Technical cases and real workshop jobs
Real workshop cases: diagnostics, electronics repair, ECU programming, AdBlue, DPF, EGR and other technical solutions.
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BMW 330d E46 — power loss caused by turbo vacuum faults, MAF issues and fuel pressure limitations
BMW 330d E46 with unstable power delivery. Turbo vacuum leaks, MAF testing, fuel pressure diagnostics, eight dyno runs and ECU calibration at AUTOCHIP.LV.
2013 BMW F30 330d Stage 1 tuning — almost 300 PS and 652 Nm
2013 BMW F30 330d Stage 1 tuning. ECU calibration following previous DPF and EGR modifications, dynamometer testing and torque reaching 652 Nm.
BMW X5 3.0d — turbocharger problem found during diagnostics and dyno testing
BMW X5 3.0d was below its factory power output. Diagnostic logs pointed to a variable-geometry turbocharger problem. Dyno testing and ECU tuning at AUTOCHIP.LV.
Mazda diesel: smoke opacity near 3 and 5 million particles — DPF diagnostics and ECU programming
A diesel Mazda recorded smoke opacity of 2.9 and around 5 million particles. Denso ECU programming reduced smoke, but further DPF and engine repairs were needed.
Audi A6 C7 3.0 BiTDI — high DPF backpressure, downpipe installation and tuning to 350 PS
Audi A6 C7 3.0 BiTDI with Bosch EDC17CP44. DPF backpressure diagnostics, downpipe installation, ECU programming and a reported 350 PS calibration.
Volvo XC60 fails its emissions inspection due to excessive smoke — diagnosis and repair
Volvo XC60 failed its inspection due to excessive diesel smoke. MAP sensor replacement, ECU software inspection and follow-up smoke opacity testing.
From 5 million to 11,000 particles — DPF replacement and ECU programming for a diesel emissions inspection
Diesel vehicle recorded 5 million particles and smoke opacity K 5.5. After aftermarket DPF installation and ECU calibration: 11,000 particles and K 0.30.
1999 Audi S4 2.7 BiTurbo — ECU remapping, smoother power delivery and 300 PS
1999 Audi S4 2.7 BiTurbo with Bosch ME7. Previous ECU tune assessed on a 4WD dyno, calibration revised and power improved to 300 PS and 490 Nm.
2016 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Stage 1 tuning — from 256 to 305 hp
2016 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Stage 1 tuning with verified dyno results. Power increased from 256 to 305 hp and torque from 555 to 676 Nm.
Volkswagen Caddy — hot-start problem
A software check on a Volkswagen Caddy with an EDC16 ECU found changes to fuel, boost and hot-start maps.
Three cars from Saldus: BMW 320d, Audi Q5 and BMW 318d
Dyno measurements and ECU work on three vehicles: a BMW E91 320d, Audi Q5 2.0 TDI and BMW E90 318d.
Volkswagen — DPF regenerating too frequently
A Volkswagen with an aftermarket DPF was regenerating every 17–18 km. A forced regeneration was carried out, with a follow-up check planned.
BMW power loss and MAF sensor diagnostics
For a BMW with power loss, AutoChip compared requested and actual airflow values in live data logs.
Honda Civic on the dyno — factory and measured figures
A 2008 diesel Honda Civic recorded 142 hp on the dyno, compared with the 140 hp factory figure cited in the video.
Volkswagen Crafter 2.0 TDI — AdBlue/SCR system fault
A 2021 VW Crafter 2.0 TDI CR had an AdBlue tank heater fault. The work covered SCR software changes while retaining DPF regeneration.
BMW 318d — melted DPF and related faults
A BMW 318d with over 300,000 km had a severely damaged DPF, along with lambda sensor and EGR faults.
Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI — Stage 1 dyno tuning
An Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI was measured before and after Stage 1. Data logs also revealed a mass airflow sensor issue.
A workday at AUTOCHIP.LV: BMW X5, Škoda and Volkswagen
A BMW X5, a 2016 Škoda 1.6 diesel and a previously tuned Volkswagen feature in this overview of planned dyno work and partner training.
Citroën C4 — AdBlue/SCR system faults
A 2016 Citroën C4 had AdBlue/SCR faults related to the NOx sensor and urea temperature signal.
Opel Insignia 2.0 — AdBlue and SCR diagnostics
A 2.0-litre Opel Insignia was checked for AdBlue faults and previous ECU software changes.
2021 Renault Master — AdBlue warning and ECU software work
Work was carried out in response to an AdBlue warning on a 2021 Renault Master; the video states that the DPF remained operational.
KESS3 — ECU reading, programming and technical support
KESS3 capabilities for reading and writing ECU data, logging vehicle parameters, and working through OBD, Bench and Boot.
BMW F30 2.0d — DPF backpressure and exhaust system checks
The DPF condition, exhaust backpressure and Bosch EDC17 software were checked on a BMW F30 2.0d.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI — Stage 1 with dyno and data-log checks
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI tuning with emissions systems retained, data logging and a dynamometer check.
Mercedes-Benz ML — ECU software and limp-mode diagnosis
Mercedes-Benz ML with EDC16CP31: software checks, warning-light diagnosis and limp-mode symptoms.
Mitsubishi diesel — smoke check after ECU software work
A Mitsubishi diesel smoke-opacity issue, ECU software work and a follow-up check before inspection.
Mercedes-Benz — AdBlue/SCR and NOx sensor diagnosis
Diagnosis of Mercedes-Benz AdBlue/SCR faults, the NOx sensor and the SCR catalyst.
Audi — AdBlue software and cruise-control checks
Audi software checks after AdBlue/SCR changes, with cruise-control verification and data logging.
Audi 4.2 TDI — dyno check and fuel-system diagnosis
An Audi 4.2 TDI with two control units: dyno measurements, data logs and analysis of a fuel-delivery issue.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI — Stage 1 and fuel-delivery diagnosis
An Audi Q7 4.2 TDI with hybrid turbos: dyno measurements, data logs and a fuel-delivery check.