Rain Expert 3
Picked up new tyres for the Seven: Uniroyal Rain-Expert 3…
If it fits, I sits!
Picking up 14″ rims for the Caterham with the Mixxer…
Winter Ride 2017/12/29
Took Catie for a spin under the winter sun today…
ELM327 access via Windows Terminal
Basically I prefer to access the ELM327 Bluetooth Interface with a laptop rather than using a smartphone or tablet when working with a terminal. It offers a real keyboard and better access to accompanying documentation. There are two ways to
Custom OBD-II Modes in a Terminal
SAE standard J1979 defines OBD-II modes 01 – 0A with according PIDs (Parameter-IDs) below. However most car manufacturers implemented a number of custom non-standard modes and PIDs beyond the common set. These modes & PIDs susually give additional and more
The Duratec is misbehaving
The Duratec engine in my Caterham shows an ugly hunting idle when warmed up. To be investigated and fixed since very annoying…
Caterham Duratec 2.0 EGR absent
The Duratec 2.0 HE aka Mazda L-Series engine is designed to feature an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve to recirculate the engine’s exhaust gas partly back to the intake port reducing emissions. The valve is electronically controlled by the ECU
The 2.0l Engine of the Mazda MX-5 NC Generation NC2/NC3 Facelift
The engines used in the Mazda MX-5 NC (1.8l & 2.0l) are part of the Mazda developed MZR L-Series engine range. The aluminium block L-Series is the evolution of it’s predecessor the cast-iron block F-Series. The MZR L-Series family has