Section: In Focus 2023 June

Onix Turbo 2020 with reduced power

The Chevrolet compact Hatchback, equipped with the CSS Prime 1.0 12v three-cylinder Turbo engine of 116cv, fueled with ethanol, arrived at the workshop with the complaint of being out of power in accelerations, and the injection light on the dashboard

Amarok 2013 Bi Turbo losing power

The Volkswagen Truck, equipped with an EA189 TDI 2.0 16v Bi Turbo Diesel engine of 180cv, arrived at the workshop with the complaint that when turning off the engine, it made a strange noise, and sporadically showed a loss of power above 130 km /h, in addition the glow plug preheating light (spring) flashed on the panel, when turning off the engine and turning it on again, the defect stopped

Chevrolet Cruze 2018 losing performance

The midsize sedan of the American automaker, equipped with the Ecotec 1.4 16v Turbocharged direct injection engine and 153cv, fueled with ethanol, arrived at the workshop complaining of loss of power when the fuel level drops to less than half from the tank

IQA presents the main topics that will be discussed at the 8th Quality Forum

With society's perception of sustainability on the agenda, the conference will bring topics such as decarbonization, environmental impacts, technology, among others

Get to know Oficinas ZF [pro]Tech, the online platform for auto repair shops

The purpose of the portal is to offer access to the digital world and be a great partner for repairers. In addition, the project offers services and support necessary for better development of the establishment on the internet

EXCLUSIVE: AUTOMEC prepares news for the 2021 edition

Thinking of a way to innovate and take the main novelties of the automotive world, Automec exclusively told Oficina Brasil about the main changes that the event promises to make

GM Cruze 2013 does not work due to electrical failure

The medium sedan, equipped with a 1.8 16v Flex engine, arrived at the workshop with a tow truck, as the vehicle would not start

Amarok with starting difficulty

The truck of the German automaker, year 2013, equipped with a 2.0 16v turbo diesel engine, arrived at the workshop with difficulty starting, and smoke in the exhaust with a strong smell and burning in the eyes, but it normalized as soon as the engine reached the ideal working temperature

Ford Ka 2015 with difficulty starting, showing Fault B1048

The vehicle of the American automaker, equipped with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, arrived at the workshop complaining that it only started when the brake and clutch pedals were pressed simultaneously

Spin 2013 1.8 8v temperature light on

The Chevrolet vehicle arrived at the workshop with the temperature indicator light on intermittently, whenever the customer used the vehicle, regardless of the type of journey, it turned on and then turned off

Pajero TR4 with brake shake when steering

The Mitsubishi SUV arrived at the workshop with the following complaint: when turning to the left, at low speed, the brake makes noise as if it has no grip, and the pedal shakes

Ford Ecosport 1.6 16v with cooling failure

The customer went to the workshop with the 2014 SUV, complaining that the temperature light was always flashing when using the vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Tracker with ABS system malfunction

The vehicle Chevrolet Tracker 2009 2.0 16v Gasoline and 4x4 traction arrived at the workshop presenting a malfunction of the ABS Brake system, which was acting intermittently

Volkswagen Goal 2011 I-motion with learning failure

German hatchback does not accept automated transmission system learning procedure

Fiat Siena 2002 does not start

The 1.0 16v sedan arrived at the workshop without working, when the key was turned on, no actuator started working, fuel pump, nozzles, coils, nothing worked

Gm Onyx 2015 with electric fan failure

The vehicle of the automaker GM, after changing a water pipe that was punctured, started to present the following problem: with the vehicle in operation, after the second activation of the electric fan, the component is activated until it reaches 75ºC, and after exceeding this temperature, it turned off

Hyundai HD 78 2012 failed two cylinders

The South Korean automaker's truck was sent to the workshop with the following anomaly: The vehicle starts, however, only the 2nd and 3rd cylinders start working

2007 Honda Civic Si with idle oscillation

The sports car started to oscillate at idle after replacing the clutch, equalizing the injectors and cleaning the throttle body

Meet the most engaged repairmen of the Forum Oficina Brasil in April 2021

The platform was created in 2002, with the purpose of giving voice to repairmen throughout the country, and today it is a tremendous success

Learn the repairers honored at the Forum Oficina Brasil in March 2021

As a form of recognition for those who actively participate in the information exchange system, Fórum Oficina Brasil symbolically presents an exclusive t-shirt

GM S10 2.8l MWM 2004 does not start

The American automaker's Pick-up with MWM diesel engine was taken to the workshop because it was not starting to work

Mitsubishi L200 2008 without idle

The Japanese automaker's utility vehicle, after being fueled with S10 diesel, started to run out of idle and expel white smoke

Ford Fiesta 2011 does not exceed 4000 rpm

The vehicle with a 1.6l 8v Zetec Rocam engine was sent to the workshop as it did not exceed 4,000 rpm

Hyundai Tucson 2008 with fault P0011

The South Korean automaker's SUV arrived at the workshop with the electronic injection light on

Gm Onyx 2015 with power window failure

The vehicle of the American automaker was taken to the workshop because the right rear window was not working

Gol G3 16v acceleration difficulty in cold phase

The popular car of the German automaker, equipped with an EA111 1.0 16v engine with 76cv, arrived at the workshop with the complaint of failing to accelerate during the cold phase of the engine, only normalizing after warming up the engine

New Ka 2017 with tappet tapping noise

The owner of the compact arrived at the workshop complaining of hearing the tappets hitting the engine shortly after the first start

Pajero TR4 2013 with ABS light on

The Mitsubishi SUV, equipped with the 4G94 2.0 16v SOHC Flex engine, automatic transmission and 4x2 traction, arrived at the workshop with the complaint that the ABS light was constantly on on the dashboard, despite the customer not declaring any system failure

Learn who are the most engaged repairmen of the Forum Oficina Brasil in November 2021

The largest information exchange portal symbolically gives gifts to those who actively participate helping to solve the most difficult problems that come in the mechanics' workshops, check out the award winners

See who are the most engaged repairmen at Fórum Oficina Brasil in September 2021

Since the industrial revolution, the connection between human beings and machines has become more intense. We have no doubt that the repairman's profession is an example of a relationship that transcends the rationality that settles in the heart

Learn the most engaged repairmen of the Forum Oficina Brasil in October 2021

Check out the award-winning professionals who helped professional partners solve the most complicated problems that come to the workshop

Chevrolet Montana 2013 Cylinders 1 and 4 failed

The compact pickup, equipped with a GM Family I 1.4 8v Flex engine, arrived at the workshop with the complaint of failure intermittently when traveling

Ford Transit 2010 not working after maintenance

The van from the American automaker, equipped with a Duratorq 2.4 L TDCI Turbo Diesel engine with 115hp and 32kgfm of torque, arrived at the workshop without working, after having carried out maintenance on the cooling system in another workshop, where it was stopped for one year

Chevrolet Onix 2013 losing acceleration

The GM hatchback, equipped with the SPE/4 1.0 8v Flex engine, arrived at the workshop with the complaint that, after filling up the vehicle, it always loses power as if it had excess fuel, when the engine was turned off, it it only starts again after waiting a few minutes, and from then on it works normally, returning to present the same symptom when refueling

In Focus 2023, June

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