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I received a request from another auto shop to replace the high beam bulb for a Daihatsu Copen. When a request comes from another shop, it usually means the job is difficult, but this time it exceeded my expectations. This job was to replace the high beam bulb, but it required removing the entire headlight unit. While headlight unit removal in many cases only requires … [Read more...] about Headlight Bulb Replacement for a Kei Car That Requires This Much Disassembly (Daihatsu Copen L880K)

The EF-type engine, Daihatsu's renowned 3-cylinder timing belt engine for light vehicles, has almost disappeared from the market. This is unsurprising, as 19 years have passed since it was replaced by the next-generation KF-type engine, featuring a timing chain and lightweight all-aluminum construction. While the KF engine's production run is becoming longer than the EF's, … [Read more...] about The 5.5-Hour Myth: Repairing Oil Leaks on an Early KF Engine Daihatsu Hijet

Certain Daihatsu models have been experiencing cases where shift operation suddenly becomes impossible. The issue stems from the deterioration and disintegration of the plastic component connecting the shift lever to the transmission wire cable on the shift lever side, resulting in a physical disconnection. Specifications: 2007 model, DBA-L175S, KF-VE engine, 4AT, … [Read more...] about A Common Issue? Loose Shift Lever Rendering Vehicle Inoperable (DBA-L175S Daihatsu Move)

In the tough work of car maintenance, which leaves hands covered in oil, arms full of scratches, and requires long hours in uncomfortable positions, good "maintainability" is a very important factor. For us mechanics who engage in maintenance work every day, it's a joyful moment when we can feel the kindness and consideration of the engineers. When I mainly work on … [Read more...] about Reflections on Japanese Car Design Philosophy After Completing a Clutch Replacement on the Enchanting Lightweight MT Daihatsu Mira

I'll translate the content from Japanese to English while maintaining the HTML structure. Here's the translation: Title: A Car's True Condition Begins at 100,000 Kilometers Daihatsu Move Cooling System Refresh DBA-L175S The 100,000 kilometer mark that was once considered the benchmark for car replacement. Due to improvements in parts processing precision and material … [Read more...] about A Car’s True Condition Begins at 100,000 Kilometers – Daihatsu Move Cooling System Refresh DBA-L175S –

This June experienced record-breaking heat waves. For aging vehicles with high mileage, the harsh season arrived more than a month earlier than usual. A Daihatsu Tanto equipped with the legendary timing belt EF engine suffered from sudden stalling and inability to restart. 2006 Model CBA-L350S EF-VE 4AT Mileage: 105,000km The cause was a short circuit in the … [Read more...] about Investigating the Cause of Dripping Coolant Leaks – L350S Daihatsu Tanto with EF-VE Engine –

Customers who used to ride in Alfa Romeo say that Daihatsu Esse is very enjoyable after replacing the shock absorber with KYB NewSR. MY2007 DBA-L235S KF-VE 4AT Mileage 102,000km Reference article: Driving comfort of light weight car (Daihatsu Esse DBA-L235S Ride comfort improvement shock absorber replacement) The ride comfort of the car does not have to be soft and … [Read more...] about Well-tuned light-weight car is really fun (Daihatsu Esse DBA-L235S KF-VE)

While driving, it gradually fell into the engine malfunction, and it finally stalled.I took Daihatsu Move, which was no longer restartable. MY2007 DBA-L175S KF-VE 4AT Mileage 127,000km The starter motor turns vigorously, but the fuel pump does not sound working.The fuel hose also seemed to be weak in elasticity and not to be sent fuel.In addition, the diagnostics of the … [Read more...] about Real reason why fuel pump does not work (DBA-L175S, Daihatsu Move)