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TECH INFO & HELP1. What items are examined for faults in an MOT test? Read...
2. 12 Checks To Help Pass The MOT Test. Read...
3. Common MOT Failures. Read...
4. What are some known common faults? Read...
5. What is block exemption? Read...
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1. What items are
examined for faults in an MOT test?
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Lighting Equipment,
Stop Lamps, Reflectors, and Direction Indicators
Front and rear position lamps, rear registration plate lamps, rear fog
lamps
Headlamps
Stoplamps
Rear reflectors
Direction indicators and hazard warning devices
Headlamp aim
Steering (including suspension)
Power steering
Steering control
Steering system
Suspension - general
Rear suspension and rear wheel bearings
Shock absorbers
Front suspension, front wheel bearings and driveshafts
Brakes
Parking brake lever mechanism
Hand operated brake control valves
Service brake control
Anti-lock braking system
Mechanical brake components
Hydraulic, air and vacuum systems
Brake performance
Tyres
Tyres
Roadwheels
Seat Belts
Seatbelts
General Items
Drivers view of the road
Wipers
Washers
Windscreen
Audible warning (horn)
Exhaust system
Exhaust emissions -petrol & diesel
General condition of vehicle
vehicle structure
body security
body condition
doors
load security
spare wheel and carrier
seats
Mirrors
Fuel system
Registration plates and VIN details Back to top.
2. 12 Checks To Help Pass The MOT Test.
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Here is a list of twelve simple checks anyone can do before taking their
car for its MOT. Although these checks do not guarantee the car will
pass, they will help avoid the easily preventable MOT failures.
- Tyres: Check all the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressure, and there is at least 1.6mm of tread across the
3/4 of the tyre. Ensure there are no bulges, lumps or cut. The spare
tyre is not tested, but a space saving tyre cannot be fitted to your
vehicle when your car is presented for the test.
- Lights: Check that the following lights are
working correctly: front position lights (aka side lights),
headlights, rear lights, rear registration plate light, rear fog
lamps, headlamps, brake lights and indicator lights. Check all bulbs
are working even when light is tapped lightly with a hand and check
and lens/casing is not cracked. Pay particular attention to the rear
registration plate light as this is difficult to check in daylight,
make sure both bulbs are functioning correctly.
- Hazard Lights: Check all indicator lights flash
when the hazard light switch is selected. Check with the ignition on
and off.
- Horn: check this sounds correctly and is not a
two tone type horn.
- Registration Plate: Check that is not cracked,
securely fastened and not obscured. Also ensure the letters are of
the correct size and spacing.
- Vehicle Identification Number: Check the car has
a Vehicle Identification Number displayed.
- Seat belts: Check all the seat belts fasten and
unfasten correctly and are not damaged.
- Seats: Check the front seats secure. Front and
rear seat backs can be secured in the upright position.
- Mirrors: Mirrors should be fitted where
required, usable and not damaged.
- Wipers and Washers: Make sure the wipers are not
damaged and the washer bottle is full of liquid.
- Windscreen: Check for chips and cracks in the
windscreen. In an area in front of the driver a chip cannot be
bigger than 10mm, in other areas swept by the wipers that damage
cannot be more than 40mm.
- Petrol Cap: check that the seal around the petrol cap area is not worn. Back to top.
3. Common MOT Failures. Back to top.
Most MOT failures are due to something quite simple, such as a blown light bulb or a worn out windscreen wiper blade. Putting everything right before the test will save the inconvenience and expense of a re-test. It will also be a lot cheaper than paying garage labour rates for things you can do yourself. Read about the 12 checks you can do before your test by clicking here.
(a) MOT check for mirrors
An MOT test will inspect the condition of your mirrors, to make sure all of the required mirrors are present and check they are firmly attached securely. You are required to have on a car one wing mirror or door mirror and an internal rear view mirror. The glass on all mirrors will be checked for security and to make sure the condition is road worth.
Common faults: Mirror is missing, cracked or has a sharp edge.
for example they mirror is not cracked or has sharp edges.
