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Offline Car nut

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Engine error code
« on: 14 December 2010, 08:40 »
Guys, I know a car can sometimes get error codes in the cold whether.

On start up I got my service reminder 1600 miles - no big deal.

But half way on the way to work I got a picture of an engine come up flashing on the dash.

Stopped for petrol, after stopping, it didnt come on immediatly but then has come back on again.

Car runs fine, no burning smells .... Not been under the bonnet yet

Any clues !!!
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Re: Engine error code
« Reply #1 on: 14 December 2010, 08:52 »
You need to get it scanned for faults as a 1st step.
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Re: Engine error code
« Reply #2 on: 14 December 2010, 09:02 »
Just did a search and it found something about a voltage drop....

is that meaning due to all the services running, eg front ant and rear window heater, lights and radio etc etc....

I only did a 120mile yesterday morning though.  :sad:
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Re: Engine error code
« Reply #3 on: 14 December 2010, 09:40 »
Did a search? You need a code reader and it'll give you a numerical code that you can check in the reader manual or search on Ross Tech....
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Re: Engine error code
« Reply #4 on: 14 December 2010, 09:49 »
Thanks for everyones input.....

Theres about 5 mk4 owners on our team so a guys bringing one in the morning, as Im working away....

I will update tomorrow after weve run the test...
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Re: Engine error code
« Reply #5 on: 15 December 2010, 13:03 »
Got error codes P0300 & P0301

 miss fire cylinder 1
multiply miss fires

causes anyone ???
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Re: Engine error code
« Reply #6 on: 15 December 2010, 13:08 »
Coilpacks?

Swap them between cylinders and see if the misfire moves.  If it does then replace the coilpack  :smiley:
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Re: Engine error code
« Reply #7 on: 15 December 2010, 13:24 »
Quote from: Rhyso on 15 December 2010, 13:08
Coilpacks?

Swap them between cylinders and see if the misfire moves.  If it does then replace the coilpack  :smiley:

Cheers Rhyso...

Sourcing one now, there pretty easy to change as well arent they, they sit on top of the plugs dont they ?
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Re: Engine error code
« Reply #8 on: 15 December 2010, 13:44 »
Quote from: Car nut on 15 December 2010, 13:24
Quote from: Rhyso on 15 December 2010, 13:08
Coilpacks?

Swap them between cylinders and see if the misfire moves.  If it does then replace the coilpack  :smiley:

Cheers Rhyso...

Sourcing one now, there pretty easy to change as well arent they, they sit on top of the plugs dont they ?

Fairly straightforward by all accounts.  Being a soot chucking owner I've never had to replace one lol
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Re: Engine error code
« Reply #9 on: 15 December 2010, 17:49 »
I know this is a basic question - well it is if you know the answer....

If you stand in front of the car bonnet up, engine cover off.

Is the coilpack on the left cylinder 1  :embarassed:
« Last Edit: 15 December 2010, 18:33 by Car nut »
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