added: “Using our TECHASSIST technical expertise, we are able to demonstrate that drilling down to find the underlying fault is the key to the correct prognosis and as well as yielding better results, following a structured procedure will improved workshop efficiency by saving time and money.” For more information visit: www.elta.co.uk our business! omising y without compr footprint LATNEMNORIVNE our e y Mak - Uniform high qua • ailab v cellent a Ex • agerv Range & co • ds lity standar ility o none e second t k R ff El d f id o any alterna ed t compar ers a oc eman o st y unit cop oduc eman pr ock r an Elst o 79 % ene e up t v time sa e weaknesses in vo impr erse enginee ve in-depth r ears of expe With many y ens o t ted tes individually ters 2,300 PN s & star PN’ ors 3,400 er: Alternat e off tiv agerv ange an co ar w er r o a new OE or ed t t compar y choosi gy consumption b r t the sam the OE solutions. A o en allow us t v ring skills e rience in the business our le quality uniform high a e ur e oducts ar eman pr The r s. ’ e ng e el. v . +44 (0) 121 725 0180 ther information please call us at or fur F ock.com .els t www Exhaust & emissions: Easy as 1-2-3 Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine