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• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 97 1.8 car diagnostic connector 21 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I am trying to read any error codes that might be stored in the ECU. I have a 30 pin socket located behind the coded key pad, and I know I have to use C2 and C3 terminals with a LED and switch. But does anyone know if you can get a female socket to fit the terminal so I can extend the pins to make it easier to bridge C2 to C3.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - '97 - 1.25 identical to 1.4 ? 11 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  It is currently a 1.4 Zetec-S, a breakers locally has the 1.25 version. My question, would you know if the 1.25 will drop straight in? Would the 1.4 gearbox/ecu etc be suitable? Many thanks, Stuart.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - Fumbling 1.25 Zetec 26 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  It has almost no response to the accelerator, will not go up hills and eventually grinds to a halt. Ford dealer says it is either ecu failure or complete exhaust and catylist replacement but will not commit to either. Basically they have given up. All the usuals have been checked: HT electrics, fuel, etc. and seem OK. Anybody able to throw some light onto what it could be?
• audi 1998 s4 ABS fault no warning light 28 May 2007 (Forum)
  ABS module has been to specialist reparer and has checked out ok. Also diagnostic equipment has been unable to link with ecu both at the specialist and by two other systems. As of yet I have not taken car to the agents? Any help or ideas would be very welcome.
• clio immobilser trouble 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  hi can anybody please help. i bought a stolen recovered clio s reg with no keys, i have changed ignition barrel key pickup sensor ,(the plastic one arrond ignitin switch)and the ecu, but it still wont start? the red light flashing, it does not have central locking and no sensor by interior light.all the parts i fitted were from t reg, but not sure if it had immobiliser fitted as clocs were missing. someone mentioned having to change something in the fuse box?
• R reg metro 1.4 8 valve 3 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Another metro that will not pass MOT,got it down to either inlet temp sensor on inlet manifold,or ECU,Tried getting the temp sensor from my usual place-motor factors-usually this isnt a problem/untill now. They now state they have to supply both inlet lower manifold and sensor as kit or not supply at all,rovers state the part is available on its own.
• Mercedes Vito Van Pre Glow Starting Prob 17 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I have just purchased a 1998 mercedes vito van but do seem to be having some form of starting problem when i turn the ignition key the pre warm light does not come on eventually when you get the van started the pre glow comes on and stays on for about 45 seconds any help gratefully recieved please do not tell me ecu unit because i will start to get worried then thanks neal
• Auto gearbox Vauxhall Omega 6 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Mike PS: I have just read in another forum, that sometimes on Vauxhalls the selector switch can send the ECU a confused message ? .
• powerloss mondeo 13 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  hi car nutters i have a yr 2000 on a vreg mondeo 1.8 recently i have powerloss and sometimes a slight jerk.i cant buy the correct ecu self tester anywhere and i cant afford the the garage prices to hook it up to there computer.i know the engine is controlled by a hundred thousand sensors(or there about)but is there a major one that anyone knows about. p.s when i say i cant afford the garage prices i mean fords garage prices does anyone know the prices of non ford garages.
• Vectra Cam Chain 18 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I have just bought a '97 Vectra 2.0Di with 80K on the clock. So far thanks to your wonderful knowledge you have solved the following ECU light problem - Air Mass meter changed Not starting in mornings - Have changed the spill back pipes. Now running nicely, except I'm concerned about the cam chain. Do i need to replace it or anything?
• Cavalier battery change now won't start 7 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  , replaced the air box, there is nice atomised fuel on all four cylinders excellent sparks. It usually started first time every time, replaced ECU and ignition relay, fuel pump working fine. Anyone have any ideas?, will not go on a bump start or whilst being towed either. :(
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  What do you think of Volkswagen's DSG gearbox and water-cooled turbocharger? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just ordered a Volkswagen Golf 1.4SE with the DSG gearbox. My reason is that, after test-driving most of the other manufacturers in this range,...
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  Renault CLio 'Y' Reg not firing up..!!? 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 'Y' Reg Renault Clio and about a week ago it started not firing up first time in a morning. I turn the ignition and I get the red 'oil can' light...
• 1.4 TSI CAXA 122hp Scirocco 2010 - Wavy acceleration and a rough, shaky idle 24 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  The engine has 0 hesitation and even more power when I unplug the Boost pressure sensor and idles smooth so I thought the sensor is faulty. I bought a new one, reset the ECU and started the car, it idled smooth for a few minutes then went back to its old ways, as if the ECU relearned something based off the data it got from the new sensor. Engine idles at 640 RPM (Is that normal?)
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  Can I put E10 fuel in my Golf R? 16 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf R is recommended to run on super unleaded 98 RON which is now super expensive. I know the performance and mpg might drop slightly if...
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  Is it worth having my Volvo Polestar optimised? 9 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo V60 T4 and I am considering having it Polestar optimised. It’s quite expensive for what appears simply to be a remapping of the ECU i.e....
• Peugeot 106 1.1 1997 - Rough idling and stalling when revs drop from high 5 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  remopte control from ebay dunno if it could feed back a pulse thru the cig ligther and harm the ecu   
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  What should I look for before buying a 2006 Jaguar X-Type? 22 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What should I look for before buying a Jaguar X-Type? It has a new clutch and flywheel.
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  If I fit an electronic ignition to my 1930s car, will I have to make manual adjustments to the advance and retard? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of purchasing a 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25. I have found a company that sells an electronic ignition conversion for my car. Does this mean...
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  Why does my Peugeot 306 keep cutting out? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The engine of my Peugeot 306 my will suddenly cut out for about five seconds when I drive it 20 kilometres. So far, I've changed the petrol high pressure...