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Title: Vivaro 1.9CDTi non-starter & fault codes.
Post by: Welung666 on 24 November 2010, 07:56:16

Called out this morning to an 04 plate Vivaro 1.9CDTi that wouldn't start. Stored codes are:-

P1635 Glow Plug Controller Error
P181A ??????
P0530 A/C Boost Pressure Valve
P1635 again???

Warm engine, just wouldn't restart. Anyone any ideas on the 181A code and a reason for non starting?

I suspected cam sensor as they are a favourite on these but no code showing for it.

TIA, confused of Dudley :y

Title: Re: Vivaro 1.9CDTi non-starter & fault codes.
Post by: Welung666 on 24 November 2010, 08:00:32

Just googled the P181A code and nothing listed for Vx. Found it on a Ford forum though - P181A Clutch Actuator Changeover Solenoid / Open. Very odd indeed.

Title: Re: Vivaro 1.9CDTi non-starter & fault codes.
Post by: Del Boy on 24 November 2010, 08:20:01

Check for Renault codes, Renault engine :y

Title: Re: Vivaro 1.9CDTi non-starter & fault codes.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 November 2010, 14:48:04

Yep (very shite and unreliable) Rernault engine in these.

Title: Re: Vivaro 1.9CDTi non-starter & fault codes.
Post by: Welung666 on 24 November 2010, 16:43:20

OK, just to close this one....

He had taken it to a back street garage to diagnose a revving problem (revs raising to 1k then dropping to nearly stalling). They told him he'd need a new number 1 injector @ £330!

Turns out they'd stripped the injector loom back to investigate and not refitted the cam sensor plug fully!!! Useless to$$ers!!! A bit of switch cleaner and fully push the plug home and it fired straight up ;) I also fixed the revs problem, the usual corroded multi-plug in the passenger side fuse box :y

Title: Re: Vivaro 1.9CDTi non-starter & fault codes.
Post by: Welung666 on 24 November 2010, 21:54:06

I've had him on the phone again.... His Veccy B estate has grabbed onto the key in the ignition and won't let go ;D ;D Guess what I'll be doing tomorrow morning ;D ;D

Title: Re: Vivaro 1.9CDTi non-starter & fault codes.
Post by: Brikhead on 24 November 2010, 22:03:48

(goes to Dudley to find a house with a Vivaro and and a 'free' Vectra on the drive)

Title: Re: Vivaro 1.9CDTi non-starter & fault codes.
Post by: Welung666 on 24 November 2010, 22:04:56

Quote

(goes to Dudley to find a house with a Vivaro and and a 'free' Vectra on the drive)

;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Vivaro 1.9CDTi non-starter & fault codes.
Post by: Del Boy on 25 November 2010, 07:54:04

Glad you got it sorted mate :y