August 2010
Would be very grateful for an help or info into a problem that has persisted for the last year or more and cannot be solved.
Mazda 6 diesel, common rail, no dpf.
Car will start up, no lights and runs for about 30 seconds at idle, then it will suddenly throw itself into limp mode, running very roughly with the EML illuminated. Light can be put off with scanner, but will do the same thing again almost imediately.
However once the car is driven down the road a bit, constantly reseting the EML, it may then drive for up to 40 miles with no problems or check lights, as long as the car is driven and not sitting at traffic.etc.... Read more
I've a problem with the reversing light not working, tested bulb, checked contacts on bulb holder but I'm struggling to find the reversing light switch.
Also fusebox diagram in the manual supplied with the car doesn't match the fusebox in the passenger footwell, therefore I'm looking to find which number fuse I should be checking.... Read more
Not required for MOT.
Recently the car has exibited a grumbling drone at speeds below 30mph and only when coasting or as the car slows when turning. I have noticed that the noise is affected by steering and seemed to be coming from the offside.
Remembering that I had done the o/s wheel bearing about 18 months ago I thought it might be the o/s outer CV joint. I bought one and fitted it and also renewed the wheel bearing just in case. Driving the car, The noise is still there although very much reduced by at least 75%.... Read more
Glad you got it sorted anyway, those gearboxes are normally very reliable - but they are not of course designed to be run without oil! The turbo engine and gearbox are a much better set up, you will probably find it uses less fuel to.
I have received a repair quote of £260+VAT from a local garage for a small Hyundai Getz. It is a Condenser leak and nearly all the cost is for the Condenser part which is only available from the main dealer. Labour is only about £50
Local Garage tells me the 5 yr guarantee won't cover this, since it is probably a stone chip which damaged the condenser (a common problem) which comes under wear and tear, something I find it difficult to believe. ... Read more
With most manufacturers,a part fitted under warranty is only covered till the end of the warranty-if YOU pay for the part and fitting,then you get a 12 month guarantee.
I tried to remove the spark plugs of my 2002 Ford Ka yesterday with no luck.
I cleaned around the plugs first to ensure no debris enters the engine, then i tried turning the plugs lightly using a spark plug removal tool (t-shaped). I didnt want to apply to much pressue and cause any damage, but obviously these t-shaped spark plug tools dont apply that much torque.... Read more
The soaking usually works but if not and the plug shears off all you need to do is to drive a spline tool hard down the middle of the plug & then unwind. used to do so may it got boring. never removed a head yet for a siezed plug in a ford.
My wife has a late 06 206cc. As everyone is aware these cars have no spare, just a can of
Emergency ''get you home'' . The car has 205/45/16 on alloys. I would like to keep a steel spare in the garage. I have tried to get a used 16'' wheel without sucess. There are plenty of 15'' wheels from 206's Can I use one of these with a higher profile tyre in an emergency.... Read more
Today whilst on my way up the M69 I spotted a group of kids (about 10-15 years old) standing on the hard sholder, as i got closer one of them began to try to cross in front of me, luckily he soon realised that he would not make it and stopped before he left the hard shoulder. Although I didnt have to take any evasive action, I very nearly did.
I was obviously worried for the safety of the kids and other motorists so I pulled on the the hard shoulder and dialled 999, reported what was going on and then set off again. By the time I had safely slowed down and pulled off, the kids were miles back so I couldn't confront them personally.... Read more
I think it's right to phone the 999 for this one but I wouldn't stop and use a roadside phone just because of the potentially dangerous position you are putting yourself in. How many stories do we read about another vehicle ploughing into a car parked on the hard shoulder?
The hard shoulder of a motorway is not a place I would choose to put myself in and would always make the call using my mobile (handsfree of course!) or take the next available exit to enable to pull over and report.
The trip computer has suddenly gone off-we have looked in the handbook to see if there is a specific fuse-the closest we can find is a fuse that relates to the instrument panel.
We have located the fuses but they are covered by a clear plastic cover and we have bo idea how to get the cover off!... Read more
The clear plastic cover is usually a very tight fit over the fusebox.You may need to get a screwdriver underneath it or at one end to release it.Fuses 31 and 32 seem to control the trip computer and these are located horizontally at the bottom of the fuse box.If these are ok,I would try and disconnect the battery for 10 mins and allow the system to re-boot.hth
The engine turns over spark plugs are working, but the fuel pump is not I removed the relay on the ecu box and was able to get the fuel pump working that way by shorting 2 pins but after buying a new relay the pump still won't work.
After pulling up the rear seat on the drivers side I noticed it has been leaking water as the foam is very damp under the seat at the fuel tank.... Read more
Please let me know if you found a solution to this as I have the exact same problem.
I traced the wiring using a wiring diagram and multimeter and found that the relay coil isn't getting an earth feed from pin 3 of the ecu.
Helo everyone,
I have a chance to purchase a 1997 BMW Z3, looks great, red sitting on lovely fresh alloys, but electrics are a mess, electric windows etc don't work, is there a central control unit or is it just individual failures? if it is a black box, anyone any idea of how much we are talking, the car is going for about £1500.... Read more
The electric windows and central locking system are controlled by a central convenience module loacted behind the glovebox.These are pretty reliable but if the unit does turn out to be faulty,then a s/hand unit could be used from a 3-series E36 model,as a new one is around £250.hth
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Problem found.
Faulty ECU.
ECU was tested before and they said it was ok.
took it out again anyway and replaced it with 1 from another car (immobiliser aswell), and the car now runs fine.