Refine by channel:  Forum (2096)    Ask HJ (545)    News (40)    FAQs (4)    Article (2)    productReview (1)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 1.6 Intermittent ECU/immobilizer start fault? 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  My 306 1.6 petrol Meridian will occasionally fail to start in the morning. Just prior to engaging the starter there is no sound of the fuel pump running....
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 APP 17 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  My engine management system warning light is coming on and down powering the car. Codes are [P] 0203, 1122, 1120, 1550. I,ve replaced the APP sensor to no avail. Shaking the ECU lower harness multiplug sometimes appears to trigger the lamp, but I've stripped and cleaned the multiplug
• Mazda 626 (1997 - 1999) - 1999 2.0 blue smoke on start up 11 May 2009 (Forum)
  that if a car had an ECU then it wouldn't have a choke or be tunable, other than by remapping the ECU. Which would be a modification rather than maintenance.
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 98 2.0 cut out, now no spark from plugs. 24 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi. My 2.0 zetec mondeo died as I was driving it into drive and when I checked it out it seems there is no spark. I have replaced the coil pack but to no availe. I am now looking for a wiring schematic of the ecu to trace any faults in the wiring loom of ecu. Has anybody had this problem before
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2004 1.4 diesel TDCi Injection pump/ECU problem 6 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Car (33,000 miles) just 4 years old failed to start. No previous problems. After 10 days Ford dealer claimed it was a faulty solenoid valve in fuel injection...
• Cold start (advance ?) on HDi 3 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  shaken. Presumably the ECU on the HDi is doing something similar? Why advance timing when cold? What other tricks does the ECU get up to? Ta.
• Cat damage with leaded petrol 13 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  to meet the MoT test, but are there any side effects such as bad running or confusion for the ECU once the damage is done? Might it not also be cheaper if possible to remove the cat before travelling (replace it on return) or does that give the ECU brain damage?
• 1999 Passat - Plenum Drain Holes 5 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone know where the drain holes(s) are in the above vehicle ? - I checked the car today and the plenum chamber is flooded (Car Parked on an angle and water 1cm up on electrical ECU box, halfway up the servo !!) The mats inside the car feel dry so fingers crossed no damage to ECU's. I've
• 
  Where can I get replacement key for a 2002 Vauxhall Omega? 29 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old Vauxhall Omega 2002 reg that has been with me since new. Previously it has had the ECU replaced and now has a problem where I need a replacement...
• Vauxhall Corsa 04 plate - Vauxhall ECU installation - a legendary challenge? 16 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  specialist to sort the warning light. Duly took it along to main dealer service outfit for a run on the diagnostics box and we have an error code for the passenger seatbelt pretensioner and another for the airbag ECU. Plus a parts-only quote for 700 quid for the necessary bits. Ringing around
• Honda Jazz Mk 1 (2006) - Immobilizer problem 12 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  didn't have a spare to check this theory.  The RAC gentleman towed me to a Honda garage and on Friday they told me that I needed a new immobilizer and transponder, which would cost £538.  I said to go ahead and fix it, but now they're telling me the ECU may have "spiked
• Skoda Fabia 2 - New Fabia 1.2 12V starting problem. Is it common? 18 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  turned it over happily but it didn't even cough or splutter.  He called Skoda Assist, and the attending technician diagnosed water had penetrated the ECU casing (the ECU's bolted to the bulkhead). The technician tested various loom connections to the coils packs and injectors
• 
  Why do my Skoda Roomster's windows stop working when it rains? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Skoda Roomster. When it rains my electric windows don’t operate. After a dry day they work again. Is there a known problem with this fault?...
• 
  Loss of power with Vauxhall Zafira Easytronic 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira Easytronic automatic and had loss of power while driving, recently it started doing it more often and was taken into Vauxhall...
• 
  Car computer failures on VAG cars 23 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please tell me during which periods of manufacture Volkswagen Golf estates and Skoda Octavia estates were likely to have the Teves Mk60 ABS ESP...
• 
  Can I remove the diesel particulate filter on my car? 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need a diesel car for towing a caravan, and have been considering a 2010 XC70 with the 205ps Geartronic D5 engine. I don't use the car for really short...
• 
  How do I change the mileage on my 2000 Volkswagen Golf? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Does anyone know if the odometer is on the ECU or on the dash of a 2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.4? The mileage on mine is very high and the guy told me I can...
• 
  Brake fright 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter owns a 2002 Skoda Fabia Automatic and on the whole is quite pleased with it. Recently, however, the car has let her down on four occasions...
• astra h 1.9 cdti - glow plug / temp sensor problem 14 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  hi, i have a problem with cold starting, glow plugs will not come on unless i unplug the temp sensor and i have changed every part including plugs, thermostat and temp sensor, glow plug time relay, outside air temp sensor. i am thinking it must be the wiring to the temp sensor from ecu which
• vanetti - 600w Vanetti AW60? any help please :) 4 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  2x1000w and i connected everything my self so i kind of know what i am doing with those things . The scooter cables and ECU are kind of the same as the one on my bike. I did oped the ECU in the scooter but it doesnt smell or look burned and there is a red light on and the green one is flashing