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8 Instrument Cluster displays which fail in the summer

July 20, 2021

In the summer period, we often see a peak when it comes to displays in instrument clusters that malfunction due to the high temperatures. But in which cars do we often see that happening? You can read the 8 most common ones here!

The 10 most beautiful purple cars for a summers day

July 19, 2021

Before we begin, of course, we must say that we may be a little biased about the colour purple. If you look at our website and logo, you will understand why. But car manufacturers also think purple is a great colour, as can be seen from the list below. We made an overview of the 10 most beautiful purple-tinted cars that rolled out of the factory.

Will you get the top score in our summer quiz?

July 19, 2021

A summer without a summer quiz is not a real summer, right? That's why we've made a summer quiz for you. Can you get a 10/10?

ACtronics partners with DiagnoseDan TSB

June 21, 2021

ACtronics is the latest knowledge partner of DiagnoseDan TSB, also known as the DDTSB. This makes ACtronics the exclusive supplier of diagnostic information about electronic automotive parts!

Yes really: ECUs are factory fitted in these special places

May 20, 2021

In today's car, electronic control units are indispensable. Every important part has a computer installed to control it. The 'father' of these computers is without a doubt the computer that controls the engine: the ECU. Over the years, however, this crucial part has had some special places in the car.

Misunderstandings about misfires: is the ECU really faulty?

May 20, 2021

Igniting petrol seems like a simple principle, but it can cause a lot of confusion. Where exactly is the problem if the petrol is not ignited properly? Of course, this confusion is due to increasingly complex electronics. But is it really that difficult to find the problem?

Brake fluid: why refreshing and choosing the correct type are so important for the ABS system

April 22, 2021

Brake fluid can have a big effect on the braking system and the ABS system. Read more about it!

Global Reman Day - 8th April 2021

April 7, 2021

Despite the current issues going on around the world, ACtronics are trying to continue to operate as close to usual, for our many customers around the globe, in many countries. However, we do feel that this day needs some celebration.

Play Snake on your instrument cluster after a remanufacture from ACtronics

March 31, 2021

Because of an update in ACtronics' remanufacture solution, it is now possible to play the legendary computer game Snake on the instrument cluster of the Citroen C4 Picasso. This update is done automatically when the instrument cluster at ACtronics has been remanufactured

Supply problems of Fiat 500 clusters? Remanufacture!

March 26, 2021

Supply problems of Fiat 500 clusters? Remanufacture!

Audi Multitronic: what are the differences and what can go wrong?

March 18, 2021

Before switching to the S-Tronic gearbox in 2014, the Multitronic system was the preferred technology by Audi. We will look back at the 15 years it was produced and explain the differences between the variants of the Multitronic gearboxes.

Shift-by-wire: the holy grail in gearbox development?

March 18, 2021

After drive-by-wire and park-by-wire, a new trend has emerged in the automotive industry in recent years: shift-by-wire. In this article we will take a closer look at this new phenomenon!

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