February 2008
Hello all
I have a Mk 4 150 GT TDI with a problem.
When I bought the car about 7 months ago the camshaft was replaced by the garage I bought it from they also renewed a couple of valves. The problem I have now is white smoke on start up and a smell of unburnt diesel all the time, I have checked out the heater plugs and they are fine.
I have not had the the engine checked out would the diagnostics be able to tell if the timing was out.
The engine does not seem to be low on power and it seems to be getting worse for the smell and white smoke which is worse when cold.
What is the most likely cause of this white smoke and unburnt diesel.
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hi changed my cam sensor and now the eml is on constant , disconected the battery for 40mins and still on so done paperclip test and im getting
P0110 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Malfunction
and
P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
iv put original sensor back on and eml still on its had new plugs , leads , dis pack ,cleaned throttle body, new crankshaft sensor,cleaned iac, new colant temp sensor and also new maf some help would be good thanks.
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Hi zippy I know you posted this thred A long time ago but I seem to have the same problem
did you find out what fixed it! And did you have any smoke coming the back?
Thanx
Just given my car a service- and have to say it was a piece of cake. Can't have taken more than 45 mins and that included 10 mins finding the correct key for the sump plug. I was expecting the oil and air filters to be easy, but wasn't sure of the fuel filter as have heard about them needing to be bled etc but i couldn't have been simpler. Two quick release fitting and your away. It started straight away after, no cranking or anything. Well done SEAT! Although it does make me question why the main dealer wanted 200 quid for it.
How many on here still do all their own servicing?
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Yes.
106 diesel for last 11 years.
Yaris diesle intermediate oil and filter changes and brake fluid change.
Yaris is easier to work on as it has not been designed by a Frenchman.
Over the last few months I have noticed that the temp gauge will only register a normal temp (midway on the gauge about 90 degrees) when the car is driven hard (i.e. climbing a hill) and when I drive at a more gentle pace or coast down a hill the temp gauge drops to about 65 to 70 degrees. I suspected the thermostat and have replaced it with no change in symptoms. I am now beginning to suspect the water pump is not working although the power steering is ok, and this is used to drive the water pump by a spline shaft connection. My problem is that, if the water pump failed, I would expect the engine to overheat and in my case the temp never rises above midway on the gauge. The other effect from this is a drop of about 5mpg. Has anybody out there suffered similar symptoms or had a water pump replaced due to the above?
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mr mca is correct. There was a long thread about this problem on a Mondeo forum a while ago where someone had this problem and finally he found out about the 2nd thermostat and had a right game convincing the dealer to change it. Eventually when all else failed it was changed and cured the problem.
Just beware of the cost if you get a Ford dealer to do it out of warranty because they will regard it as quite labour intensive.
The guage on my 2.2 takes a few miles to get to half way but then stays there all day.
My W reg 1.4 almera has an occasional slipping clutch. Threre is plenty of bite on the pedal and never a problem changing gear,it was notified at the last MOT 12 months ago but I said leave it as I had never felt it and they wanted £250. I read on a website somewhere it could be a cable fault that takes minutes to sort out, is anybody aware of this I dont intend to have it changed when it goes in again shortly but would like it to be rectified if possible by adjusting the cable
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"It's very odd for a MOT to concern itself with a clutch fault - well outside their usual checks"
When driving the car out of the brake test rollers, or onto a ramp, even slight clutch slip will be highlighted.
In this case, although not part of the test, an advisory note to the vehicle owner is in order.
DC
Hi, have a 2003 Picasso and a occasional fault has appeared.
Sometime when we start up the engine, the whole dashboard fails to light, no power going to radio or the hazard lights.
Other times its fine.
Fault only happens at start up. it never happens mid journey i.e. power never goes when its been working and engine is running.
Any ideas, i had a look at the interior fusebox and it looks a mess behind all the cable looms. Read more
I had a similar fault where initially the dash display dimmed as the engine revs dropped to idle, and after a few weeks all electrical functions stopped.
I discovered that it was a loose connection on the feed from the battery to the engine compartment at the main terminal post next to the ECU - worth checking.
My shiny new (well, less than a year since last renewal) windscreen has a small fingernail sized chip / gouge more or less dead centre and about 200mm below the interior mirror. Darned annoying, but I suppose it's what you get if you spend a lot of time on motorways.
I don't want to claim again because I reckon I'll get a loading for having had 2 new windscreens in less than a year. But, if the specialists fix it rather than renew it, does that still count as a claim and lead to insurance premium loading next time?
Are there DIY kits? Or mobile repairers?
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jbif
Thanks for the info, a very timely reminder.
A few weeks ago, for the first time ever, I needed a new screen .
I am certain, in ignorance, I would not have declared this claim at renewal time in May.
Hi There,
Just a quick question really. I have an Audi A3 1.8T (Automatic tranny 2000 - 53K) and am thinking about getting a remap of the ECU to increase it's power. I enjoy the car at the moment, but I thought a remap would put a bigger grin on my face. Don't get me wrong, i do not intend to thrash the car, never have, but simply want to have a little more 'go' from time to time.
However, I am concerned about two things:
* The short and long tems effects of the remap on components, especially on my Auto. tranny.
* The knock on effect when I come to resell.
Any thoughts on this..
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I have thought about a remap for a while, but am still ambivalent it. What I did do however, was to e-mail several companies (main office and independent) about my Auto tranny concerns. Interestingly none of these companies have replied, I can only take this to mean that are unsure, and do not want to commit to an answer via e-mail.
I did e-mail about other products around the same time, and received an e-mail back within hours!!!
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If I could have justified it I quite like the rear projection Sony Bravia 50" for under £1000 last year. But I could not convince myself of the real benefit. Prices are falling all the time too.
I'd personally go for around 46+" I think (way bigger than what I have) but future proofing. But LCD/Plasma has negatives hence my interest in the rear-projection Bravia's. They have their downside but blacks are black, LCDs bit can be replaced as can the bulbs.
Mondeo tdci 6 estate. May 2003. 42000 miles
I'm somewhat suprised to have found the rear section of my exhaust has failed. Yes I know the car is over 4 years old but I have a 14 year Merc SL with the original exhaust. I don't know of anybody who has replaced an exhaust on on a car less than 6 years old.
Is this a common problem?
Going to see the Ford dealership tomorrow for them to inspect...their parts department has confirmed they have never sold an exhaust for such a young car.
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Madf, Richardw and Yorkiebar many thanks for you words.
Have stated my case with Ford Customer Care so I will just have to wait and see. Like you say, its going to be alot cheaper to mig weld the pipe back on. I may well do this if I don't get anywhere.
Will let you know guys...like you say if you don't ask !!!
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forgot to say in the last message i am using the PD engine oil and it has just been changed again so about 8000 mile change interval, it had full srvice history before i bought it but the cam still needed to be changed.