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27th April 2010, 15:20
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Saxo VTR Engine Issue?
Just bought a Mk2 Saxo vtr 02plate.
All good condition 80k miles etc.
got 2 problems which i would like help on from you guys.
1: Key immobiliser light keeps flashing but allows engine start. and stays flashing while driving.
is this the immobiliser failing? or the reciever signal?
2: The car has a K&N Air filter on which has left a tiny tube that i assume would be connected to the original air layout just sitting there very slightly dripping oil
+ having this K7N filter on the car does this does stop cold air from coming through the vents?
thanks,
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27th April 2010, 15:23
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Also about the immobiliser, could this just be the key needs programming?
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28th April 2010, 10:59
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no cold air through the vents would be a problem with the coolant system. Tried changing the thermostat?
As for the immob, it wont need programming. Did the original owner mention it? As it wouldnt start if it did need programming
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28th April 2010, 11:12
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Originally Posted by chinkostu
no cold air through the vents would be a problem with the coolant system. Tried changing the thermostat?
As for the immob, it wont need programming. Did the original owner mention it? As it wouldnt start if it did need programming
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Got the car from trade, he didnt apparently know why as they all say really.
got a bigger issue that ive noticed :/
the only issue really.
in first second and third gear the engine is rattling (metalic banging sound) 4th/5th run smooth.
all the gears are smooth to change..
if i leave it in neutral and press the cluth then release you will hear a slight metal spinning noise, and when im driving if i keep the clutch pressed to just after the biting point it doesnt make the noise, will this be the clutch? or the gearbox?
thanks
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28th April 2010, 11:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Benzz
in first second and third gear the engine is rattling (metalic banging sound) 4th/5th run smooth.
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I get this.. and it's the heat shield on the cat in the manifold.
Have a look at it, mine is really loose and rattles at certain revs
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Originally Posted by Benzz
if i leave it in neutral and press the cluth then release you will hear a slight metal spinning noise, and when im driving if i keep the clutch pressed to just after the biting point it doesnt make the noise, will this be the clutch? or the gearbox?
thanks
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This sounds like the clutch release bearing. It's a gearbox off job to change.. but just because it's making a noise doesn't mean you need to change it just yet
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Originally Posted by Benzz
The car has a K&N Air filter on which has left a tiny tube that i assume would be connected to the original air layout just sitting there very slightly dripping oil
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That's the oil breather pipe by the sound of things.
It should join back into the air filter pipe, so the fumes go back into the engine.
Mine is open as well.. it's not a problem really, but it needs sorting at some point
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2nd May 2010, 23:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gsavill90
I get this.. and it's the heat shield on the cat in the manifold.
Have a look at it, mine is really loose and rattles at certain revs
This sounds like the clutch release bearing. It's a gearbox off job to change.. but just because it's making a noise doesn't mean you need to change it just yet
That's the oil breather pipe by the sound of things.
It should join back into the air filter pipe, so the fumes go back into the engine.
Mine is open as well.. it's not a problem really, but it needs sorting at some point
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Thanks man you seem to have covered it all really!
sticking it in a garage on tuesday, and hopefully it will be the clutch release. due to it cant be the gear box?
- when its in nuetral press then release the clutch you can hear the noise from then on until place into gear (clutch down).
and the same noise in 1st-3rd gear but the noise will go if i keep the clutch pressed close just after biting (when just set off).
like a spinning metal noise / sometimes a squeek spin noise.
thanks again!
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3rd May 2010, 03:42
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Yeh, almost certainly the release bearing.
Cheap little part... but labour at a garage will kill you!
Maybe looking at £400 in labour
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5th May 2010, 21:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gsavill90
Yeh, almost certainly the release bearing.
Cheap little part... but labour at a garage will kill you!
Maybe looking at £400 in labour
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got it in the garage, they striped it and found it was the gearbox to fault.
got the company i bought from to pay for it! (:
i payed £100 towards they paid all the rest, all good with no warranty.
good old trading standards, i can now finally get to enjoy my VTR.
would you recommend any mods/ styles/ speakers or subs, if you have time?
so far i have:
3 rear tints, rear blacked out tail lights, sport fuel cap, K&N Air, inbuilt 400W parcel shelf speakers.
Thanks (:
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6th May 2010, 11:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Benzz
got it in the garage, they striped it and found it was the gearbox to fault.
got the company i bought from to pay for it! (:
i payed £100 towards they paid all the rest, all good with no warranty.
good old trading standards, i can now finally get to enjoy my VTR.
would you recommend any mods/ styles/ speakers or subs, if you have time?
so far i have:
3 rear tints, rear blacked out tail lights, sport fuel cap, K&N Air, inbuilt 400W parcel shelf speakers.
Thanks (:
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Result - nice one mate ! Glad you got sorted in the end
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11th May 2010, 11:54
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Originally Posted by Stevo123
Result - nice one mate ! Glad you got sorted in the end
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(: thanks, love the car now. absolute difference compared to the 1.1 ;D
it does attract a good few people to race you though which ive noticed ha.
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11th May 2010, 11:57
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Wow thats a good job getting them to pay for the most of it! I think my gearbox is on its way out but not looking forward to the labour costs
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