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- Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:42 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10506
Re: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
very little, about 5litres into around 40 of derv. Cant see that doing anything, was advised from several diesel mechanics.
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 9:27 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10506
Re: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
well the old girl done good, Drop of petrol in the tank and gave her death for 15 miles to the test centre, She blew 0.29
thanks for all the advice gents, no doubt there will be something else to query soon.
cheers
sean

thanks for all the advice gents, no doubt there will be something else to query soon.
cheers
sean
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 8:44 am
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10506
Re: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
90% long drives so only ever gets drivien easy...I gave her a good blast before the last test. Shes booked in at half 12 today, so sell see what happens then
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Would you ever buy a modified car?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7674
Re: Would you ever buy a modified car?
Like what is said above i think you can tell an enormus amoun tabout a car from the add and the owner, there are true enthusiasts out there that treat their cars well, and on the flipside there are idiots who havent got a clue. Ive had modified cars more or less the past 8 years. From a 306 Dturbo w...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:48 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10506
Re: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
So if im reading this right, there may be no problem with the Maf? someone may have done this as a precaution? thats good news i guess :? there is a white line of paint across the maf and connector itself but this extra wire is definitley not a peugeot modification, its too messy to have been done b...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:29 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10506
Re: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
hey Steve, Had a quick look there and yes, its that wire 1336 that is tapped into. Im not sure on what you mean by "the modification" sorry new to all of this. Bit bummed about the cruise but i guess i never had it so wont miss it Im registered on servicebox but see that all the documents and diagra...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 3:09 pm
- Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
- Topic: heater plug light gone out
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4216
Re: heater plug light gone out
Perfect....Thanks again Doggy ill hang off fitting the plugs so
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 2:48 pm
- Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
- Topic: heater plug light gone out
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4216
Re: heater plug light gone out
I noticed this on my car recently also, (2003 HDI 90) It came on for a brief second when i first bought the car but has stopped coming on recently, Like the OP it hasnt caused a problem yet with the warmer weather but suspect it might later on. Have a set of bosch plugs ready to go in but would rath...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 2:40 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10506
Re: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
had a quick look there, the red wire from the battery negative is tapped into a White wire in the MAF plug loom, can anyone confirm is this the ground wire for the maf?
also found the ecu and you were right its siemens
also found the ecu and you were right its siemens

- Sat Oct 19, 2013 2:20 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10506
Re: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
ok, bummner about the cruise as the most is mostly used for long trips but hey ho what can i do, Do you know where the ecu is located to check for definite? im going to check the wiring a bit further in a minute, see what i can see then. As you say i wasnt overlly surprised when the car drove fine, ...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:48 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10506
Re: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
Ive been running Dipetane through her since it failed 2 weeks ago and yea this time im going to try get the car red hot and hope they bring it straight in. will look into that soon Doggy as i like being able to do things myself and have been looking into retrofitting cruise control also so im guessi...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Failing the MOT because of silly things
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3616
Re: Failing the MOT because of silly things
that is one of the most common fail items here in ireland, as its the quickest thing for them re-test but they can charge as it has to be brought in to be checked. money racket much......... if it was too high you might understand but too low. Reminds me of my work landrover failing the DOE for a nu...
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Hi all, Didnt notice this section before going ahead and posting my Problem :wink: Names Sean, Live in Dublin Ireland, Recently Bought A 2003 Hdi 90 Rapier, past cars have been, 2x 306Dturbos, a ph1 and a ph2. Had A Gti6 306 then for a couple of years and my last car was a Lancer evo 7, so back to m...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 12:21 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10506
Re: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
She is in for the test again on monday, going to try get her as hot as possible before hand ( i also have no faith in the nct testers here, as far as i can see all they care about is getting a retest fee off you) so im hoping maybe a different tester in a different test centre might be enough. I als...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 11:31 am
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10506
Hdi Maf and Smoke test Fail
Hi all, new on here. recently bought a 2003 Hdi 90. Car is driving perfect with good mpg and no smoke that ive noticed. Couple of weeks ago it failed the NCT (irish mot) on the smoke test, blew 4.4 and under 3 is a pass. When i started looking into it i noticed that someone has brought a wire from t...