North Wessex Down Run - Sun 28th Oct

[Robatr0n]

stevieb said:

Robatr0n said:

stevieb said:

Bugger, same weekend as the essex Tunnel Run. and My car is currently Sick... Stuck in Limp mode and will not rev over 4000... Unknown problem. Scooby Dealership do not have a clue so i am bit stuck!

Have you checked for boost leaks?

Yep and now have a New Prodrive Turbo Inlet hose and a Prodrive Intercooler hose and still the same problem. Yesterday it was ok but today just would not go at all.

Have you checked the Wastegate Frequency Valve? It sounds boost related as the ECU has stuck it into limp mode. Pull the ECU fuse out and leave it out for a minute or 2 and then plug it back in. It may be able to clear whatever faults you have in the system.

Keep an eye on the MAF sensor too!

[WarChild007]

I've got a RR day on the Sat (27) and if she's running ok mind if I join you guys on this??

[Baldylocks]

More the merrier mate. Its an open invitation

1. Turbofun
2. AngryS3Owner
3. Andy_CTR (as long as I still have the Civic)
4. GG33
5. bmwdrivernigel (If I make it back from the SAS invasion of europe biggrin )
6. Kermit Power
7. GOlfgt (Depends if car is fixed)
8. Baldylocks (either with my own wheels or some lucky fellows co-pilot )
9. E2DJH (if the car hasn't sold by then)
10. Dizeee (shiny and clean, seats folded down and hoping work don't cancel my rest day )
11. john_r (would be rude not too...)
12. MantaMike
13. fleetelise (in my S1, and subject to the girlfriend letting me out to play!)
14. WarChild007

[stevieb]

Robatr0n said:

stevieb said:

Robatr0n said:

stevieb said:

Bugger, same weekend as the essex Tunnel Run. and My car is currently Sick... Stuck in Limp mode and will not rev over 4000... Unknown problem. Scooby Dealership do not have a clue so i am bit stuck!

Have you checked for boost leaks?

Yep and now have a New Prodrive Turbo Inlet hose and a Prodrive Intercooler hose and still the same problem. Yesterday it was ok but today just would not go at all.

Have you checked the Wastegate Frequency Valve? It sounds boost related as the ECU has stuck it into limp mode. Pull the ECU fuse out and leave it out for a minute or 2 and then plug it back in. It may be able to clear whatever faults you have in the system.

Keep an eye on the MAF sensor too!

I have checked the fault codes as i have ODBII reader and nothing is coming up i have checked the MAF.. Not that easy to restat the ECU need to do this via the ODB software...

Any one want a passenger!!!! Or willing to let me be a passenger in yor motor?

Edited by stevieb on Wednesday 10th October 20:45

[TurboMiller]

Will try and join you all for the run. Should be around.

[E2DJH]

TurboMiller said:

Will try and join you all for the run. Should be around.

It will be good to have you along

[Robatr0n]

stevieb said:

Or willing to let me be a passenger in yor motor?

I would happily accept but unfortunately I won't be able to make this run.

Gutted about it to be honest.

[Turbofun]

TurboMiller said:

Will try and join you all for the run. Should be around.

Hi Jon, sorry to hear that your M3 went to BMW heaven. However a Porker is a fine Choice perhaps i just a little biased

[fleetelise]

Gonna have to drop out of this one, I've been told I'm doing something else that day.

1. Turbofun
2. AngryS3Owner
3. Andy_CTR (as long as I still have the Civic)
4. GG33
5. bmwdrivernigel (If I make it back from the SAS invasion of europe biggrin )
6. Kermit Power
7. GOlfgt (Depends if car is fixed)
8. Baldylocks (either with my own wheels or some lucky fellows co-pilot )
9. E2DJH (if the car hasn't sold by then)
10. Dizeee (shiny and clean, seats folded down and hoping work don't cancel my rest day )
11. john_r (would be rude not too...)
12. MantaMike
13. WarChild007

[MaxR26]

Hope to make this one.

