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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: gabby48 on 27 April 2009, 13:34:05

Title: had aa man out.
Post by: gabby48 on 27 April 2009, 13:34:05: hi all

I eventually needed the aa man out to the car as its coughing and spluttering. it died outside post office right near a bustop >:(

aa came out and told me it was the following problems:
po706 range a circuit and po170 fuel trim. he also told me it was running rich, but then the garage i took it to said its running lean.

the garage suggested a full service to clean out any probs first. He thinks there is an airleak as popping sounds can be heard from it ticking over. Also the air filter pops when the car is first turned off.

What should i do allow him to service it or just fix the probs the aa man suggested? HELP!!! :-?

Thanks ;D
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: Welung666 on 27 April 2009, 13:46:12: P0706 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0170 Fuel Trim - exhaust Lean/Rich

Should be totally unrelated. P0170 is normally a sign of a faulty lambda or dirty cats. On the V6's could also be connected to the stem seals letting a little oil through and throwing the emissions off a bit too.

[edit]On the 2.2's (as I've just noticed yours is) it could be a leaky zorst manifold or broken stud causing air to enter the zorst sustem knocking the lambdas off key.[/edit]
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: tunnie on 27 April 2009, 14:44:51: Quote
hi all

I eventually needed the aa man out to the car as its coughing and spluttering. it died outside post office right near a bustop >:(

aa came out and told me it was the following problems:
po706 range a circuit and po170 fuel trim. he also told me it was running rich, but then the garage i took it to said its running lean.

the garage suggested a full service to clean out any probs first. He thinks there is an airleak as popping sounds can be heard from it ticking over. Also the air filter pops when the car is first turned off.

What should i do allow him to service it or just fix the probs the aa man suggested? HELP!!! :-?

Thanks ;D

Ha!

No doubt at large cost to you? And replacing parts will not help diagnosis.

First thing clear our all the breathers, pop the coil pack out and check for oil in plug wells. Check for any burn marks on the coil pack itself.
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: gabby48 on 27 April 2009, 21:48:35: thanks for all the advice. forgot to tell you overheard the mechanics talking one said to the other oh so you know whats wrong with it and the other gave a knowing nod saying no it needs a service.

Does anyone know of a trustworthy mechanic in my area?

thanks alot i really appreciate it. Hope to meet you all soon at a meet when i get it sorted.
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: gabby48 on 27 April 2009, 21:51:17: Quote
Quote

checked the coil pack cannot see any burn marks. will check the plugs however they were replaced a few weeks ago. but will get my son in law to check the breathers

thanks ;D
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: alexandjen on 27 April 2009, 21:52:27: Gabby can you update your profile so we can work out who is nearest to offer help :y
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: gabby48 on 27 April 2009, 21:54:28: Im in west bridgford nottingham. cant update profile as laptop remembers password automatic cant remember it to change profile >:(
not having a good week am i :D
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: alexandjen on 27 April 2009, 21:56:16: Quote
Im in west bridgford nottingham. cant update profile as laptop remembers password automatic cant remember it to change profile >:(
not having a good week am i :D

Well you couldn't be in a better place for an Omega expert :y :y
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: gabby48 on 27 April 2009, 21:57:10: ohh why is that. is my luck about to change for the better? :y
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: alexandjen on 27 April 2009, 21:57:58: Quote
ohh why is that. is my luck about to change for the better? :y

Possibly when he gets online and sees your post :)
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: gabby48 on 27 April 2009, 22:00:25: goodo. ;D [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: MutantCav on 27 April 2009, 22:05:01: Yup home of Marks DTM...full Tech2 ability and knowledge galore I believe I'm right in saying :y
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: alexandjen on 27 April 2009, 22:06:04: Quote
Yup home of Marks DTM...full Tech2 ability and knowledge galore I believe I'm right in saying :y

Spot on :y
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: gabby48 on 28 April 2009, 08:01:02: thats what i like to hear. Trouble is im going back home this morning and its my daughters laptop i go on. :-? would it be ok for her to check for replies and let me know, til i next come up. 8-)
her names michelle.
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: MutantCav on 28 April 2009, 08:10:24: Where is home?? Cant see why that would be an issue...
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: gabby48 on 28 April 2009, 08:14:30: Quote
Where is home?? Cant see why that would be an issue...

I live about 10m miles away from her, my pc is not working at the moment so i use her laptop when i visit her.
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: gabby48 on 29 April 2009, 14:44:57: just looked under the car at the exhaust noticed a piece of metal welded into the exhaust and its weeping water. new backbox on drivers side but passengers side is the prob. its got a 10 inch welded piece on it. there are two backboxes on it, but only one tailpipe.

Could this welded piece be the problem?
Title: Re: had aa man out.
Post by: gabby48 on 04 May 2009, 16:37:40: took it into garage who hooked it up. both lambda sensors had it. Replacing them on friday. thanks for all your help and advice ;) :)