still cant find the problem...after diagnosis - Saxperience

BoJay · 4th October 2007, 22:08

ive been having a problem recently with my vts that it is idleing at low revs, and it is also cutting out when i am stuck in traffic or when comeing to a stop (but it seems to only do this when the engine is completly warmed)..... i took it for a diagnosis today and still didnt find what the problem is. so im goning to have to change parts until the problem is sloved.

if any1 nos or has had this problem before which parts should i have a go changing 1st becuase ive been told it could be the lambda sensor, temp control sensor, coil pack, idle control valve etc. help desperatly need

Paul^p · 4th October 2007, 22:14

Press clutch down when your braking to stop

Or just go down a few gears mayte

ellwise69 · 4th October 2007, 23:22

sounds like the lambda sensor mate.

Joesnow · 5th October 2007, 00:07

Where did you take it for a diagnosis? I found when there was problems with mine, that some garages can’t access all the faults on the ECU and it was only shitron who could find them… think the ECU stores intermittent faults as well as fixed faults… it’s the intermittent fault codes you need to find out… if you’ve already been to shitron – then kick up a fuss.. they built the car therefore they should know what’s up with it… it will be one of your sensors…

Lozza_vtr · 5th October 2007, 08:29

I would have to say that it is either the temp sensor or the idle control valve. Most probably the idle control valve though.

kornlover30 · 11th October 2007, 18:34

Mines always farted about on idle mate and its been on 6 different diagnostic scanners, still wont tell me whats wrong. Pain in the bum!!!

Toad · 12th October 2007, 08:19

It could be one of many sensors I'm afraid. As Joe has said, you really need a dealership to take a look. They will pinpoint it straight away.

BoJay · 12th October 2007, 12:48

looks like citroen is my only option now....do you think that they will notice that a 1.4 westcoast has a vts lump in it and if they did wat do you reckon they would do?? thats my only issue

it beats throwing away cash at all of these different sensors....didnt realise that a MAP sensor would cost more than 60notes

Toad · 12th October 2007, 13:05

It won't. A MAP sensor from Pug is around £35 IIRC.

Why would they care about you having a different engine? If all the sensors are correct for the lump, then they will just treat it as a VTS...

BoJay · 12th October 2007, 13:22

i paid about £37 quid for the MAP sensor from andrew page, but i noticed it was different to mine, and the correct 1 for mine was about £60....

never thought about takin it to Pug

-Jason- · 12th October 2007, 13:23

I need mine going for diagnostics and i need to go citroen lol mines slightly more noticable lol

Joesnow · 12th October 2007, 13:24

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Originally Posted by kornlover30

Mines always farted about on idle mate and its been on 6 different diagnostic scanners, still wont tell me whats wrong. Pain in the bum!!!

That’s exactly why you should go to a dealership… £40 and they will tell you what’s up – they cant exactly turn round to you and say they don’t know what’s up with it can they??

They would have to be really unreasonable to use the different engine as an excuse…chances are they will have a good idea what’s up with it before it goes for diagnosis

Toad · 12th October 2007, 13:25

The MAP sensor was actually cheaper from Pug than it was from Allparts! I've never seen anything like it! lol.

BoJay · 12th October 2007, 13:31

thats mad dealers normally charge stupid prices...im just worried that they could report me or somethin for having a different engine, or am i just bein paranoid!!