P38A No power

Grrrrrr · Mar 6, 2016

Does it have cam sensors? Had those fail only when hot.

palace · Mar 7, 2016

i dont know how would i check ?

Grrrrrr · Mar 7, 2016

palace said:
i dont know how would i check ?

Can sensors? Either RAVE or maybe someone on here will know if it has them. How do you check they work is another matter. First thing I knew about it was when the engine cut out at 50mph on a twisty downhill road. With no power sterring or power brakes I had an extremely twitchy arse until I managed to pull in at the bottom of the hill. Then I had to get out and let the smell dissipate.

Falk · Mar 7, 2016

IMO if your cam sensor were failing/intermittent you would have a lot more severe symptoms than you have - as grr said his engine cut out. The EECU has to know the position of the cam or the engine will not start/cut out immediately

palace · Mar 8, 2016

Well still stuck nanocom not much help but I think that could be user error
It is definitely missing as opposed to choking up is there anyway of checking the air hoses for leaks ? I know if they are under pressure they will bubble but what about the inlet side ?

tomcat59alan · Mar 8, 2016

palace said:
Well still stuck nanocom not much help but I think that could be user error
It is definitely missing as opposed to choking up is there anyway of checking the air hoses for leaks ? I know if they are under pressure they will bubble but what about the inlet side ?

Spray them with brake/carb cleaner and see if it alters the rev's.

palace · Mar 8, 2016

Got this from the nanocom today
Rough road signal implausible drive cycle a occurred
Could this cause the rough running as it goes into limp home mode ?
It also says ABS fault

palace · Mar 11, 2016

Replaced rear wheel speed sensor as that was coming up as shorting new battery fitted both made no difference still have abs light and tc lights on and the care is saying traction failure and abs fault I'm really stuck

tarphenry · Mar 11, 2016

ABS and TC lamps can be lit if brake light switch not set correctly

palace · Mar 12, 2016

The brake lights come on is there another way of setting the switch?

tarphenry said:
ABS and TC lamps can be lit if brake light switch not set correctly

tarphenry · Mar 12, 2016

Yes, its nothing to do with the brake lights.Its in rave, you pull the switch plunger out as far as I remember then when you push the pedal down it sets itself. there are two switches in the casing one has to close whilst the other opens. check rave its simple to do and only takes 5 mins

wammers · Mar 12, 2016

tarphenry said:
Yes, its nothing to do with the brake lights.Its in rave, you pull the switch plunger out as far as I remember then when you push the pedal down it sets itself. there are two switches in the casing one has to close whilst the other opens. check rave its simple to do and only takes 5 mins

You push the pedal down. Pull the switch plunger out then let pedal return and it sets brake switch.

palace · Mar 12, 2016

As I am now out and on my phone can anyone do me a quick idiots guide and I'll do it in a layby

wammers · Mar 12, 2016

palace said:
As I am now out and on my phone can anyone do me a quick idiots guide and I'll do it in a layby

Not unless you have tools to remove closure panel you won't. You just had the guide.

palace · Mar 12, 2016

Only a few screws

wammers · Mar 12, 2016

palace said:
Only a few screws

Ok carry on.

palace · Mar 12, 2016

I meant that as a question

tomcat59alan · Mar 12, 2016

palace said:
I meant that as a question

We use this ????

and the answer is yes.

palace · Mar 12, 2016

Sorry on a phone in a layby done that no difference seriously thinking of scrapping it so ****ed off

wammers · Mar 12, 2016

palace said:
Sorry on a phone in a layby done that no difference seriously thinking of scrapping it so ****ed off

Brake switches are not expensive maybe it's knackered mine was.

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