1. Turbofun
2. AngryS3Owner
3. Andy_CTR (as long as I still have the Civic)
4. GG33
5. bmwdrivernigel (If I make it back from the SAS invasion of europe biggrin )
6. Kermit Power
7. GOlfgt (Depends if car is fixed)
8. Baldylocks (either with my own wheels or some lucky fellows co-pilot )
9. E2DJH (if the car hasn't sold by then)
10. Dizeee (shiny and clean, seats folded down and hoping work don't cancel my rest day )
11. john_r (would be rude not too...)
12. MantaMike
13. WarChild007
14. MaxR26

[TurboMiller]

Turbofun said:

TurboMiller said:

Will try and join you all for the run. Should be around.

Hi Jon, sorry to hear that your M3 went to BMW heaven. However a Porker is a fine Choice perhaps i just a little biased

Cheers. Was a shame to lose the M3, but the new toy is making up for it Hope to catch you in a couple of weeks for the run.

[Kermit power]

I'm now required at a christening.

But on the other hand, I'm being allowed off to an all-weekend RWC final party next weekend.

Unless there's another evening event planned in the meantime, I guess I'll see the majority of you at BTaP.

[touching cloth]

1. Turbofun
2. AngryS3Owner
3. Andy_CTR (as long as I still have the Civic)
4. GG33
5. bmwdrivernigel (If I make it back from the SAS invasion of europe biggrin )
6. Kermit Power
7. GOlfgt (Depends if car is fixed)
8. Baldylocks (either with my own wheels or some lucky fellows co-pilot )
9. E2DJH (if the car hasn't sold by then)
10. Dizeee (shiny and clean, seats folded down and hoping work don't cancel my rest day )
11. john_r (would be rude not too...)
12. MantaMike
13. WarChild007
14. MaxR26
15. Touching Cloth


Fairly sure I can make this one.

[Dizeee]

TC we must sort out a car clean day... I cant do Tuesday but can do Wednesday...

[touching cloth]

Still got Wednesday in the diary Diz, if it's still ok with you then I am on If it is, what time is good for you? I drop number 2 child at pre-school at 11.30 then collect from Mother-in-Law at about 6ish so am free in between those times.

[Dizeee]

Just speaking to the wife, she is on nights this week and I have been berated for even suggesting car cleaning whilst she is asleep... I was just trying to select another nearby date but shifts on Excel are playing up, I have a bit of time off coming up so maybe next week if that suits? I am around all week I think bar Monday, will confirm asap when I get back from work tmrw morning...

[touching cloth]

Next week should be fine (all except Friday), in fact maybe better as it's half term and think wifey has booked the whole week off. Just let me know

[muppets_mate]

1. Turbofun
2. AngryS3Owner
3. Andy_CTR (as long as I still have the Civic)
4. GG33
5. bmwdrivernigel (If I make it back from the SAS invasion of europe biggrin )
6. Kermit Power
7. GOlfgt (Depends if car is fixed)
8. Baldylocks (either with my own wheels or some lucky fellows co-pilot )
9. E2DJH (if the car hasn't sold by then)
10. Dizeee (shiny and clean, seats folded down and hoping work don't cancel my rest day )
11. john_r (would be rude not too...)
12. MantaMike
13. WarChild007
14. MaxR26
15. Touching Cloth
16. muppets_mate (provisional)

Depending on the weather. Driving the 7 in the pouring rain is no fun and my road car isn't up to standard for a PH Run . If it's wet on the day can I blag a passenger ride with someone?

[Dizeee]

touching cloth said:

Next week should be fine (all except Friday), in fact maybe better as it's half term and think wifey has booked the whole week off. Just let me know

Can deffo do next week, sorry to mess you around, shifts!

Fri 26th would be really good for me as my car is in for a service. So you could meet me in Knaphill at around 1215pm, we could go back, clean your motor, then you could drop me back up there at around 4 ish...? Knaphill is 3 mins by car from my house...

[Baldylocks]

Dizeee, I think you need to start your own car cleaning thread!