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  • FIAT Grande Punto - Fiat GPunto starting problem, glow plugs 13 May 2014 (Forum)
    . Checked with a garage, they found code P0683 (pre-heat error) and said in most cases it's a harmless ECU error and I should not worry unless problems develop. Drove for 2 months with no problem. Then starting became more difficult with colder weather: it took more time, there was more
  • Vauxhall Corsa CDTi 05 plate - V Bad fuel consumption + minor electrical niggles 26 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    of cars and some of the various things in them - I've had to to stop people taking the p155 (e.g blown turbo or duff turbo sensor/valve?! saved myself a couple thou).  Surely to god I would notice a leak like that.  I wondered does the ECU do anything with fuel (DH talks about the mix on his old
  • Review Fiat Doblo 2002 JTD "the Fault-Master" 13 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    . That SAt Nav failed at that point followed by the main ECU packing up. The clutch switch had to be disabled to stop stalling if put into neutral while moving. "You`re driving outside it`s design parameters"  commented the dealership and I was called in and advised I should be driving properly
  • Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 02 1.8 Various electrical problems 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    15s (sounded like it was not igniting).(Also engine service light was blinking). I then again removed the power from battery and loosened the connectors to the ECU. (Incase there was some dirt or similar there) Everything looked ok, put connectors back and tied again, after about 5s of turning
  • Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 96 1.7 Diesel. Wierd fault: fuel stop / cut off so 28 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    solenoid (that the 3 wires go to, in the back of the pump), that stays open for at least 12-15 seconds after starting, even if you switch the ignition off again within that time. I can't think why it would need to do this, but presumably it's linked to an ecu or timer or immobiliser or something. When
  • MG 6 - Honda Civic - Honda Civic vs MG 6 - better value used car? 31 Oct 2017 (Forum)
    . in UK   How about more unusual components such as; ABS sensors, torque  sensors, steering rack, ECUs, body panels etc.  Is the chance that these parts need replacement so low, that they are made up by the low price of the car? 2) NCAP - 4 start rating
  • Vauxhall Corsa C - Corsa C won’t start first attempt, but will second 28 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    the fuel filter, see what that looks like and if it makes a difference. Going to check the coil pack, if I can find the required resistances somewhere. My friend tells me that if I disconnect the battery for an hour it should reset the ecu and sensors etc
  • Peugeot 405 GL 1991 (carb) - Engine Cooling fans not working 4 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    have 1 sensor for the fans & Bitron unit 1 sensor does the temp gauge & ECU (if petrol injection ) The other sensor does the "STOP" & "High temperature" warning lights Thats why Peugeot 405s have 3 temperature sensors. Obviously I have found the temp sensor. I attached a wire each to the remaining
  • DPF Q&A -- sheds some light 1 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    catalyst-coated DPFs to regenerate, how long a regen. takes, how the ECU manages a regen cycle, effect on oil quality, etc etc. Question: The glow plug symbol is flashing. Why? What should be done? Answer: The DPF regeneration has not been completed during normal driving and now DPF has reached its
  • Vectra 3.2 V6 2003 - Vectra cuts out and wont start......sometimes 5 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    ????? I am scratching my head as to what this is. What is causing it to cut out and why after an hour does it start again and run? The internet forums seem to come down to a few possibilities such as ‘ECU’ or ‘Crank case sensor’ or ‘Rad Fans
  • Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9TDi white smoke on cold startup. 25 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    getting burnt on the enigne start? The car isn't using any large amount of coolant, I haven't had to top it up for over a year. 2. What sort of temp range does the ECU switch the glowplugs on? I've tried changing it to a longer glow period but it doesn't make any difference. THe light comes on and goes
  • Skoda Yeti - Skoda Yeti - my thoughts on 10K miles / 1 year 1 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    found random people asking me what it was etc. Over the first year / 10K miles it required no oil or coolant whatsoever. The tyres at 10K miles were 1/3 worn on the front and appeared virtually unworn on the back I had 3 unscheduled visits to the main dealer * ECU
  • Citroen Saxo VTR 2000 W Reg - Major electrical issue(s) 18 Jan 2012 (Forum)
    in September 2011 I purchased a Citroen Saxo 1600cc VTR.  Its on a 2000 plate which means its one from the crossover year from the MK1 to the MK2 model.  A recent driveshaft change has identified that the engine is a silvertop engine from an earlier MK1 saxo with a 3 plug ECU but in a MK2 body
  • Things we didn't ask for on cars 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    that lasts the life of the car, because I don't remember many problems with those on the road or track? 2. The beloved ECU.....can it run windows 7, or Vista, does it have a full colour 18 inch display, or 300 gigabytes of storage and 4gb of onboard ram. Does it have multiprocessing ability, can it play
  • Mitsubishi Outlander - Could it be a failed DMF on a SST (Dual Clutch)?? 20 Nov 2020 (Forum)
    company directly, assuming the fault is covered, it should be as "all components, friction materials, bearings, ECU's" of automatic and dual clutch gear boxes are specifically named, as is wear and tear - I'll just pay a 20% excess for parts. But they will charge more per hour if its not under warranty
  • Why is my Hyundai i20 mpg so much lower than expected? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My 2012 Hyundai i20 1.2, 41,000 miles on the clock is quoted an average of 57.6 mpg. Your website suggests that the real average mpg for this make and...
  • Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 1990 1.9 GTi starting problems 25 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    of relays. It is under / near the steering column on the same bolt that secures the ECU. This is what I have found when I disconnect it. The engine turns over BUT when you release the ignition switch from start position the starter motor actually stops spinning!!! (unlike when the relay is plugged
  • Land Rover Defender (1946 - ) - Land Rover or other 4X4 for a smallholding? 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    , and get an old Land Rover for agricultural and towing use. A friend's son recommends a LR 90 200TDI, on the grounds that their lack of an ECU makes them simpler to maintain. 3) Sod the road tax, and get a LWB Pajero/Shogun or a Toyota Hilux Surf and get rid of the car 4) Compromise on a soft-roader
  • Ford Fiesta - Fiesta EAC FAIL 28 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    for a week later. In the meantime I took to yet another place. They actually found some codes - P2138 & P0641. They did a lot of checking and were convinced it was not the tps but first suggested that I needed a new ECU. I immediately got suspicious and lead them to believe that I wouldn't pay to replace
  • My Hyundai ix35 is seriously delayed - what can I do? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I ordered a Hyundai ix35 4WD in May 2010 for delivery in August. I was told in August that the car would be delayed, but that they had a 2WD option I could...
 

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