JA Trader 58 Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) Having issues with a Vauxhall insignia i sold to a customer. EML and service stabillitrak keep coming on. Both front wheel speed sensors Maf Coilpack and plugs and its still coming up. Codes i am getting is intermittent mis fire and air intake issues. Can anyone recommend a mechanic or vauxhall specialist in the Birmingham area. Edited July 26, 2019 by JA Trader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted July 30, 2019 So my new Solus reader arrived yesterday. Plugged it in and i am getting these codes: U0073 & U0100 Looks to be BCM related might have to find a local specialist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted July 30, 2019 those codes are generic and point to a typical vauxhall problem poor wiring loom look for chafing first missus then consider corrosion in plugs,has car been washed off underbonnet lately? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted July 30, 2019 56 minutes ago, Stalker said: Rocker cover ok? No now you mention it the car first came back to us when he complained it was running rough sometimes. New set of plugs and coilpack but the 4th spark plug hole above the spart plug (Far right as you look at the engine) was full of oil Have replaced the rocker cover and seem okay since 8 minutes ago, jason doyle motor sales said: those codes are generic and point to a typical vauxhall problem poor wiring loom look for chafing first missus then consider corrosion in plugs,has car been washed off underbonnet lately? I havent washed it off under the bonnet. Where do you recommend for chaffing as a starting point and ill start having a look around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stalker 180 Posted August 6, 2019 Are you still having problems with this one? The rocker cover has a built in PCV, when you remove the oil cap with the engine running it should have a slight bit of vacuum. However when they fail they have pressure there instead, and through the dipstick too. when they fail they misfire, stutter, judder and nearly cut out, which throws on the esp light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted August 7, 2019 17 hours ago, Stalker said: Are you still having problems with this one? The rocker cover has a built in PCV, when you remove the oil cap with the engine running it should have a slight bit of vacuum. However when they fail they have pressure there instead, and through the dipstick too. when they fail they misfire, stutter, judder and nearly cut out, which throws on the esp light. Interesting to hear this. I have just brought it back from the customer its showing a body control module fault got it booked in with my local auto electrician to see if they can figure it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted August 7, 2019 Rocker cover is a throw a way item on that engine but they are only £300 so easy fix Stupid design 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted August 8, 2019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) A dodgy cheap spark plug. Wasn't firing correctly. Fitted some other ones last night 80 mile test driver not an issue. Cant believe it sometimes Viewing booked for tonight fingers crossed. Mental note don't buy cheap plugs of fleabay Edited August 13, 2019 by JA Trader 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted August 13, 2019 32 minutes ago, JA Trader said: A dodgy cheap spark plug. Wasn't firing correctly. Fitted some other ones last night 80 mile test driver not an issue. Cant believe it sometimes Viewing booked for tonight fingers crossed. Mental note don't buy cheap plugs of fleabay Glad its sorted 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stalker 180 Posted August 13, 2019 35 minutes ago, JA Trader said: Mental note don't buy cheap plugs of fleabay Now i like a bargain... but ebay for spark plugs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted August 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stalker said: Now i like a bargain... but ebay for spark plugs? I know I know. Poor call from me. New 4 from the local parts shop and all good lesson learnt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattR 177 Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, JA Trader said: A dodgy cheap spark plug. Wasn't firing correctly. Fitted some other ones last night 80 mile test driver not an issue. Cant believe it sometimes Viewing booked for tonight fingers crossed. Mental note don't buy cheap plugs of fleabay Did you replace all of them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted August 13, 2019 Just now, MattR said: Did you replace all of them? yeah 4 new ones from the local parts shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted August 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, BHM said: Why not just one? Tempting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted August 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, JA Trader said: Tempting Should have stuck an old one back in 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted August 13, 2019 34 minutes ago, tradex said: NGK seem to be a continuous favorite of the snide market, not sure what you fitted but even back in the 90's they were being ripped off, back then it was indian produced copies. I back in the day i use to buy ngk in boxes as partco always did a good deal if you bought 4 score,sometimes on taking old plugs out you could see the old plugs were copies as the ceramic was poorly set in to the metal theres no way in hell i would buy copies off the internet,i can see it now the plug gets hot and it drops its poopy right into the combustion chamber ja trader missed a bullet and needs to remember this next week its copy brake pads and how i escaped jail on a snitch back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted August 14, 2019 10 hours ago, jason doyle motor sales said: I back in the day i use to buy ngk in boxes as partco always did a good deal if you bought 4 score,sometimes on taking old plugs out you could see the old plugs were copies as the ceramic was poorly set in to the metal theres no way in hell i would buy copies off the internet,i can see it now the plug gets hot and it drops its poopy right into the combustion chamber ja trader missed a bullet and needs to remember this next week its copy brake pads and how i escaped jail on a snitch back Im not that bad ECP for brakes but i couldn't stomach there stupid price of £8 or something for spark plug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
