Storage and Transfer
![]() Winter Component FailureThe winter season seems to have a dramatic effect on certain components and sudden changes in the weather can result in immediate increases in demand. This is particularly true with the components responsible for ignition, storage and transfer. Rotating Electrics – Remy
New technology and quality is important, especially in winter, as the market is moving to higher output units due to the increasing electric requirements needed on modern vehicles. There is also a reduction in the size of the units to reduce weight and fuel consumption. A high level of diagnostic equipment is increasingly required to correctly diagnose rotating faults. Stop-start technology is becoming more common on new vehicles and Remy is already working with vehicle manufacturers to develop hybrid solutions. Batteries – GS Batteries
Glow Plugs – NGK While glow plugs have undergone big changes in recent years, cold weather is still the biggest factor impacting on sales as vehicles struggle to cope with sub-zero temperatures. On many contemporary engine designs it is possible that an individual glow plug failure may go unnoticed until the ambient temperature is low enough to put sufficient strain on the system.
Consequently, there are now several technologies from the standard metal glow plugs to the latest generation NHTC (New High Temperature Ceramic) types and the AQGS (Advanced Quick Glow System) plugs. Ceramic glow plugs are increasingly being selected by the vehicle manufacturers because of their extremely short pre-heating time, long post-heating time and very high operating temperatures. Ignition Coils – Cambiare
Having an awareness of these issues can help factors and garages to diagnose and solve common problems during the winter months and also highlight key areas where consumer demand is likely to increase, pointing to the key sales opportunities for the season. |
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