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Title: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: alunonhisown on 28 February 2010, 15:33:56
When starting the car stinks of fuel :'( :'( :'(

I re-checked the code and it is 0300.

P0300 Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected

James has suggested it may be a dis pack breaking down.
Do I get from Autovaux at a cost of £165 inc vat or is there a cheaper place to get these?
Do I need both sides or is there a way of telling which side has broken down.
Any more ££££ on this and it is going to auction.
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: joshwyatt on 28 February 2010, 15:37:25
I'd happily take it for a straight swap with my MV6  :D
No, really...the pedal trick should tell you which cylinder is misfiring...1,3,5 in one side and 2,4,6 is the other. That would tell you which coil pack would need replacing.
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: alunonhisown on 28 February 2010, 15:39:38
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I'd happily take it for a straight swap with my MV6  :D
No, really...the pedal trick should tell you which cylinder is misfiring...1,3,5 in one side and 2,4,6 is the other. That would tell you which coil pack would need replacing.

Don't tempt me Josh. I can be in Oxford before Dark.
I am starting work in a new job this week and I need a reliable car.
I would be starting tomorrow only my CRB ain't come back from Liverpool.
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: tunnie on 28 February 2010, 15:42:34
P0300 Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected

Don't go changing coil packs just yet, check the plugs for any oil, check condition of the plugs, worth putting a fresh set of those in, will only be £10, much cheaper than a coil pack  :y
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: alunonhisown on 28 February 2010, 15:43:20
We put new plugs in when JAMES serviced it last week.
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: joshwyatt on 28 February 2010, 15:43:41
Well, in all seriousness I'd give you the MV6 and £425 in cash on top.
But, if you do the pedal trick it will tell you which cylinder is missing, from that you'd know which side it was, for examlpe if it was 0304 that'd be cyl 4 and be the coil pack on the passenger side.
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: alunonhisown on 28 February 2010, 15:46:41
Well, in all seriousness I'd give you the MV6 and £425 in cash on top.

That is tempting me right now and my son is going bonkers.
I told you to take someone who knows about cars with you et al.
Kids,
If it was not for the fact my cherished transfer is on it I would be on my way, cos I am getting pissed off, my brother thinks it is a joke, and my  son runs around screaming at me,. like I need all this shite.
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 28 February 2010, 15:53:19
Let's all calm down a bit.......  :y

Spark plugs - they are fine, and brand new. No  oil or water ingress.

A pedal trick  won't tell Di which cylinder is missing - on the basis that she's already checked for codes, and the only one logged is for "random" misfire.

There is no need to get rid of the car  :y
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: charlie on 28 February 2010, 15:56:37
just a little bit more tlc it will be as right as rain :y
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 February 2010, 16:00:28
Yep... Calm down... You'll get there :y :y

Do not start replacing parts randomly :o :o
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: alunonhisown on 28 February 2010, 16:02:48
OK, Before I make a trip to Kidlington, and is already in Sat Nav, where DO I start?

Surely it must be a dis pack, but which side?
How do I find out which side?

You lot are the brains (no pun intended) so please tell me, don't keep it a secret.
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 28 February 2010, 16:06:54
Di, have a beer, you don't need to get rid of the car, especially now it's so close to perfect!
 
In an ideal world, the coil packs should be tested using Tech2 and test plugs....

My gut feeling, based on previous fault codes for cylinder no4, and forum history  relating to misfires on that cylinder, that the 2-4-6 coil will be the one at fault.

But like I say, that's only gut feeling / sensible guestimate, not a diagnosis  :y
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 28 February 2010, 16:08:55
Tell you what Di...

... I would give my right arm to be  fixing a misfire on your Elite... compared to this damn misfire/judder/running issue I am trying to track down on this bloody commonrail direct diesel HDi peice of "£$£$% that I have outside !!!!
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: alunonhisown on 28 February 2010, 16:09:53
Thanks James, I love you to bits, but, sadly, I am to old to have your baby.

I will go back to an earlier posting of mine and ask 'Who is the nearest Tech2 to me'

I knew I asked this for a reason yesterday. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: jonnycool on 28 February 2010, 16:12:00
The car isn't about to let you down Di, this is a relatively minor problem. I've been driving mine for ages now with a misfire at idle - today I did the spark plugs and discovered that all the spark plugs on one bank were sitting in a nice warm water bath, which would go a long way to explain it. Runs nice and smoothly again now

James has given yours a major service, he would know whether it was going to go bang anytime soon. He's not panicking, so don't worry about it for now, see how it goes first

Plus, any mechanic worth his salt will replace a coil pack for you, hell, I could even do it if there's no-one left on Earth, so DON'T PANIC  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 28 February 2010, 16:12:11
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I am to old to have your baby.


Good, cos I don't ever intend on having any kids!!!  :P
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: webby23 on 28 February 2010, 16:15:36
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Thanks James, I love you to bits, but, sadly, I am to old to have your baby.

Think I must have missed the question that generated that answer......lol

Gor, arent you two just getting on.......!!

Well done James for your commitment to sorting the car out for Di

 :y :y
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 28 February 2010, 16:21:20
Well, any car diagnostics and / or (attempted) baby making will need to be put on hold  for  the next couple of hours - I'm off out to walk my dogs  :y
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: alunonhisown on 28 February 2010, 16:23:04
Good idea, James
Think I will get lazy Tw%% off his ar%% and do the same.
He is so bone idle.
And I feel like punching somebody right now and he is favourite.
D.
Title: Re: My Lousy 3.2 Elite
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 28 February 2010, 18:48:50
Steady on :D

I feel better for an hour or so on the beach, and doggies are soaking wet!

Poor chap, what's he done to deserve to be punched by you  :P