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• Ford Galaxy 06 plate TDi Diesel 2lt - Ford Galaxy won't start 22 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  starting 2. Replacing the battery 3. Using both keys in case the main key fob was defective. 4. Removed the +flying lead from the battery and earthed flying leads to chassis to remove any static or logic stuck in the ECU 5. Tried locking the doors and unlocking them. 6
• Toyota Celica (2000 - 2007) - 00 1.8 Window Wiper / Washers problem 4 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  the pump (cant find one on ebay and not buying from dealer)...but why is it shorting the wiper..... or is it the ecu? has anyone had this problem or can anyone help, thanks
• ford focus estate tdci 115 03 - rough running focus that garage cant explain! 7 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  hi not sure if anybody can shed any light as my local garage dont have a clue! my focus started playing up about 4 months ago so i took it to my local garage to get the ecu read. the fault stored said the waste gate solenoid was at fault and so changed but this did not solve the problem
• Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec-SE 2000 - Fiesta running lumpy and down on power. 31 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  , all to no avail. The car is well looked after and all fluids are to the correct level. I have been reading similar problems on the internet which mention lambada sensors, MAF sensors, ECU's. Can't work it out! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
• BMW E34 cold start problem 12 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  service - no improvement,then it was a faulty ECU unit,had this replaced - it did not resolve anything,then they replaced the thermotime switch which apparently controls the cold start injector - no difference at all,and finally the filter on the fuel line (it must be partially blocked)the car has still
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 tdci 2007 - 1.4 tdci 2007 engine shaking +FAULT CODES 21 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Cylinder 2 Contribution/Balance Fault p0269 Cylinder 3 Contribution/Balance Fault and p0504 or p504 something about the brake switch I was advised to upgrade the pcm (ecu). Any Ideas ? Any help would
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 03 1.8 Unstable Idle when slowing 17 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  and now the car is nearly stalling with the battery light coming on. I have scanned the ECU for but there are none registered. The car is also often a pain to start normally when been standing overnight the car will start then the rev's just drop off to 0 causing a stall. I was wondering if anyone
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 02 2.0 diesel. HDi Limpmode 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  using pin data did find at (MAP) sensor plug 3 pin, "Voltage at all 3 pins" PIN 1- 4.96 PIN 2- 4.91 PIN 3- 5.90 Removed both multi plugs (ECU) and (MAP) plug, Done some checking from plug to plug also voltage and resistance and all checked out at this point any feedback to this would be greatly
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 99 1.6 failing to start MK 1 10 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  or cylinders and the engine temperature was indicating normal with no change in performance(is there a engine cut off if the water level gets to low) any thing else I can check before I have to get the ecu read thanks
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 06 1.9 Hydro hybrid fuel improvement for better mp 18 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  experience of how well these work and if they last? For an investment of several hundred pounds (including the EECU to combat my ECU) I think I'm looking at a 2 year payback if I get 20% imporvement in fuel efficiency (25,000 miles and £1.05/l) Has anyone had any insurance issues? Are they removable
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 98 1.6 wont start 24 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  was told the immobiliser had shut and wasnt allowing the ecu to send power and cause a spark becuase the key wasnt being recognised. so i tried the spare but still no joy. just wondered if anyone had any idea as my friend is desperate for the car. many thanks.
• Volvo 850 (1992 - 1996) - How important is ABS? 8 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, I recently picked up an 850 T5 estate. I'm in the process of repairing the ABS ECU (a known fault with this model- dry joints need resoldering), and consequently the ABS is disabled at the moment. I'm hoping to have it done and refitted by the weekend, but things are rather busy
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 06 1.4 abs esp arrr! 28 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  with VW cars I am told . I read on a forum that turning the ignition on and off many times should clear the fault and ecu will eventually recognise the new ABS pump.
• Subaru Forester II (2002 - ) - 02 2.0 Cutting out 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  the sensors from another vehicle and the fault persists. No code is held in the ECU and only once has the engine management light briefly appeared but the memory holds no info? The car has been fitted with an inline computer whilst driving and this again shows as no fault.
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 1998 1.6 Engine Revs by itself 23 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  on on the dashboard, the book says that it has something to do with the fuel mixture and to consult a dealer. There is the throttle position sensor by the linkage and I am wondering if this could be the problem or is it the ECU ? Any other suggestions would be welcome as everyone that I have spoken to does not have
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 04 1.8 Slightly Poor Fuel Consumption 18 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  . This is included winter weather last year. Now I am getting a max of 27 MPG. I have had an engine tuning (proper tuning, not boy racer job) to try and improve the fuel economy. The ECU settings were changed and new spark plugs were fitted. It has made a different to engine, feels a lot smoother, but the economy
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - C-Max 1.6 TDCI engine cut out 13 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  cuts out occasionally on gear change while driving (VERY DANGEROUS!). The engine warning light sometimes come on, not always. She ALWAYS restarts after cut out and electrics do not seem to be affected. Is this a sensor issue (throttle?), ECU update issue or Fuel Pump issue, my local mechanic has
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 1999 1.6 Petrol - Cutting Out 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  to start and taking perhaps 5 seconds on the key to fire. If warm and i stop the engine it starts again fine. Economy is unchanged and recent full service has made no difference. No codes to read from ECU so i am wondering if anyone has any ideas? thanks
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 engine warning light 6 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  for cutting out intermittently and they reprogrammed the ecu. sods law 2 months out of warranty! please help.
• Audi A3 + S3 (2001 - 2003) - (01-03) 1.8T Shuddering and Misfiring 25 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  thought before i take it to another garage tomorrow. I read some things about fuel injectors and ECU's. If the amplifier isnt the problem what is it likely to be? Many Thanks