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I'm just sharing this stuff with you chaps, and I'll let you know the outcome, as it becomes apparent to me, as it's the only way we learn about our cars.
Last October DME (ecu) failed, injector two wide open, replaced witn a "theif kit" from a scrapyard, changed dme, security module, halo, and key top, all ok.
Last month in Devon, on a 30% hill, I discovered my auto can indeed roll backwards on a hill, whilst in drive (it didn't roll far, less than one wheel turn I'd guess, I just didn't think it could, I thought the car would deal with that), it didn't seem to cause any harm, but we'll see.
Last night !
I was pulling off my drive whilst my neighbour was talking to a young visitor sat in a saxo, as I began to move across the pavement the saxo engaged reverse, and began to immediately reverse without looking, I quickly engaged reverse and got out of the way, he was horrified, and even got out of his car and came to apologise.
After he pulled away, I moved off my drive, as I went to accelerate, the EML warning light came on, along with the yellow triangle, the car had no power. I stopped, switched the car off, then restarted it, all lights went out, I revved the engine, all seemed ok, I engaged drive, and as soon as I got above ABS activation speed (about 15 mph), the EML light came on again.
I restarted again and drove to my workshop without issue.
As I went across the forecourt of my workshop, I accelerated, and the EML light came on again, and the car felt like it does on ice when the ASC activates, but it wasn't on ice, and the ASC didn't activate.
After I left my workshop, and today, the car has driven normally, all gear changes have been smooth and correct, no issues at all.
I'm due to go to Dartford tomorrow, we'll see how it goes.
I've spoken to BMEuroservice, my specialist of choice, they know about the dme change, as they gave me the advice on how to do it, they now know about Devon and the hill, they don't think I've done any damage to the gearbox, as that would have shown up by now, and according to them would be entirely mechanical, some "limiter" or other.
They are unsure as to why quickly engaging reverse should lead to the EML light, as they say that is more normally to do with air circulation/sensor issues.
They will code read it either on Thursday, or tomorrow if it fails to get to Dartford and back, and gets delivered to them on the back of an RAC truck.
They are aware that the memory may contain faults from the original car the dme belonged to, and have said they may need to clear it, and get me to buggar it up again !
I'll let you know how I get on.
Last October DME (ecu) failed, injector two wide open, replaced witn a "theif kit" from a scrapyard, changed dme, security module, halo, and key top, all ok.
Last month in Devon, on a 30% hill, I discovered my auto can indeed roll backwards on a hill, whilst in drive (it didn't roll far, less than one wheel turn I'd guess, I just didn't think it could, I thought the car would deal with that), it didn't seem to cause any harm, but we'll see.
Last night !
I was pulling off my drive whilst my neighbour was talking to a young visitor sat in a saxo, as I began to move across the pavement the saxo engaged reverse, and began to immediately reverse without looking, I quickly engaged reverse and got out of the way, he was horrified, and even got out of his car and came to apologise.
After he pulled away, I moved off my drive, as I went to accelerate, the EML warning light came on, along with the yellow triangle, the car had no power. I stopped, switched the car off, then restarted it, all lights went out, I revved the engine, all seemed ok, I engaged drive, and as soon as I got above ABS activation speed (about 15 mph), the EML light came on again.
I restarted again and drove to my workshop without issue.
As I went across the forecourt of my workshop, I accelerated, and the EML light came on again, and the car felt like it does on ice when the ASC activates, but it wasn't on ice, and the ASC didn't activate.
After I left my workshop, and today, the car has driven normally, all gear changes have been smooth and correct, no issues at all.
I'm due to go to Dartford tomorrow, we'll see how it goes.
I've spoken to BMEuroservice, my specialist of choice, they know about the dme change, as they gave me the advice on how to do it, they now know about Devon and the hill, they don't think I've done any damage to the gearbox, as that would have shown up by now, and according to them would be entirely mechanical, some "limiter" or other.
They are unsure as to why quickly engaging reverse should lead to the EML light, as they say that is more normally to do with air circulation/sensor issues.
They will code read it either on Thursday, or tomorrow if it fails to get to Dartford and back, and gets delivered to them on the back of an RAC truck.
They are aware that the memory may contain faults from the original car the dme belonged to, and have said they may need to clear it, and get me to buggar it up again !
I'll let you know how I get on.
The problem hasn't occured since, the 360 mile round trip to Dartford went without issue.
I've had the dme read, it gives two faults, sluggish throttle body response, and gearbox can issues (coms).
They've both been cleared, I'll remove check and clean the throttle body, I've been asked to take the car back when the problem re occurs, or after 500 to 1000 miles, to see what it says then.
I've had the dme read, it gives two faults, sluggish throttle body response, and gearbox can issues (coms).
They've both been cleared, I'll remove check and clean the throttle body, I've been asked to take the car back when the problem re occurs, or after 500 to 1000 miles, to see what it says then.
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