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throttle position sensor voltage. 5 Aug 2003 (Forum)
Hello, My first ?modern? fuel injected ecu controlled car and here I am. I have a 96 Seat Cordoba which is running badly (erratic idling, loss of power, misfire, intermittent stoppage). Fault code reader gave ?throttle position sensor faulty?. I replaced the tps with a secondhand unit. Now -
dacia duster 110 hp diesel 2016 - Injector failure. 23 Dec 2018 (Forum)
Injector failure at 4,000 miles still under warranty. Dealer's service desk talking of only replacing failed injector but I hear elsewhere that all 4 injectors should be replaced in this case with ECU calibration. Any comments/advice? -
Audi A4 B6 Tdi - Testing battery in situ 14 Nov 2016 (Forum)
Is it possible to test my battery with a professional battery tester whilst the battery is in situ. I am concerned about damaging any ECU s etc. And if it needs changing what is the best method of bridging the voltage to prevent the radi losing its code? -
Renault Master DCi 120 2500 2004 - Indicator stuck on 9 Jan 2015 (Forum)
Hi, My van indicator is stuck on. I've stripped and cleaned the Stalk, I think it's ok. I've checked and cleaned the rear light clusters and checked the earth, ok. Do you know it the ECU could be involved? :( Cheers, Camerart. -
Ford Fiesta 2003 - Fiesta immobiliser fault 7 Mar 2013 (Forum)
I have a 2003 fiesta which seems to have an immobiliser fault. When you switch the ignition on, the immobiliser light flashes fast and the mileage wont appear on the display. It just shows - - - - - - I have checked at all the plugs and tried another ecu but nothing seems to work -
Suzuki Vitara SWB - Immobilizer problems 20 Jun 2010 (Forum)
I have a 1.6 litre old style vitara with a factory fitted immobilizer that cuts in randomly and leaves me stranded.I want to remove it but cant find a wiring diagram of this system.Can anyone help?the car is a 1995 8 valve petrol with a mitsubishi ECU. Thanks in advance, Simon. -
UpSolutions Has Anyone Heard of Them 9 May 2005 (Forum)
Has anyone heard of a company called UpSolutions? I believe there're a German outfit who are in the ECU improvement business. What I'd really like is a UK contact even if it's just a telephone number - can anyone help? Thanks & Best Regards............... John Bullen -
Pug 306 Diagnosis connector 27 May 2004 (Forum)
I have a Drapers Fault code reader and I can\'t seem to find the 2-Pin connector to check the fault code. I know it\'s green and supposed to be near the ECU or relay box. I have a Peugeot 306 1997 2.0 XSi 8v. Any help would be great. -
Jump starting 19 Mar 2002 (Forum)
I think this may have been covered before, but can anyone advise me of the dangers of using jump leads and ECUs. I recently used a Micra to jump start another car and it later refused to start, and now runs badly. What could be the likely trouble? The hand book and workshop manuals detail -
Cavalier replacement 9 Oct 2001 (Forum)
Further to recent ECU posting and 3 rd Camshaft sensor in 18months. I am looking for suggestions for a replacement for an Mreg 2 liter Cavalier, same sort of size same sort of price but something that doesnt suffer an apparently unfixable problem when it hits 5 years and 80,000 miles. ...... or am -
Vauxhall Zafira cutting out - how to get fault codes? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2000yr. A few weeks ago I was driving and the car cut out, stereo and lights work ( ruling out battery ) but the windows wouldnt... -
Mazda 6 - DCS and ECU Light On, EGR Valve problem, then big 24 Dec 2011 (Forum)
I bought a Mazda 6 3 months ago. It was a pleasant car. But 3 weeks ago, DCS Light and ECU light comes on at the same time. I got it checked in Mazda dealer, they said it is the EGR Valve sticking and need cleaning. They reset the alarm and I drove back without get it cleaned straight away -
Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 2001 1.9 diesel - injector problems! Please help! 12 Jul 2008 (Forum)
the final two injectors. The car ran OK for a month or so before breaking down with the same symptoms. However, this time the fault cleared itself after being turned off and allowed to "rest". The car was taken to a main dealer who interrogated the ECU and found that a "Lift sensor failure" had been -
Electric handbrakes 13 Jun 2024 (Forum)
operating on rear drum brakes, can the driver control the force with which the brake is applied, or does the ECU decide ? -
Hyundai i10 2011 1.2 - rear highline brakes 21 Feb 2020 (Forum)
rear highline brake lights not working. both side lights ok, checked all bulbs &connections. footbrake switch good, all other lights & electrics working fine. suggested the ECU or BCM module reset. how would that effect just some of the lights? -
FIAT Scudo - wireing diagram 22 Jul 2015 (Forum)
Can any one help me with a wireing diagram for a fiat scudo sx jtd reg no RO56xpe. With a 1997cc diesel engine I have no live feed going from the ignition switch to the ECU Unit so the vehicle will not start. Can you help please with a wireing diagram. Regards -
Vauxhall corsa c - Engine management light on 23 Jun 2015 (Forum)
My sons corsa went into idle mode engine management light came on chap came out put on diagnostic said it needed new acceleration pedal £163 fitted that light still on still in idle mode now says could be ECU cost£700!!!!!!!!! Any comments? -
Vauxhall Astra - breeze - Car stalls without any warning when driving along 21 Oct 2011 (Forum)
When the car stalls the emission icon warning displays, but leaves no live reference number on the ECU memory. The car restarts after about two minutes. This has happened about six times so far -
Vauxhall Vectra B facelift - loss of power 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
I have a 2001 vectra b 1.8 sri. When cornering or hard excelleration it loses all power. When i lift off and reapply power it comes back with a bit of a splutter and now the ecu light does not switch off. Does anyone have any suggestions -
Vauxhall Zafira - zafira dti non starter 11 Jan 2011 (Forum)
car will not start no glow plug light and radiator fan stays on even when u take the keys out . AA man said ecu the one by the passager wheel has packed up. so phone up vauxhall they said its not that is there anyone got the same problem cheers troy