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[deltaman]

A week last thursday the emissions light came on and the car started to run rough, as it was due for service I took it in on Mondayfor service and to sort out the problem.
Monday evening and the car will still not run smoothly having changed various sensors and the mechanics tearing thier hair out, tuesday and different set of sensors just to make sure, no result. Wednesday the car goes to main dealer for checks, they suspect the cat, Thursday back with my garage order new cat, friday part arrives and is fitted, just heard back no joy.
The car is now booked into another VX dealer in Stamford on tuesday to see if they can sort out the fault, I have no complaint with my garage as they have said any part that does not work they will take off again, and he is trying to keep the cost down and is being reasonable.
I feel that my legs have been chopped off as we live in the country, it is causing us a bit of grief at present, I expect the bill to be horrible when it is all sorted.

[unlucky mark mv6]

Have you checked for any fault codes mate.

[deltaman]

The garage checked the fault codes these have been cleared but it still will not play the game, the last ones were to do with the throttle i believe, I would have thought the main dealer on there equipment would have been able to sort it.

[Entwood]

They might have the kit .... but do they have anyone who knows how to use it ... properly ...

Most places now just expect to plug in, get a code, change a part, write a bill.....

No actual skill or knowledge displayed ... so when an older vehicle turns up, or the problem does not raise a code ....

no answer is the common response ..

[unlucky mark mv6]

So why would they be changing the cat when its something to do with the throttle,sounds like the throttle position sensor to me.

[unlucky mark mv6]

They might have the kit .... but do they have anyone who knows how to use it ... properly ...

Most places now just expect to plug in, get a code, change a part, write a bill.....

No actual skill or knowledge displayed ... so when an older vehicle turns up, or the problem does not raise a code ....

no answer is the common response ..

Exactly entwood.

[Gaffers]

Where are you exactly?  Maybe one off here could help

[davethediver]

A week last thursday the emissions light came on and the car started to run rough, as it was due for service I took it in on Mondayfor service and to sort out the problem.
Monday evening and the car will still not run smoothly having changed various sensors and the mechanics tearing thier hair out, tuesday and different set of sensors just to make sure, no result. Wednesday the car goes to main dealer for checks, they suspect the cat, Thursday back with my garage order new cat, friday part arrives and is fitted, just heard back no joy.
The car is now booked into another VX dealer in Stamford on tuesday to see if they can sort out the fault, I have no complaint with my garage as they have said any part that does not work they will take off again, and he is trying to keep the cost down and is being reasonable.
I feel that my legs have been chopped off as we live in the country, it is causing us a bit of grief at present, I expect the bill to be horrible when it is all sorted.

Which sensors were changed? Whats mileage on the car?

[deltaman]

The car is an 03 2.2 omega, the mileage is 69k, they have changed the cam shaft sensor, the coil pack and the lamba sensor. They found an oil leak on the cam cover which had filled the area around the plugs with oil, it was thought that this could have given the rough running.
We live in south lincs the garage which is doing the work is in Spalding.
as I said they have said that if the parts that they have tried are not the cause they will take them off and not charge us.
Still worries me though and being without the car is difficult as I have to visit the hospital on a regilar basis, being an old git, and a bit warn out. still like the car not dead yet.

[VXL V6]

Try unplugging the MAF and see what it runs like.

[davethediver]

The car is an 03 2.2 omega, the mileage is 69k, they have changed the cam shaft sensor, the coil pack and the lamba sensor. They found an oil leak on the cam cover which had filled the area around the plugs with oil, it was thought that this could have given the rough running.
We live in south lincs the garage which is doing the work is in Spalding.
as I said they have said that if the parts that they have tried are not the cause they will take them off and not charge us.
Still worries me though and being without the car is difficult as I have to visit the hospital on a regilar basis, being an old git, and a bit warn out. still like the car not dead yet.

Has this been fixed and new plugs fitted?

[STMO999]

Always change the crankshaft sensor.

[Lazydocker]

Always change the crankshaft sensor.

What do you know... You drive a shoebox

As above, try unplugging the MAF

[deltaman]

Hi Guys, thanks for all the help I will have a talk to the garage, yes the oil leak has been done and new plugs fitted, together with a coilpack, I will suggest to them the MAF and the accelerator scensor and see what they say.
They have replaced the cam scensor but that did not make any difference, I will call them today and give them your idea's.
Thanks for the support all.

[deltaman]

At last we get the car back tomorrow, it looks like it was a number of issues the kast one resolved being the MAF, 10 days without wheels is not good, start worrying about the bill now.
Thanks for your advice all.

[cem_devecioglu]

any leak in exhaust system even a needle size will effect the engine ..and also the gaskets leaking air  under/around plenum will make the picture worse..  :-/