(b) MOT check for Doors
Firstly the doors must open and close freely. The door must stay
securely in the closed position when shut. The front doors of the
vehicle must open from outside and inside. When the MOT garage inspects
the front doors both will be opened and their condition and fastening to
the vehicle will be checked to ensure they are deemed fit for use on the
road.
Common faults:
- Hinges can be corroded or badly damaged which can result in the
door being poorly fixed to the vehicle and can lead to problems such
as the door falling off. This will lead to an MOT failure
- The door release mechanism and can sometimes be defective, from a broken handle or defective locks. This will usually cause a problem when trying to open from the inside and outside, as this is the case it can be a major concern should you need to exit the car quickly. Obviously this will cause a vehicle to fail an MOT.
(c) MOT check for seats
The MOT test checks that all seats in the car are properly secured, it
also checks that the seats are secure when in the upright driving
position. Both front seats must be securely fastened to the vehicles
floor, any broken joints, nuts or bolts will cause an MOT failure.
(d) MOT check for seatbelts
Any compulsory seatbelt must be in place. Seatbelts in the
vehicle will be inspected for condition, operation and security to the
car. Any damage to the seatbelt itself can cause an MOT failure this
includes rips & fraying. For obvious reasons this is an integral part of
the cars safety system and therefore is very important to be working
correctly.
(e) MOT check for Horn
The horn must function correctly and be audible, the switch must be
clearly labelled and accessible.
(f) MOT check for Lights
All lights (ide lights and headlamps, Rear fog lamps, rear reflectors,
number plate lamps, stop lights, indicators and hazard lights) will be
checked for operation, condition, securely fastened to the vehicle and
that they are of the correct colour according to the light. The main
headlamps aim will be checked to make sure they are useable at the angle
they have been set.
(g) MOT check for Registration Plate
Your registration plate must be visible from the front and rear of the
vehicle, it must be of the standard font and be easily readable. It may
fail if cracked in such a way that the numbers or letters are
unrecognisable.
(h) MOT check for Vehicle Identification Number
Only one VIN number, sometime called the chassis number, should be
present on any vehicle first used on or after August 1980 (this may be
placed more than once on the car). It must be securely fastened
and legible.
(i) MOT check for Exhaust Emissions
The vehicle must meet the minimum requirement for exhaust emissions
produced, this can vary according to the age and type of fuel the
vehicle use's.
The car will be connected to a special type of computer to measure
carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide levels to check they
are not excessive, if they are found to be high the vehicle will fail
the MOT.
Common faults of exhaust emissions:
- This can be caused by a faulty emission contol system component,
such as a blocked air filter or the vehicles eletronic component
that controls the mixture of air and fuel, so that the fuel may burn
correctlty.
- Engine damage can also cause poor exhaust emissions, such as a
cylinder rings or damaged pistons can lead to bad exhaust emissions.
- Another common fault leading to poor emissions can be caused by the catalystic converter, catalyst or cat. Any car produced on or after 1993 was required to have a catalyic converter fitted, they were fitted to reduce the amount of dangerous gases exiting the exhaust, it does so by breaking the gases down to less dangerous substances.
(j) MOT check for Exhaust system
The exhaust must be complete and secured to the vehicle it must silence effectively and have no serious leaks. The whole system must be fixed securely on the vehicle, it must use the purposefully fitted exhaust mount or exhaust rubbers. The exhaust must not leak and have no serious corrosion. It must be silenced efficiently depending on the make and model of the vehicle. It may fail an MOT if it is too loud.
Common exhaust faults:
- Loose mounting of the exhaust can result in an MOT failure.
- Exccesive corrosion on the exhaust sytem can result in
exhaust leaks and in most cases will be an MOT failure.
- Missing baffles in the silencer can lead to excessive noise
levels.
All fuel caps must fasten and seal correctly, the whole fuel system will be checked extensively for leaks, safety and corrosion that may have been caused by leaking fuel. All fuel lines will be checked for potential leaks and damage. The fuel system is followed all the way through to the fuel injectors or carb, any leak found will be an MOT failure.
Common fuel system faults:
- Fuel leaks from hoses, injectors, petrol tank or carb.
- Faulty fuel cap, the cap must lock or will fail the MOT.
- Petrol tank condition any obvious sign of corrosion will result in an MOT failure. Back to top.
