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    Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content is excessive

    Well you were helpful as ever! The problem is now sorted and the V8 now has its grunt back. The solution is as follows. 1) The air flow meter had been taken of at some point and not put back on correctly leaving a slight gap. 2) Took all the leads and plugs off, cleaned them put them back...
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    Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content is excessive

    I need a few opinions. I am convinced the problem above isn't due to a misfire and i know it isn't due to oil that leaves a few main cuprites: 1. My battery has gone flat again so that needs replacing, could that have cause a weak spark causing the fuel not to be burnt completely. 2. the...
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    Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content is excessive

    Have tried the wax test and the melting was pretty uniformed so I have taken all the plugs out and checked them individually. All the plugs are fouled equally, my guess is a weak spark. One other thing I have noticed is a large amount moisture coming from the exhaust but it only appears to be...
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    Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content is excessive

    When its idling the revs are erratic and has a tendency to cut out so a pic would be great.
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    Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content is excessive

    I have taken my Discovery 3.5 V8i 1990 to a garage for a MOT and have been told the 'Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content is excessive) its 2352 (it should be below 1200). I have been told it may be the engine misfiring. There is a story before this, the car started idling poorly then one...
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    My central locking has stopped working

    I had the same problem, after a few failed attempts I got fed up and left it and it finally stopped making any noise. On a whim one day I bought a cheap kit from ebay for £29.99 and replaced the lot, since then it hs worked like a dream. the only problems that I can think of is if it is a 5...
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    For Sale: Disco 1 3.5 V8i H reg

    I have come to the conlusion I can't afford to run 3 cars and a bike and seeing as the Discovery is the most expensive to run I have deceided to sell. It got 135k on the clock and has been well used but saying that its still is fairly good condition. I want £950 (no offers) and will put it...
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    Hi

    Its one of those things, the fuel pump has just gone, can't really be helped.
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    Hi

    Just a quick hello to introduce myself, My name is Lee and I have an old Disco that doesn't really like working very often.