More f*****g issues.....

[Giles]

so....sat in traffic waiting for cars to clear leaving Legoland (and it was about 20 degress C and about 20 minutes).....TRACS & ABS light come on (not switch related this time) then 15 miles from home, Lambda warning light comes on.........

Suggestions?

[smithy]

so....sat in traffic waiting for cars to clear leaving Legoland (and it was about 20 degress C and about 20 minutes).....TRACS & ABS light come on (not switch related this time) then 15 miles from home, Lambda warning light comes on.........

Suggestions?

hows the car running

[Giles]

hows the car running

hard to say.....seems ok with just me, tad slow with a carfull......when the light came on (Lambda) it seemed to hoof ok, but was scared as thought if it had gone into limp-home, would i be bypassing that with the MBC?

[Giles]

Plus, the main turbo hose was not that warm like it normally is after a 2 hour journey? May be coincidence?

[p fandango]

was scared as thought if it had gone into limp-home, would i be bypassing that with the MBC?

yes its bypassed, although the ECU will mess with the ignition as it can't lower the boost & lose power that way

[smithy]

hard to say.....seems ok with just me, tad slow with a carfull......when the light came on (Lambda) it seemed to hoof ok, but was scared as thought if it had gone into limp-home, would i be bypassing that with the MBC?

no mate its the ecu that puts the car into limp mode mate and if you car still powered along then you are not in limp mode.check the codes mate.

[Giles]

no mate its the ecu that puts the car into limp mode mate and if you car still powered along then you are not in limp mode.check the codes mate.

ok - will get the codes read at some stage, best place to start.

[Giles]

OK - just gauging some interest if any in this car.....I have had enough....gonna go back to my trusty Peugeot TD that had no issues.

Up for grabs would be:

5 x Refurbed Volans with 5 almost new tyres £400
M59 gearbox £350
RICA ECU £120
Koni FSD & Eichbach suspension £250
16T turbo £150
CD Changer £40
SC901 £40
Engine £200
Cream Interior £200
F&R bumpers £120 (with spot-lights)
Spoiler £30
Gas struts £20
Rear wiper motor £20
Dual exit powerflow exhaust £130
MBC (cost £70) £50
Dump valve & hose (Forge twin piston) £70
Pioneer AVH-3200BT DVD/bluetooth player £200
Radiator £50
Intercooler hoses & Intercooler £50
Rear lights £40
Front lights £40
Roof rails £50

This will give me back £2,620 meaning i have only lost in 2 months of ownership around £700

I aint spending any more.

[LiamT4]

I'd be interested in the suspension.

[Giles]

I cant even sell the car as it's had too much publicity....get more for bits, hopefully....

Need to figure out how I'm gonna strip it......

Absolute piece of **** and the worst buy i have ever made........

[LiamT4]

I had a bit to drink tonight, so can't remember what other problems you've been having. What are your other issues?

[Jimmie]

You sure its the car and not the driver?.

[T5frankie]

shame cos thats a rare colour, nice looking motor but knowing me i would have sold it if the tyre went down lol

[Giles]

I have just had it with this car.

Bought for £2,000 end of feb

On way home from collecting, lamda light came on - was split hose
Then actuator went, then gearbox

To cut a long story short, i spent £2,000 buying it, then another £1,500 fixing it. I am not spending any more on it and it could be cat, maf, ABS unit etc. All listed are good parts and i have missed a few (roof rails etc)

[Giles]

I have just had it with this car.

Bought for £2,000 end of feb

On way home from collecting, lamda light came on - was split hose
Then actuator went, then gearbox

To cut a long story short, i spent £2,000 buying it, then another £1,500 fixing it. I am not spending any more on it and it could be cat, maf, ABS unit etc. All listed are good parts and i have missed a few (roof rails etc)

And all in about 2 weeks of ownership

[Giles]

I had a bit to drink tonight, so can't remember what other problems you've been having. What are your other issues?

and i have just started with my first of many drinks too

Would be on Black Ops but Sony has f****d me over too......so between Sony and Volvo, I have not had a good past 2 weeks.....

[LiamT4]

£1500, bloody hell! No wonder your fed up with it.

Is this an auto, can't remember if thats your old sig?

[Giles]

£1500, bloody hell! No wonder your fed up with it.

Is this an auto, can't remember if thats your old sig?

Manual.......and btw....the gearbox listed for £350 is the replacement and that looks shagged too (syncromesh). That was another cracking purchase of mine that cost £701 fitted.......but, it only pops out of 2nd rarely and when coasting......but I am hoping fellows on here feel it's worth £350 in this condition as that's how it was sold on here

[The Flying Banana]

Would be on Black Ops but Sony has f****d me over too......so between Sony and Volvo, I have not had a good past 2 weeks.....

Sorry about your issues but that made me laugh !!!!

[Giles]

Sorry about your issues but that made me laugh !!!!

Yep.....expect i am one of the 2.2m people who have had their identities sold.......just need to check my bank tomorrow to find i have just bought a new V50 in China lol