April 2018
Hi all,
I’m scratching my head right now as to what to do with my car. Recently I brought it second hand and have driving it for around 300 miles then at some cases engine light and pressure light came on momentarily for a couple seconds with a slight loss of power then everything would turn back ok. In that case I got it serviced asked them about it and they said they would plug it in. No fault codes, nothing. Car is all good runned for 300 further miles when the light came on again but this time after it went off a minute later the car completely died on me with an EAC Fail coming on at the mileage part of the dash. Got it towed off where I got it serviced they could not do anything as the car seems to be fully immobilised so when i turn the ignition on the padlock flashes.
When AA tried to fix it , I got the fault codes sent over to me as to i’m not sure how he managed to retrieve and even a proper garage couldn’t get any codes at all when immobilised :We have recovered your vehicle.Patrol found the following fault code/s:\N{ }\N{ }System : Engine control 1 - 07N / SIM 22\N{ }\N{ }U0122 - Unknown fault. Error Message : .\N{ }P0608 - Unknown fault. Error Message : .\N{ }P0646 - Air conditioner compressor relay. Error Message : Short to ground.\N{ }P1632 - Unknown fault. Error Message : .\N{ }P1794 - Battery voltage. Error Message : Outside specified range.\N{ }P2107 - Engine control unit (throttle valve monitoring). Error Message : Malfunction.\N{ }P0625 - Alternator charging voltage. Error Message : Value/signal outside min. range.\N{ }B1681 - Immobilizer signal. Error Message : Communication error.\N{ }\N{ }\N{ }\N{ } - Requires further investigation required at Garage.
I tried disconnecting battery, fuses seem all fine. Its a MK6 Ford Fiesta pre facelift 2005 reg 1.25L 16V petrol engine. Car is now over to fords hands but as which it take them over a week to even diagnose it for a ridiculous amount of £114. During this i’m here to ask for any guidance as to what I am in here for? Looked everywhere cannot find anything on what I am experience. Mileage is also 65k so not too bad. Any help would help thanks for reading :) Read more
Anyone help with this one? A6 2.7 TDI Manual. All gears engage OK, clutch bite is fine, but as the clutch bites the engine cuts out. It doesn't stall through mechanical means - ie it doesn't appear to be a clutch problem - the engine just cuts out. It's like a sensor is faulty. Any pointers much appreciated as 2 good mechanics have looked at it and got nowhere. No fault codes showing, no warning lights to go on. No warning signs of failure of any sort. Just trying to avoid a long (and probably expensive) trip to main dealer. Thanks..... Read more
On this model, do you need to press the clutch to start the engine?If you do,then does the pedal need to be pressed hard into the carpet?
Hi there, i was wondering if anyone on here had any idea what could the issue with my car. I am planning on taking it to the garage next week but i just to know what i could be potentially dealing with before i get there.
Basically, everytime i start it, there is a rattling sound that seems concetrated towards the drivers side and this sometimes stops after a couple of seconds. Revving the engine doesn’t seem to change the noise of this rattling. Ive attached two links of videos with sound of the rattling if that helps!
Thanks
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Most commonly on these, A rattle from the driver-side engine bay is due to a worn timing chain.I would check the oil level on the dipstick first.Get the garage to investigate the problem
After a recent experience at a Main Dealer when the negotiations approach a stage when the
junior sales executive leaves to check a deal with his manager, could the room where the customers are left with their hot coffees be bugged of have a camera microphone consealed in the ceiling ?... Read more
2 years ago youngest son bought a car, brand new but old model, £17K with £1500 off if you take PCP - which he did sign up for.
There is a Finance cooling off period (IIRC) 14 days - he phoned the Finance Co & paid off the car. Leave it till even a day over & he would have had a pile of cash added to the £15.5K owed....
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These surveys are a waste of time.
Remember 2 in particular after which I gave up believing them....
Hello guys,
Doing a dissertation on the automotive market in the United Kingdom.... Read more
No degree in organisational skills, Harry!...
I am wondering whether or not it is possible, and safe to fit a single axle trailer to my car. It will carry an 85cc motorbike and/or kayak at most.
Thank you in anticipation. Read more
I don't see why you can't do it as long as you don't go too crazy with the load on your car. But if you wish to just tow a bicycle or a motorbike or any other lightweight load you should be fine. I would first read the technical book and see if it is acceptable and also search on more information on different websites.
Here is a good resource for you to read more about towing guides:...
Hi all,
Our car is under an AA warranty and was brought from a local ford garage in mar 2016. From Summer 2017 we have repeatedly had engine malfunction message or engine management light come up. Our lower engine has now failed and i just need to know where we stand so I'll give you all the events.
June 2017 - engine light on and halfords say need a new solenoid, aa covered this
Nov 2017 - Turbo failed aa cover we just pay for parts that aren't covered for turbo change
leave garage get home light back on halfords say to drive for a few days so can do a reading it stays on and start to get a strong burning smell so it goes back and told faulty turbo so new one ordered and put in
Dec 17 - engine light on told turbo again and need new lambda sensor aa will cover sensor and i guess turbo on part warranty?
Jan 18 - engine light again take it in turbo again and told need new egr valve again aa cover valve turbo on part warranty?
Apr 18 - engine light take to halfords they now do a full check incl electrical and have car for 4 days, tell me it's a pressure valve/fan? and aa will cover
- next day car is rattling and phone halfords and aa (to complain) we are told to take it back on way engine light comes on, within a few hrs halfords tell us lower engine catostrophic failure due possibly due to carbon deposits that caused engine to be starved of oil.
Halfords also told me this is a known problem with engine type so why was this not checked surely repeated turbo fails would point to something like this?
Now waiting on AA to do investigations they have requested all paperwork from halfords incl pics so now waiting on a decision.
Any advice incase i need to fight my corner?
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Sounds to me like Halfords are throwing parts at the car, knowing AA warrranty will pick up the tab.
I have reversing sensors and a towbar fitted to my vehicle. Since these are both aftermarket accessories, the parking sensors beep when I reverse with a trailer or towbar mounted bike rack attached.
I have various options: just pull the power on the parking sensors; fit a switch to the wiring in the boot; run wiring to a switch on the dashboard; fit some sort of relay between the parking sensors and towing electrics.... Read more
Thanks, I'll have a look.
Can anyone recommend the best all-round kit,price(delivered),DIY fitment and use?
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Thanks for the tips Bazza.Jonesy it is then.Two recommendations,good price and kit did it for me.Ordering today.
Of course yeah,good old ewetoob,love that channel...who needs a telly eh ! :)...
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Hi. Did you ever resolve this? I'm experiencing a verysvery issue to what you describe.
Appreciate any help.