Engine Management

Most cars on the road today have engine management systems. Our laptop scanner will find all engine management faults such as those connected with ABS (Antilock Brake Systems) and airbags.

Modern ABS systems electronically monitor the speed of the wheels and regulate the hydraulic pressure accordingly. The aim is to maximise the braking power while preventing the wheels from locking and causing the vehicle to skid.

Brake pressure is automatically modulated during an emergency stop and, by preventing the wheels from locking, it enables the driver to maintain steering control and to stop in the shortest possible distance under most conditions.

Airbags, one of the most important recent inventions in vehicle safety, will inflate milliseconds after a serious crash begins and provide a safety cushion between a person and the hard interior of a car and help prevent serious injury. That's why it's so important that any faults are detected.

Electronic Traction Control deals specifically with lateral (front-to-back) loss of friction during acceleration.

When the traction control system senses that the wheels have begun to slip, this data is fed back to the control unit which adjusts throttle input to maintain maximum traction.

For further information about our engine management diagnostic services, call us on 01776 704809.