4. Common Faults. Back to top.
LIST OF COMMON FAULTS
ALFA ROMEO
Alfa Romeo Technical Help
Climate Controls
Alfa Romeo 147 JTD 2005 - Climate Control Unit (Part number 7353377750)
Alfa Romeo 164 Early 90s - Climate Control LCD failing.
Alfa Romeo 156 Climate Control Unit does not stay at the set
temperature.
ECUs / ECMs
Failure on early type Motronic ECUs due to on board amplifier failure
Instrument Clusters
Alfa Romeo 147 Diesel 1.9 JDT - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Alfa Romeo 1989 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Other Parts
156 Tiptronic gearbox actuator problems
AUDI
Detailed list of Audi faults
Audi idle speed problems
Audi strange vibrations and noises
Audi A4 fault codes
ABS
Audi A4 2001 - ABS Module losing speed sensor
Audi Allroad 2003 - ABS Pump failing solenoids
Audi A4 & A6 96-01 ABS Modules losing communication
Air Conditioning
Audi A4 2004 - Airconditioner Control
Audi Zexel aircon compressor failing
Body Control
Audi A2 Body control module failure
Catalytic Converters
2.6 and 2.8 litre cars with twin cat system, passenger side cat failing
(probably due to thermal shocking from puddles)
Central Locking Modules
Audi A4 – 1999 - Central Locking Module #8L0862257N
Audi A6 Central Locking Controller
Audi A4 Central Locking ECU 8E0959433AC
Climate Control Units
Audi A3 - Heater Unit
Audi TT 2000-2001 - Climate Control Unit
Audi A4 1997 – Heater Control Unit
Audi Climate Control Unit 8D0820043D
Audi A4 & A6 Climate control failure
ECUs / ECMs
Bosch 0281 diesel ECU prone to causing lack of turbo boost
Audi 4.2 V8 Quattro ECU
Audi A4 2001 1.9 TDI part number 8E0 959 433 AC
Instrument Clusters
Audi UR-Quattro 1984 - Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
Audi A3 2004 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Audi A6 2004 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Audi A6 1992 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Audi 100 - 1993 - Dashboards / Instrument Cluster
Audi A4 2001 Late Model – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Audi A8 instrument cluster / panel / dash failing
Audi A4 instrument cluster / panel / dashboard failing
Audi TT dashboard failing
Audi A6 Fuel and temp gauge failure
Audi A3 & S3 cluster / dashboard gauge problems
Other Parts
Audi Cabrio 1994 - Seat Memory #8G0959255A
Audi soft top cabriolet hydraulic roof pumps now part of BBA reman's
range
Audi Cabriolet 1998 Power Roof Top Pump
Throttle Bodies
Audi A4 throttle body failing
BENTLEY
Bentley Brooklands - 1993 - Seat Control Memory
BMW
BMW Technical Help
Faults on BMW engine management
Faults on BMW ABS systems
Faults on BMW wiring harnesses
Faults on BMW sensors
Faults on BMW electrical systems auxiliary equipment
Faults on BMW starter motors
Faults on BMW alternators
Faults on BMW engine electrical systems
ABS
Failure on early Bosch ABS Controllers
Failure on Teves type ABS pump/modulator/Controller, 93 on
BMW 3 Series 1993 - ABS Pump and Modulator
BMW 328 1999 - ATE ABS Controller
BMW K1200 LTC Motorcycle - ABS Hydro Unit 34.512333232
BMW K75 Motorcycle ABS Control Module #34521459699
BMW 740iL 1997 - ABS #0265109021
BMW 5,6,7,8,M,Z Series Bosch ABS Systems Commonly Failing
Airbags / Airbag Controllers
BMW Mini Cooper 2003 - Airbag Module
Body Control
BMW 523 S Reg - Light Control Module (61.35-8 381 963)
Climate Control Units
BMW 325i - 1993 - Heater Control Unit
BMW 7 Series (E38) Climate Control module failing
BMW 3 (E36) Series Climate Control operating module failing
ECUs / ECMs
BMW - Siemens Automatic Gearbox ECU (5WK33502AG)
BMW Bosch ME9 series ECU
Distributor-less systems are suffering failed coil packs. This burns out
drive components on the ECU. It is
essential to replace offending coil pack before replacing ECU!
