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  Fuel rail problem with my X-Type 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My X-Type broke down on motorway. The glow plug light on the dash started to flash, the engine management light came on and the car cut out. It had to...
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  How can I keep my battery in good condition whilst my Renault Laguna is in storage? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Renault Laguna Initial Estate that we have had from new. It’s now six years old. The last two winters in the Highlands have been very severe....
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  My Vectra won't start 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my Vectra 1.8 2001 model for around a year and I have had no problems at all until just after Chistmas. About 3 weeks ago I started my journey...
• Jaguar X-Type - Do i have a claim 31 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I took it back to the garage again where they reported that it needed to go to an injection specialist as it wasnt indicating any faults on the ECU. I took it to the specialist who also reported no errors on the ECU and they replaced the air intake pipes at a cost of £180.00. The next day the car cut out again and got worse when mainly turning right hand bends.
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  Can I get the last owners economy figures? 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I saw a Sept 2010 used approved Mercedes E-Class 350 CDI estate, 11,000 miles with panoramic roof and many extras for sale for £34,900 on the web. I...
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  Meriva electric handbrake issue 2 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Purchased a Vauxhall Meriva from new Aug 2010. Drove for 6 months with no problem. Soon after that the car developed a terrifying intermittent fault...
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  Audi ABS/ESP 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I bought an Audi TT roadster, 1781cc, quattro on a 55 registration, (25.1.06), mileage approx 13,000. In July this year the orange warning triangle...
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  Do you know anything about 'Express Visual Checks' on the Volkswagen Scirocco? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently 'invited' by my supplying dealer to bring my 10-month-old 170 BHP Volkswagen Scirocco TDI/DSG car in for what was termed an 'Express Visual...
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 95 2.0 XSI died and I'm too stupid to make it go 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  The battery isn't the recommended battery; I seem to recall it mentioned something about diesels on the wrapper.......... The pulsing noise actually originates from around the ECU. when it died on me half the time I couldn't get a response from the immobiliser keypad- when I could, it made no difference. I noticed that turning the key to "I" only brought on what I have learnt from reading other threads, is the alternator light ( & not the battery light!)
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  Inland revver, new 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Nissan X-Trail DCi 150 diesel auto in January 2008. It's a great vehicle, but there is one thing that niggles me, and I'd like your opinion....
• Ford Fiesta 1.6 - 2014 Fiesta 1.6 going into limp mode 20 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  They wouldn't take on the work of fixing it as they couldn't guarantee any fix (they're the second of two decent, local garages to say the same). The garage this week said they feel there's something wrong with the ECU and BDM. Has anyone had similar? Did you manage to fix it? Thanks
• Peugeot 108 - Servicing worth paying a main dealer ? 9 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I feel the same sort of satisfaction that I get from cleaning the car myself. I have a 108 and a 107 I have no need for a down load or any kind of ecu interrogation. I usually keep my cars for about 10 plus years then they are normally given or sold to someone that I know. Should I pay a garage to service the car just in case I decide to sell sooner rather than later?
• BMW 1 Series - BMW 2016 (manual petrol) won't start initially 14 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  It took me 5 times before I could start it, first: radio on engine off, second: dashboard said Engine already on, third: no lights all dead, fourth: yellow ECU energy warning light stayed on, but then it disappeared once I finally got to start it properly. If this is a fault, would the 3 year warranty cover it? I have been using this car for the last 8 months, bought it nearly new.
• Vauxhall Corsa B - Engine hesitation 23 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  The engine is still hesitating at high speed. I’ve changed the spark plugs and coil pack. Disconnected the battery to try and reset the ecu. No change. The cars not long been serviced as the oil is still golden. I’m going to try changing the air filter, fuel filter, maf sensor and also the crankshaft sensor. It’s going back to the garage today as they suspect the lambda sensor may need a clean/change.
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  Tyre pressure sensor problems 15 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Lexus LS460 has just passed its MOT but the main dealer has told me all the tyres need replacing soon as well as all the tyre pressure sensor valves...
• Incorrect MOT mileage noted 21 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  I have been in touch with the manufacturer who have said that mileage is not recorded in the ECU.  I do have a full service history (including the one that was carried out on the day, so that is also recorded in KM in the handbook!) Many thanks in advance!
• Ford Mondeo - Ford mondeo 2001 tddi cuts out after 8 seconds 19 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  No warning lights, starts straight away again so no air in the system or fuel problems. The only thing wrong is the lift pump is disconnected. Could this be an Ecu problem. Is it recognising there is no lift pump? If so why did I drive it for an hour previously? Any help would be greatly appreciated guys. Thanks. Steve.
• Ford Focus 2.0 TDi GHIA (2007) - Battery Light on Dashboard Fault 8 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Have any of you come across a similar fault before, and if so what was the cause and potential solution? I'm concerned as if this is an ECU issue, I could be looking at a very steep bill. Any help would be greatly appreciated Darren 
• Audi A4 avant B6 130 Tdi 2002 - Audi A4 Oil sensor warning light 10 May 2014 (Forum)
  As this sensor is located under the car and covered by splash/wind guard, I could not easily see what part number mechanic had used. So problem bugged me for quite a while. I kept on thinking it was a ECU fault or bad wiring connection.    Finally got fed up with it and we took the under cover off and read the part number 24380 Febi Bilstein! Googled it and found quite a few problems with them.
• Fiat Punto 1.2 8v 2002 plate - Fiat Punto MIL lamp wont go out 14 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  If it’s cold or you touch the accelerator starting the lamp comes on and stays on. Forums seem to suggest anything from ECU to battery, to leads and plugs, though the plugs should have been changed in the main service. Mr Clutch swapped the Coil Packs out but it made no difference so they put the originals back (and didn’t charge).