Daihatsu Light System Inspection
- Brake Lights
- Custom Lights
- Left and Right Indicators
- Registration Plate Illumination
- Side Lights
- Headlight Direction and Targeting
- Cabin Lights and Operation
- Reverse Lights
- Headlights - Illumination
- Fog Lights
Services Cooling System Inspection
- Inspect expansion bottle and cap
- Hose Condition - Inspect coolant hoses for leaks and general condition
- Radiator Condition - Check radiator level and inspect for leaks
- Fluid Levels and Anti-Freeze Strength
- Drain and replace cooling system fluid
- Inspect radiator cap condition
- Monitor cooling fan for operation on engine idle - standing
Braking System Inspection for Services, Daihatsu
After removing front and rear wheels:-
- ABS warning light operation
- Brake pipe Condition
- Brake Pad movement and Wear
- Deep Scratches and Scoring by physical system damage or particle contamination
- Inspect auxiliary handbrake shoes where appropriate
- Adjust handbrake
- Replace Brake Fluid
- Brake callipers Condition Operation and Leaking
- Corrosion
- Wheel cylinders Condition Operation and Leaking
- Possible Fatigue Cracking
- Handbrake operation and handbrake travel
- Brake and Clutch Fluid Levels and Top Up
- hand brake linkages condition - cleaning and lubrication
- Brake Drum Condition
- hand brake linkages condition - cleaning and lubrication
Services Windscreen
- Check windscreen for stone chips, scratches and general condition
- Check windscreen for stone chips, scratches and general condition
- Windscreen Washer Fluid Levels and topping up
Daihatsu Services Electrical System
- Charging system functionality
- Battery condition test
- Battery Seating and Fluid Levels
- Reset service light where necessary
- Horn Functionality
- Battery Condition
Daihatsu Steering and Suspension on Services
- Tyre Pressures - inc Spare
- Steering Condition
- Tyre Condition - inc Spare
- Evidence of wear and wheel alignment
- Replace wheels after inspection, setting wheel nut torque to recommendations
- Steering System Component Inspection for wear and corrosion
- Shock Absorbers performance
- Steering Rack Gaitor condition
- Shock absorbers operation, evidence of bush wear
- Suspension System Component Inspection for wear and corrosion
- Wheel Bearings for wear - play or noise
- Wheels tested for correct balance including spare
- Power Steering Reservoir Levels and Top Up
Daihatsu Engine Compartment
- Fan Belt Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
- Timing - Cam Belt
- Check oil level and report condition
- Alternator Belt Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
- Inspect and Replace Spark Plugs where necessary (special plugs replaced where agreed)
- Test starter motor for crank operation mount condition
- Auxiliary Drive Belts Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
- Inspect HT Lead condition
- Inspect Distributor Cap condition
- Test alternator for charging ability and mounts
- Inspect Timing or cam Belt and report on condition and replacement
- Inspect Rotor Arm Condition
- Engine Oil Replacement (Special Oils or Synthetic Oils where agreed)
Vehicle Cabin
- Seatbelt Inspection
- Clutch Operation
Daihatsu Diesel Specific
- Heater/Glow plug indicator
- Replace diesel fuel filter
- visually check smoke emissions
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General Lubrication of Daihatsu models
- Gearbox Oil condition and top-up (if required)
- Axle Oil condition and top-up (if required)
- Automatic Transmission Fluids condition and top-up (if required)
- Visual inspection for signs of oil leaks
Services Filter Replacement
- Oil Filter Replacement
- Replace Air Filter
- Check Pollen - Cabin Filter and replace if due
- Replace fuel filter
Additional Daihatsu Services Service Items
- Inspect interior mirror
- Battery condition test
- Inspect front and rear number plates
- Drive Shaft - Prop Shaft Condition - inc Joints
- Inspect exterior mirrors
- Inspect fuel line condition
- Reset vehicle service light where necessary
- Lubricate bonnet catch
- Check condition of fuel cap and cover
- Lubricate accessible door hinges and linkages
- Inspect Throttle Linkage and Lubricate where necessary
- Gaiter condition
- Grease steering, suspension and propshaft joints where necessary
- Exhaust System Condition and Suspension mount condition
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