Automotive Diagnostic Support
Mobile electrical and electronic, diagnostic trouble shooting autoelectrician for modern, classic and unusual vehicles on the Isle of Wight
What we do
We offer mainly mobile diagnostics. For electrical, electronic, engine, gearbox, comfort, entertainment, immobiliser and network issues using a wide range of tools, data sources and experience.
As well as regular cars we often working on vehicles outside of the mainstream - imports, customised, classics, restorations, engine swaps, third party ECUs etc.
We don't just work on cars, we have resolved issues on tractors, coaches and even a tram for the IOW Steam Railway. The more of a challenge and frustratingly elusive the problem has proved to be so far, the more we want to work on it.
If we find something we can fix with an electrical or electronic part or repair then we will, however we do not generally get involved in major engine, gearbox, suspension or other mechanical work - but we know people who do.
Non intrusive diagnostics of Engine problems
- No Crank No Start
- Crank No start
- Misfire identification
- Hesitation
- Compression check
- Valve timing check
- Extended Crank
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Tools
- Oscilloscopes
- Code readers with bi-directional control
- Specialist brand, dealer level tools
- Pressure, vacuum, sound transducers
- Test Lights
- DLC break out box
- DVOM (aka Multi-Meter)
- Borescope
- Specialist tools for immobiliser/keys/mileage
Comfort and Entertainment
- Diagnostics,
- Resets, coding and modifications
- A/C, heating,
- Radio, SatNav
- Keyless Entry
- Key Fobs
- Hard and Soft Top electrical diagnostics
Electrical Faults
- Parasitic battery drain
- Intermittent problems
- Parts replaced but no fix resolution
- Component testing
- No-Code diagnostics
Classics and Older cars
- Pre OBD2 diagnostics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical/Electronic Engine issues
- Fault tracing
Codes and Warning lights
DTCs or Fault Codes can be useful but are you getting the full story?
We work with you to interpret, test, track and diagnose.
Case Studies and Testimonials
Contact
We are based in Whitwell in the South of the Island
...but we come to you
Jaguar XK8 Transmission
Intermittent gearbox fault and limp mode. Jaguar scan tool says everything is fine, the oscilloscope says otherwise.
Wight Classics
From time to time we deal with ‘modern classics’ which use early and often quite fragile electronic systems. Paul at Metlgen has the skills to prove a precise diagnosis of faults and is prepared to find ways to resurrect obsolete parts. Invaluable support and good value... Wight Classics
TVR Chimera
A challenging diagnosis, rough idle, no OBD, no live data.
TVR case study