mackt 1 Report post Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Just got back from Dunedin, just as I was leaving the Orange engine light came on and car started idling very rough. Also not it's usual smooth self on the cruise back. The manual says - "Deterioration of exhaust emission control valves". What exactly does that mean? Is this a DIY fix or do I need to get my friendly local garage to fix... Thanks in advance Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vandervanvan 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Just got back from Dunedin, just as I was leaving the Orange engine light came on and car started idling very rough. Also not it's usual smooth self on the cruise back. The manual says - "Deterioration of exhaust emission control valves". What exactly does that mean? Is this a DIY fix or do I need to get my friendly local garage to fix... Thanks in advance Tim hi tim sounds like either poor combustion ( misfire ) or an air leak . best to get the fault memory read by someone who has diagnostic equipment . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 23, 2009 get smg to read the codes or scan or whatever,then get our knowledgeable gurus to interpret.I am sure SMG have a gt1 but imho they dont know what they are looking at.They could not diagnose the problem with the 540 i was looking at Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackt 1 Report post Posted February 23, 2009 get smg to read the codes or scan or whatever,then get our knowledgeable gurus to interpret.I am sure SMG have a gt1 but imho they dont know what they are looking at.They could not diagnose the problem with the 540 i was looking at SMG no longer local dealer! Now GWD (Holden/Toyota) - maybe I should have turned round and had the car plugged in with Cooke Howlison... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 23, 2009 but they are still a service agent arent they? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackt 1 Report post Posted February 23, 2009 but they are still a service agent arent they? SMG no longer exist! Closed down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted February 23, 2009 Definitely have it scanned to confirm. Although GT1 is best, any decent sparky should have a scanner to check it with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 23, 2009 You could also try a sparky who is a Bosch Agent down there. Bosch KTS diagnostics should find the problem. Its going to be either a sensor fault ie: camshaft or crankshaft position sensor, air mass sensor, air leak, or the crankcase ventilator valve. Definately not DIY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackt 1 Report post Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks - will go and book it in for a scan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackt 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Ignition coil has died - getting a new one fitted... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Ignition coil has died - getting a new one fitted... Another one will die soon... are yours the cheap coils $50 ?? Chassis # ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 make sure there is no oil from the valve covers leaking down pooling in the spark plug holes.I think at one stage there was an updated coil design to help with this problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackt 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Another one will die soon... are yours the cheap coils $50 ?? Chassis # ?? Unfortunately they are not the cheapies. I will find chassis number when I get home. Might pay for me to stock up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackt 1 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 All fixed - burble burble Used a local garage who have good links with an auto electrician with a scanner. I hope the other 7 ignition coils behave! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Let that v8 rumble Good to see it wasnt something major! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
