August 2014
Has a Vauxhall Omega 2.2dti 2001 got a DMF or a solid flywheel? as I'm thinking of buying one. Read more
Does anyone know of a road altas which *does not* show speed cameras? I don't want to know where they are and I'd rather not have them cluttering up the map. Any recommendations welcome.
Looking to get a car in the next few months and there's a good chance it may not have media buttons on the steering wheel. I'd much prefer a car with these but may have to compromise and get one without.
Are there any good aftermarket solutions? I've had a quick search, but not really coming across anything that looks that elegant.... Read more
you can buy stereo head units which come with remote control units like you would use in the home.
then you can velcro the remote control unit somewhere easy to use when driving....
I've googled this and it seems other forums have been having the same problem for some years. Just ignore the mindless sub-species who do this and I'll delete the threads when I see them. Read more
Sorry this is very vague. The engine does not seem to run as smoothly as before ( 60,000 on clock ) Would any problem show up on dashboard information screen ? or could it not be being picked up before something happens ?
Having written this I realise there is nothing objective possibly query is : how comprehensive is warning system of faults ? Read more
Scott,
I have a 2011 C30 1.6 DrivE that became 'lumpy'. The symptoms changed over weeks to go into Reduced Power, then an EML light and sometimes both warnings/lights. I could reset the fault by turning off the ignition for a few minutes. After a week or so with no warnings the random sequence started again. Volvo Glos reset the warnings/codes and I had a few days without the problem. When the issue started again I took seriously the stories of replacement DPF at circa £800.
I bought a code reader from EuroParts for £44 and noted and reset the codes myself.
The Maxi Scan showed codes P244A $07E8N Generic and P244A 07E8pd
Diesel Particulate Filter differential Pressure, pressure sensor circuit low.
I found resetting the codes seem to suggest DPF not a consistent fault. I checked the pipes to the sensor (fixed to the battery box) and by accident found the C clamp round a heater hose for the twin hose clip is actually in two parts.
Having separated it meant the hoses were bending at the point they leave a mid section metal hose section.
I guess car speed etc where the hoses sit in front of the radiator would make it an erratic pressure to bend the pipes and affect the sensor flow.
Tie-wrapping the pipe work solidly in place didn't fix the problem straight away. Reset faults and they reappeared. Priced new pipe work at Volvo (£130) and rechecked the pipes to see if split - didn't think they were in bad condition so persevered.
Finally (sorry) getting the reduced power warning fault clear and realising the Regen must not have been happening on my many weekend trips (bristol-Liverpool) before the reduced power came back and going straight on the M5 for 25 mins at 3000 revs 70mph ish in 5th gear I stopped and after turning off the ignition and back on again the EML light stayed out. Car is running perfect, Maxi Scan used to diagnose daughters Suzuki Swift engine encoder (£59 to replace) so great value from EuroParts and a seemingly massive set of bills for both cars cost pounds.
Hi everybody.
Can anyone out there recommend an inexpensive (under £80?) fault code reader that will work on most popular makes and models?... Read more
Thanks guys. Like the phone app idea.What will they think of next!
Wow a k****** sale! what more can anyone ask for lol. Read more
looks like another word needs to get added to the swear filter.
As the youngsters might say - lol
Hi can anyone help. Mother in law has got a 05 fiesta but has lost the radio code. The stereo is a Ford 4500 rds eon serial number m026803.
Hope you can help... Read more
Try here; www.pumapeople.com/decode.php
Brilliant thank you so much worked perfectly from website...
Today, I saw BIG 50 on a 4wd. I expect it was originally B 1 GSO. I wonder if the police ever enforce correct spacing and use of original letters/numbers? Read more
Personally I think its all nonsense.
In New Zealand you can pretty much have any combination of letters that has not been used before, and seemingly spaced as you like, I aint noticed it making much difference....
Are there any V6 engines smaller than 2.7 litres? If not, why not? Many reviews of so-called 4-pots mention their clattery, noisy nature. Read more
Do smaller V6 engine's loose torque the smaller they are scaled ?
Maybe this is why these are not made in smaller capacities...
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Very technical approach - I searched Amazon for road atlases and eyeballed the pictures!