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Smaky

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  1. I think he's jumped the gun and split the engine already, the trouble is that diagnosis from across the globe is only as good as the feedback to the questions, to this end just because it can be one thing doesn't always mean it is and other things should always be investigated before diving into the big fix, because when you've rebuilt everything you may inadvertently repair the issue which could be as minor as a loose clip or split hose and not even realise.

     

    An as Baz suggest an what I was pointing to at the start, it may be unmetered air entering, this will lean out the engine and cause the lambda readings you've had all the way through.


  2. Yeah the whole problem is the TS interface with the CANbus of the facelift, almost all of the Aus imports have this problem, the gearbox temp is an estimated figure and I'm sure all these problem cars have had the ECU map fiddled with for emission control as they had to meet euro4 limits at the time of import so it's got to be something to do with that as the engines wear and parameters alter.


  3. I'd expect an air leak to be at the corrugated section of pipe just before the throttle body if it was affecting this many cylinders.

     

    Now you mention this is happening at the lights I'm beginning to think this could be tied in to another electrical system, So if possible can you check the codes on the ABS ECU, I think you may find the clutch or brake pedal sensor playing up.


  4. The problem with these lights is exactly as you say, the position of the Ballast, But there is a way round it, simply apply somne Vaseline to the bulb covers and silicone sealant around the gap for the wiring, the lights still need a breather hole to allow moisture and heated air out, so never completely seal a headlight.

     


  5. I'm thinking it's possibly the MAF sensor and it's trimming the fuel too much, or that the remap is to blame, but you need to have the codes read or we are just guessing and if there are no codes then MAF is the usual suspect (even if it's new) or an air leak, the fuel pump is an option and the pressure can be tested but usually if the pump is failing then power is lost top end as the fuel isn't available.


  6. The EOL will compensate for wear and tear, but not for mechanical faults, although if say the front bearing has collapsed, if the shaft is still central enough then an EOL will pass as the selectors will still engage correctly,

     

    Normally problems that go away for months are down to heat soak, during the winter things appear fine then the warm weather comes and the problems start, this IS normally down to a sensor or solenoid and those 20 or so degrees do make the difference.

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