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Vauxhall Astravan 2007 - boot not opening 19 Mar 2016 (Forum)
can open the boot with a screwdriver from the inside. Ive been told its a faulty ecu in the boot? -
Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 03 Plate - Fan Issues 26 Jun 2015 (Forum)
the switches, thermostats etc, even plugged it in and controlled the fan by the ECU turning it on/off etc. It came back with no known faults. Any ideas? -
ford focus 2006 - is my lambda sensor faulty? 5 Mar 2015 (Forum)
of work done,renewed wires around ecu and one of his receipts says if problem comes back start with the lambda sensor.I've also read online about faulty icv.any ideas? -
mercedes CLK 270 CDI 2005/05 - HOLE IN INTERCOOLER 30 Dec 2012 (Forum)
At my last service I ws told my car has a tiny hole in the intercooler, it causes a subtle whining noise varying with revs."no F codes are present in ECU and no lack of power at present time". Initially Iwas told no action was called for, but a week later I was told it would cost -
Mondeo Locks Help? 20 Apr 2012 (Forum)
! I've tried unlocking and relocking everything in various sequences to no avail. Should I just disconnect the battery? Would this action upset the ECU programming? Advice appreciated Thanks Eljay -
1998 Xantia estate. 1.8i petrol 16v - engine cuts out for a few seconds. Intermittent. 1 Apr 2012 (Forum)
and oxygen sensor replaced, ECU checked over, nothing changed. -
VW Sharan 1.9TDi 1999/2000 - battery drain 19 Mar 2012 (Forum)
lights. A couple of weeks ago the ECU was replaced (with a second-hand one) by a VW garage. Could this be the cause of the small current drain. Thanks -
Peugeot 306 XSi ABS Warning light 14 Sep 2011 (Forum)
The ABS warning light on my son's XSi comes on intermittently. Dealer checked fault code and cleared memory, no apparent problem. But said if it recurs will have to have new ECU. I thought I'd read on the BR that there were ABS warning light faults caused bt a faluty conector or something under -
Renault Scenic 1.9 dci 2004 - renault scenic clutch pedal on the floor 7 Feb 2011 (Forum)
hi my renault scenic 1.9 dci 2004 clutch has gone to the floor and stayed there,iv checked for leaks by removing the battery, ecu and air box and no signs i also checked the fluid reservior and is full, if i pull the pedal up with my foot and push it back down -
Vauxhall Vectra C - Gearbox 17 Oct 2010 (Forum)
Recently purchased 56 plate Vectra CDTI SRI 120...had ECU remapped...at 2000 rpm in 6th gear speed recorded at 80 mph...gearbox failed...replacement box fitted under warrenty...tried vehicle...now at 2000 rpm in 6th gear speed recorded at 68 mph...spoke with the garage and they said they fitted -
Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 97 1.8 Instrument Panel 4 Jul 2010 (Forum)
to know is the mileage stored in the ECU or the Intrument panel. Anyhelp Cheers -
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.7 Dti Non starter isuzu engine 23 Sep 2009 (Forum)
My van just stopped running AA said it could be ECU on back of diesel injection pump. I have had this repaired but it still will not start. Fault code reads P0251 spill valve malfuction (injectior pump). Turns over fine. Has anyone got any suggestions?. Thanks Rob -
Vauxhall Combo van (2002 - ) - 05 1.4 engine replaced 2 Jul 2009 (Forum)
I have had my engine replaced on my lpg combo van it is a 1.4xep engine , new engine is 1.4 xep as well garage that has replaced engine has had to use my inlet manifold as it is LPG and now there is a problem with starting ,it has no ecu light on dashboard and garage dont seem to know why -
Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 98 2.0 GTI rev limit question 21 Apr 2009 (Forum)
Hi all, Looking at buying a mk3 GTI - as car detail above. On the sellers advert it says: "Also still has original engine restriction at 5000rpm proven from ecu test that was replaced sept 2008 so the car has never been driven fast." Any ideas? Was there a 5k RPM limit on the GTI? Cheers -
Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 1996 2.0 Replacement of Indicator Stalk 3 Dec 2008 (Forum)
on the bottom side) 2. will I need to reset the ECU for airbag etc if I replace indicator stalk ? -
Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 02 2.0hdi car keeps breaking down after repair. 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
hi there can any one help me? i have a 2002 307 that broke down one day and after new hp pump, presure regulator, lp pump, ecu test still wont drive more than a mile without breaking down slt - was the p0230 an error code ? -
FIAT Ulysse (1995 - 2002) - 1997 2.0 S petrol - stalls at idle 28 Feb 2008 (Forum)
the control of the ECU? Any useful suggestions most welcome. -
Alfa 156 motor control system failure 22 Oct 2007 (Forum)
. The ECU has been replaced as has the throttle potentiometer and various electrical connections, but it still happens, intermittently. Any suggestions would be appreciated. TR -
Speed limiters for young drivers? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
I just briefly read in a magazine about a company who can fit 'speed governors' to a young motorists car by parents who want to prevent their youngsters going too fast. Basically they re-map the ECU so preventing the youngsters vehicle from going over 70mph without restricting the performance -
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - car broke just after warranty expired 27 Aug 2007 (Forum)
My daughter purchased a car from a trader which came with a 30 day warranty. Ten days after the warranty expired the car has developed a fault, in fact it will not start suspected ecu or fuel pump problem. Are there any rights that I have although the 30 days warranty has expired to get the dealer