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[Mal]

I have used the trip on the speedo to check inbetween fill ups. It matces with the computer one.

Temp was up to normal. Any reason why it should still say a code 19 with the paper clip test. Do I have to take her out for a longer drive

[Mal]

Just done that code check on the MID

Mine is

035       3
      24060

Mean anything to anybody    
                  

[Jimbob]

Its not unheard of for 19 to linger for a while, the car doesnt know youve changed the sensor, so it may have gone from a 'present' to a 'not present' code.

these can disappear with clean starts (but not always it seems)

Be good if you could get it on a diag computer to check and delete.
and maybe look at live data too for the consumption issues.

It is well serviced?
have you tried a bottle of injector cleaner though it?
Forte advanced gas treatment off ebay or stp injector cleaner etc.
sounds too bad for them to make much difference, but I find them worthwhile  (others disagree, but I use them 2-3 times a year and find they do help, the condition of my head internals backed this up)

[Andy H]

Sorting out the electronics is good but don't forget the old fashioned stuff

binding brakes
blocked air filter
under inflated tyres
incorrect cam timing
petrol leaks
[edit]
blocked exhaust
leaking exhaust (especially air leak between manifold & Lambda sensor)

[Jimbob]

Just done that code check on the MID

Mine is

035       3
      24060

Mean anything to anybody    
                  

35 indicates a 2.5, non xenon lights, 225, 55, 16 Wheels

so sounds appropriate for your car 

[Boracic]

I only ever got 17 mpg out of my 3.0, my 2.6 is a bit better at 22mpg, and I don't thrash it around, just never get a run, its all stop and start with lots of hills, and I know the 2.6 is running properly, but then I’ve never had a car with a small engine so 22 mpg seems good to me, my old P6 Rover 3.5 used to do 5 mpg when I thrashed it

[Kevin Wood]

If you can get it over to Four Marks we can have a look over it with the Tech 2 to see if the live data is all plausible and also have a quick check that everything's in order under the bonnet.

Kevin

[Zonerc]

Saw about this code check on the MID and mine comes up with 29 does that sound right for my mig any know which car its ment for and ive got 16" wheels

[Jimbob]

Saw about this code check on the MID and mine comes up with 29 does that sound right for my mig any know which car its ment for and ive got 16" wheels

2.5 manual
Tyre size 195 / 65 R15, 205 / 65 R15, 235 / 45 R17
no xenons.


with 16" wheels should be index 33 if the rest is correct.

tech2 session for you!

[Zonerc]

 :(geez only got the car last week ,any idea how much that costs and where I can get it done?
By the way thanks for the responce

[Jimbob]

:(geez only got the car last week ,any idea how much that costs and where I can get it done?
By the way thanks for the responce

not exactly urgent, its only slightly affecting you MID readings....


MarksDtmCalib in Nottingham
Theboy in Northampton
are your nearest options.  or Vauxhall, but I wouldnt, think they would look at you daft if you asked 

They can also check anything else for errors / updates as they go along.

[Zonerc]

Thanks Jimbob ,I know Darth Loo-knee lives about 2 miles from me and he said last week he breaks and repairs migs but dont know if hes got a tech2.

[Zonerc]

With it wrong will it put my mileage or mph out much having bigger wheels

[Jimbob]

loo-knee cant do it sorry,

it will make all its readings slightly out.

[Zonerc]

thanks again
Will have to try to get to MarksDtmCalib at some time ,im in derby regular at the mother-in-laws as the wife comes from derby so not too far from there ,unless I come across anyone more local.