Holden
Commodore, Colorado, Captiva, Cruze
Alloytec chain correlation, LS misfires, intake leaks, oil pressure warnings, Captiva diesel/EGR/DPF concerns, ABS wheel speed faults.
Common vehicle issues and diagnostic direction.
Use this as a fast reference for the vehicles Mobile Motive commonly services across Adelaide Hills, Mount Barker, Nairne and surrounding areas. The notes are diagnostic starting points only — verify the fault with testing before replacing parts.
Ford
Falcon, Territory, Ranger, Focus
COP misfires, smart-charge issues, ZF/BTR transmission faults, Ranger boost/DPF/EGR faults, Focus cooling and transmission warnings.
Toyota
Hilux, Prado, LandCruiser, Corolla, Camry, RAV4, HiAce
VVT/oil control, A/F sensor faults, EGR/DPF diesel issues, cooling system faults, ABS/C1201 paired engine faults.
Mazda
Mazda 2, Mazda 3, CX-3, CX-5, BT-50, Mazda 6
MAF/intake leaks, misfires with compression checks, Skyactiv cooling/VVT logic, BT-50 Ranger-related DPF/boost checks.
Nissan
Navara, X-Trail, Patrol, Pulsar, Dualis
MAF contamination, boost leaks, EGR soot, cam/crank sensor heat faults, EVAP vent contamination and CAN faults.
Mitsubishi
Triton, Pajero, Outlander, Lancer
EGR/intake carbon, turbo actuator/boost solenoid issues, DPF pressure hose faults, CVT warnings and ABS wheel-speed issues.
Hyundai / Kia
i30, Tucson, Santa Fe, Cerato, Sportage, Sorento
GDI carbon, coil/plug misfires, purge valve hard-start after refuel, A/C compressor control and charging/earth faults.
Isuzu
D-MAX, MU-X
Boost leaks, MAP contamination, DPF differential pressure sensor hoses, EGR soot and charging system load checks.
Subaru
Forester, Outback, Impreza, XV
Oil leaks/consumption, O2/catalyst faults, cooling concerns, CVT warnings and misfire/compression verification.
Volkswagen
Golf, Passat, Amarok, Tiguan
Battery/gateway faults, DSG/TCM codes, VNT boost control, intake leaks, cooling and water-pump/thermostat housing concerns.
BMW
3 Series, 5 Series, X models
VANOS/VVT faults, electric water pump faults, IBS/battery registration concerns, valvetronic and coolant leak diagnosis.
Mercedes-Benz
C/E-Class, Sprinter, Vito
NOx/DPF/EGR diagnostics, glow plug faults, CAN/voltage complaints, A/C compressor control and boost leaks.
Before quoting a repair
- Confirm the symptom and whether the code is active, pending or history.
- Check battery voltage, charging ripple and module communication before deep diagnosis.
- Use scan data to confirm which system is actually complaining.
- Perform basic physical checks: oil level, coolant level, air intake leaks, loose grounds, damaged connectors and blown fuses.
- Only recommend parts after the test result points to that part or circuit.