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• Dead 306 any ideas? 5 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I have just heard from the garage that my 306 is beyond economical repair as the ECU and coils have failed (aparently a common problem with the 1.4). I am resigned to the fact that a new car will be on the cards but am not sure how to dispose of the old one. The garage suggested that I call
• Warranty Purchase 7 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  it really hurts is if on a 3/4/5 year old car the Engine goes bang, the auto box refuses to change up/down, the ABS Pump does not. The ECU decides it has had its day. If this was possible to get such cover the premiums might be a more manageable amount (£200 / £300 / yr rather than £700+) and have
• Clicking from elec cooling fan - Mondeo 21 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Not a major issue however I have noticed recently that when I switch the Mondeo off and both cooling fans are running, i.e when the climate is on, the fans run on for a few secs before the ECU turns them off (which is normal) however one fan clicks as it spools down. I have checked for leaves
• Bare Wire? Vectra 98 2.0 Ecotech 3 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  . 17) so it was replaced with a brand new one,but the problem remained.Anyone come across this before? I'm thinking maybe an Earth wire but I dont know how to check I have a Digital Multimeter but I'd hate to 'Blow' the ECU-Can anyone help me please? Thanks-Mick.
• Golf MK4 engine knocking/whirring noise 10 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I have just had the ecu replaced on my 99 golf along with CAT and O2 sensors. (engine emission problem). Since getting the car back i have noticed a knocking noise including some pedal movement when driving slowly in 1st or 2nd gear. The accelerator pedal seems to jump slightly when starting
• 306 1.4 petrol won't start when warm 19 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  is immobiliser, but would the ECU continue to pump fuel into the engine? Second thought therefore is a sticky ignition relay, but why would this be temperature related? Third thought is cold-start-valve/regulator-thingy, but why would it suddenly work when ignition turned back off and on? I'm puzzled. Thanks
• Sluggish Acceleration With Fiesta 14 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I have a Fiesta Encore 1.30 P reg. The car has quite suddenly developed a problem which causes sluggish acceleration both from a standing start and when moving up through the gear box. I know it could be a whole host of things from simply needing a new set of plugs to a faulty ECU and anything
• Vauxhall Corsa 96 1.4i engine fault lamp 30 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  deceleration and cruising around 2k/rpm. New spark plugs, oil change, injector cleaner, the car improves, until this evening and the fault code 28 returns. Does anyone have any idea of what to look at next? Also, how does the ECU know if there is a problem with the contacts in the relay? Thanks... Damien.
• Volvo 940 '!' warning light , £4.95 chip 22 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  to join {pay!!!!!!} to get any help. Also seen a 'chip' for £4.95 that claims to boost power by 20BHP - a piggy back device ''externally alters one or more signals sent to the Volvo 940 ECU'' Can it be any good for a fiver ?????????? Many thanks Paul Paul {Forest of Bowland}
• Vauxhall Carlton starting problem HELP!! 17 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  read is indeed a crank sensor failure. I believe this code can be set by other issues that force the ECU to indict the Crank but I do not know which ones. Does anyone in the BR have any advice on what we can try next to solve the problem, (other that scrap the car, which is a serious option if we
• Electromagnetic Battery Discharge 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  batteries had prompted an investigation by BAA which found that the problem was caused by the high levels of EM radiation in certain areas around the airport. Alarms and immobilisers are also affected. I can understand how poorly designed alarms/immobilisers/ECUs etc. are affected by EMI, but batteries
• golf gti wont start after new starter! 5 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  + and- at the coil.it has an after market immobiliser fitted which appears to be clicking off red light goes out ect.seems like the ecu has gone pop to me.are we missing something glaringly simple?he doesnt think he shorted anything out.any ideas?cheers bunny
• How do u increase Bhp on a 11 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  anyways, i wanna know more about chippin the "ECU. n what kinda difference would it make? where could i get it done? etc etc -wot else would increase my bhp? brainstorm people... ur the experts, not me. thaaaank u *later*
• Engine chirrup 27 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  or momentary hesitation before carrying on as if nothing has happened. If l turn the boost down the problem seems less prevalent. I initially thought this could be the engine ECU boost pressure limiter kicking in, but l am also wondering if the fuel pump is unable to meet a sudden increase in fuel demand
• K reg escort 1.4 CVH 10 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Hello A friend of mine has a 1.4 CVH single point injection escort. He has the problem that his car is very reluctant to idle. To date the following have been replaced: stepper motor (with a scrap yard item) map sensor temp sensor. Recent tests on a ford ecu computer showed no faults (s**s law
• 1990 Rover 214SLI starting problem 14 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  it needed a new ECU. They could find no fault at all. Apparently, they have seen the identical fault on two other similar cars since the torrential rain last week. Just to let you know that it is pretty benign - just leave the car to dry out completely in a dry warm garage, and all should be well!
• jetta ignition problem 3 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  in the ignition. The Crypton tester shows an intermittent (every 10 to 40 seconds) loss of spark, the Crypton signal "breaking down in the middle of the scale as if turning up a resistor in the ignition circuit". He has borrowed the following components from other vehicles: coil, ECU, amplifier, leads and has
• rangerover c/locking and idling 28 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  the thing is, the central locking has just packed in althought the doors still lock individually. Can I continue to live with this, or is it a sign of worse to come? I seem to remember that there is a separate ecu for central locking??? and, in damp weather (this could be a coincidence) when
• Short Journeys 16 Feb 2001 (Forum)
  Further to your recent comments about car use in the Daily Telegraph, that modern cars with ECUs should not be used on short trips: Short journeys are a fact of life in today's motoring. It is not up to the Motorist to change his lifestyle; rather it is for the car manufacturers to design
• Skoda Fabia VRs - Failed ECU 4 years old - Sorry for the long post! 18 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  for over 180 days since August 2009 and is still not fixed. I am also faced with a bill for new ECU which is not guaranteed to cure the problem. Skoda have offered to pay 50% but I still need to pay over £525+vat for something which I feel should not fail after 4 years. Below is a list of the events