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  • ford focus c max diesel 07 model - ignition key problem 31 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    When the ignition key is turned to the start position nothing happens i have checked this out and found the starter relay has lost it's ecu earthing. i know getting the ecu repaired would fix this.I'm just wondering can this fault be cured by fixing another earth through ignition fix this any
  • Peugeot 307 SW - dpf control module 22 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    ecu is dodgy?Cant hear little pump in additive tank working when i try to prime system either.Cant clear fault & still reads fuel additive low on display??could this be the ecu?
  • Ford Focus 1.6 Ghia - Ignition query. 3 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    Hello, I am considering buying a repo'd Ford Focus (X Reg) 1.6 Ghia, however it has no keys. I was wondering what sort of task would it be to change the ignition and door locks. I have noticed on Ebay that you can buy ignition, lock and key, but some also come with the ECU. Is it necessary
  • Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI O4 REG - alternator charging fault 22 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    Anyone help, replaced altenator a year ago, gen Ford part, battery light comes on and off  at random intervals, took it to local garage they replaced it, same problem. The garage now say they think the ECU has a fault but having talked to a ford wireman he says it might be the smartcharging
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.4 ECU light on. Fault code DTC 9318 ? 26 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    HI The engine management light came on the other evening and I got DTC 9318 from the odometer on the dash. Can this code cause the engine management light...
  • Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 01 1.8 ECU warning light 8 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-6Ywd629Ug Vauxhall 2001 Vectra B 1.8 Z18XE engine management: Simtec 71 ??? Engine Electronics warning light shows after...
  • Clio Oasis 1.2 '96 - fuel problems 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    Car broke down, recovery chap said it was the throttle body. Mechanic said thought it was fuel starvation, has blown the fuel line through, and I think changed the fuel pump but still not working. It starts but there's no real revs and it won't idle. Mechanic now saying it's the ECU, but my
  • Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - 2.0 16v Ecotect ecu code 'torque control - low' 7 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    I have a '94 cavalier 2.0 16V ecotec. The engine light keeps coming on and it's hesitant a lower revs. The fault codes displayed are 75 'torque control...
  • Vauxhall Corsa - Vauxhall corsa ECU Problems 30 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    Hi, I have had a vauxhall corsa out on finance now for about 4 months. Since having the car, I have had to get a new tyre, the break pads replaced and now the ECU has gone on the car . The garage who sourced the car from the finance company provided 3 months cover on the car
  • Rover 25 214 manual 8 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    mechanic has said he thinks the ECU needs reconfiguring or replacing. Does it sound like this is the problem or is there anything simpler to try first. Clearly the ECU is not telling the system to deliver a rich mixture when the engine is cold. Can these be reconfigured by a dealer who still has the old MG
  • '84 1.8 petrol Laguna ignition Problem 7 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    . That fixed the problem for a month, then I started up one day, ran on idle for 3 minutes then cut out. Again mechanic tested continuty between ECU, coil, sensors etc. Replaced coil/amplifier pack, still no spark. Removed and tested the ECU, ECU was fine. He then gave up in frustration and I am now onto
  • Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 04 1.4s - PO300 ECU code - sluggish, loss of power 27 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Hi, I'm after a little help / advice please..... My Peugeot 206 1.4s is just 7 weeks out of the manufacturer's warranty and the ECU light is on. The car has little acceleration, seems constantly about to stall and the drive is badly affected. I've had the error independently diagnosed as code
  • renault scenic 1.5 dci year 05 - engine ecu kit +eng bay f/box + steering lock 27 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    I'm about to purchase the above kit from a renault breaker he informs me that i dont need the card reader with this kit as their not coded in as i can...
  • skoda octavia - cliate control problems 26 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    - garage said the ecu probably needed resetting but could only be done by a Skoda garage.   The Skoda garage insisted on a diagnostic check (£80+) to tell me, what I already knew, that the climate control was not working
  • Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - Gt TDi 130 - ecu light woes 5 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    Ive got a mk4 Gt TDi 130 ( PD ) which has always run well, nothing major...apart from the airbag light being on ( o/s seat - cable cut) Went for a run...
  • citroen dispatch 1.6 hdi - ecu light on and won't rev up 29 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Model year 2007/57 plate, Engine cut out today and would'nt restart, AA came out and his computer said low fuel pressure. He said there was no fuel in...
  • Ford Fiesta 1.25 2001 - no red immobiliser light in the clock at all (will not start) 24 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Hi any help would be great. Have no immbiliser light in the clock at all the car will not start the starter motor does not kick in. I have replaced the ecu, responder and chip in the key which made no difference at all. i left the battery off for 30mins to try reset the ecu no difference
  • peugeot 406 td 1.9 diesel - Diesel pump 21 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    bought a second hand diesel pump and the garage fitted it. Now the car has imobilised and the mechanic has said it is because the pump has to be programmed to the ecu and we had to get the ecu that matches the second hand pump we got - impossible we cant get it! Is this correct
  • citroen xsara 2.0 hdi 2002 110bhp - xsara non start 7 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    hi please could you help    non start the key symbol on dash is on cranks over checked all fuses ok  connected to scanner  says no feedback from ecu checked 2x 12v feeds in to ecu/edc unit  now the panel above radio says economy mode
  • Ford Focus - ford focus cutting out 14 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    and still kept cutting out. they are now saying the ecu has gone. could the ecu relate to  the readings on the diagnostic machine. anyone know ?
 

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