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• Volkswagen - Are DSGs really bullet proof ? 26 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  , the gearbox's ECU has been calibrated to forbid any potentially damaging gearchanges occurring - and even if you do happen to overheat the clutch, the 'box has been pre-programmed with a failsafe to prevent permanent damage. This takes the form of a warning light, followed by a very small amount of clutch
• 1998 Cinquecento SX cuts out 25 May 2007 (Forum)
  and the red injector fault light comes on, otherwise it will just eventually stop. Sometimes the red injector fault light does not go out when first starting the car from cold and it idles rough but you can drive it like that. I have "reset" the ECU a few times using the procedure in the Haynes manual. I have
• Astra running rough (longish) 28 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  itself has been replaced but this made no difference). Then started running rough when fully warmed up/driven for about 1/2 hr. ECU warning light started coming on sporadically, again when warm/driven >1/2hr, turned out to be EGR valve. Replaced. ECU light stopped coming on, but still tappy injector
• Volkswagen Golf MK6 2011 tdi 1.6 - My Car vibrates on Idle after fuel injector change 24 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Hi, Just had my fuel injector changed, car is on 85k miles. I've noticed the car vibrates when idle now at traffic, or when im at traffic and foot is on brake. I've done about 20 miles since had this from the mechanics, should I drive it a lot more to let the ECU learn or something
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 09-02-2019 Part 2 12 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  REF DW & his 3008 Puretech 130 - Depending on the age of the car it might be due a software update for the engine ecu. There's has been a software update campaign for the older Puretech 130's that Peugeot / Citroen main dealers will carry out when you take the car in for a service / other work
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 dpf/power loss problems 4 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  resulting in severe loss of power on motorway. Finally had filter 'gutted' and ECU remapped. All ok for few weeks, now getting random loss of power/ slow throttle response. On last two occasions, driving down a steep hill seemed to rectify that  ???
• BMW 3 Series - [URGENT] Used BMW 320i warranty query 23 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  conditioning, braking system, casings, central locking, circuit boards, clutch, cooling systems, differential and drive line, ECU, engine, fuel systems, gearbox, steering, suspension, turbo and wheel bearings   I am wondering whether or not it is worth paying for the warranty? I'll
• Ford Galaxy 2009 Zetec 2 litre petrol - wining noise associated with throttle ?? 11 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Having just paid close to £1700 for a new ECU and throttle box I drove the car away from the garage yesterday and ... ! After a couple of miles there was a wining noise which increased as I accelerated and decreased as I took my foot off the accelerator peddle. Have been
• toyota corolla corolla 1.6 vvti gs auto - toyota corolla 1.6 vvti gs auto speed sensor issue 6 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all I'm having an issue clearing a p0500 code on my 2001 toyota corolla.  I have changed the speed sensor for a new toyota one checked the wiring from sensor the speedo   the speedo works fine by the way  checked the wiring from speedo to ecu all fine  being an auto
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol - cutting out issue 23 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  needs cleaning worse case is ecu unit that needs replacing. I dont want to try changing things if that is not cause  can anyone advise what they think could be the problem  Im thinking of getting gargage to replace idle control valve and clean throttle
• Vauxhall Corsa B '93 - Help Please! Hot Start - Fuel not electrics? 7 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  , but when properly hot after 10 miles or so, if stalled or switched off will not even try to fire unless it's cooled for a few minutes.  I've changed the ECU temperature sender, the coil, the ignition amplfier and the distributer (with the hall effect dectector within).  There seems to be spark
• Citroen Saxo - fault code p1205... but car only has 4 cylinders! 19 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  - In jector Circuit Open / Shorted - Cylinder #5. Does anyone know what this means on my car? I thought it only had 4 cylinders?! It has a bosch ecu...presumably there is some logic in the program that creates this fault code under certain circumstances... but what the devil
• Any - Who's had their DPF removed? 25 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I'm interested in hearing in those who have had their DPF removed.  Most companies also offer/perform a remap at the same time Was the performance increased? Was the economy increased? Have you encountered any problems (ecu not reprogrammed correctly etc..?) I'm
• VW Mk 7 Golf TDI 2.0 SE dsg. - Very Disappointed 1 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  and was told they are all like this, is that correct or will they eventually recall cars for a replacement ECU or a remap. I thought new cars were meant to be getting more efficient but in this case (40 mpg) they are not . Am I alone? 
• Corsa C 1.0 - Help PLEASE tried everything!!! 20 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Put a new engine in my corsa c as pistons had gone, kept old ECU, gone to start and all its doing is cranking over, got fault codes p0201 p0202 p0203 which is injector fault, so tried taking old injectors out other engine tried that still nothing, so I took hole injector pump out other engine just
• Volkswagen Golf III - mk3 golf idling problem 2 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  and the lumba sensor, pipes have been checked and still the problem is happening, ive been charged for all this stuff but still have the same problem, now the garage thinks its a ecu problem so ive just got a used one on its way, help!!!!!!
• Toyota Lucida/Emina - No fuel at diesel injectors,glow plugs not working 26 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  is not getting to the injectors. The glow plug lights are not illuminating on the dash and I have changed the fusible link under the bonnet but to no effect. I have read that the problem may be down to the ECU but don't want to fit one if there is a less costly remedy. I would be grateful
• peugeot hdi - peugeot 306 hdi cutting out after 2 mins 31 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  filter housing changed high pressure rail and switch chnaged ignition module ecu has been checked by auto electric place had injectors checked by diesel specialist changed crank sensor changed cam sensor the problem persists can anyone offer any advice
• vaux astra mk 4 1.6 8v - astra cutting out prob 16 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  there is sometimes not always a brief smell of like sewer or sh@t. not an eggy smell like a cat. the temp gauge does not work.. linked?   ok repairs and checks so far. ecu replaced alternator replaced coil and plugs replaced no fault codes stored. any ideas??
• Peugeot 307 HDi 110 52 plate - Diesel additive at minimum level 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all. The 'diesel additive at minimum level' has started to flash up on centre console. Ive read a few threads on here and i think i'm going to buy the refill kit and take it in to get the ecu reset. I'm a hgv mechanic and am i right in thinking its the same as an add-blue system on a wagon