Failure on early type Motronic ECUs due to on board amplifier failure
EHPAS / EPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
BMW Mini power steering pump failure
Entertainment/Info/Sat-Nav Screen
BMW 7 Series 1999 - Monitor Display (65.52-8374914B)
Instrument Clusters
BMW 633 CSI 1984 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
BMW Mini - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
BMW 850, 1998 – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
BMW X5 2001 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
BMW Z3 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster 2002
BMW 3 (E36) and 5 (E39) series instrument cluster / panel / dashboards
failing
Fuel Pumps
BMW Diesel EDC pump problems
Other Modules
BMW 328i 1996 - Soft Top Module
BMW 740iL 1997 - Display Unit #65.82-8 352 408.9
Light control module on new shape 3 Series failing leaving only 1
headlight
Throttle Bodies
BMW 6 Series - Throttle Body
BMW Throttle Body #1435959
BUICK
ABS
Buick LaSabres 1995 - ABS Controller w/Pump #120-100-111-023-9820
Airbags / Airbag ECUs
Buick Rendezvous 2005 - Airbag Module
Climate Controls
Buick Roadmaster 1993 - Climate Control Unit #16157334
Buick Regal 1998 - Climate Control #09352034
Instrument Clusters
Buick LaSabre 2004 - Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
Buick Rendezvous 2002 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Buick Park Avenue 1995 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Buick Century 1998 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Buick Skylark 1996 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
CADILLAC
ABS
Cadillac Catera 2000 era ABS Failing
Instrument Clusters
Cadillac DeVille 1997 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Cadillac Eldorado 1992 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Cadillac Escalade Instrument Clusters Failing
CHEVROLET
ABS
Chevrolet Corvette 2001-2004 - ABS Module
Chevrolet 95 Silverado 350 ABS CI Pickup
Late 90s - Early 00s Chevrolet Blazer, S-10, Suburban, Tahoe
Kelsey-Hayes ABS Unit Falling
Airbag / Airbag ECUs
Chevrolet Corvette 1996 - Airbag Control Module #0273004117
Chevrolet Silverado C1500 2004 - Airbag Control Module
Climate Controls
Chevrolet S10 2002 - Climate Control Unit
Chevrolet Malibu 2002 - Climate Control Unit
Chevrolet Corvette 2001 - Climate Control Unit #09380441
Instrument Clusters
Chevrolet Suburban 1996 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Chevrolet 3500 – 1991 – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Chevrolet Avalanche, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Trailblazer
Cluster Failing
Chevy Cavalier 2000 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Chevrolet Silverado 2003 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette instrument cluster failure
1985 Chevrolet Camaro - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Chevy Intruder Damon Motor Home 2003 - Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
Chevy S10 Blazer - Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
CHRYSLER (See also Dodge and Plymouth)
Chrysler Technical Help
ABS
Late 90s - Early 00s Ate ABS Units Failing
ECUs/ECMs
Chrysler PT Cruiser - ECU
Instrument Clusters
Chrysler Neon 1996 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Chrysler Pacifica 2004 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Grand Jeep Cherokee – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Chrysler Lebarron – 1988 – Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
CITROEN
Citroen Technical Help (Xsara Picasso)
Citroen Other Technical Help
ABS
Citroen C5 - Yaw Rate Sensor (PART NO. 96 413 429 80)
Xantia ABS ECU failure. This may be caused by over voltage. ABS light
comes on and stays on.
Citroen Synergy Bendix Anti Lock Braking (ABS) system is now a part of
BBA-reman's remanufactured range
Citroen Xsara ABS ECU fault codes
Citroen Saxo ABS ECU fault codes
Airflow Meters
Citroen Airflow meters prone to throttle potentiometer problems.
Body Control
Citroen C3/C5 Body control unit (BSI)
Citroen Berlingo BSI Body Control Part Number 730062 12
Citroen Berlingo/Synergie Body Control (BSI) failing
Catalytic Converters
Xantia 1.8 Cat failure
Climate Control
Citroen Synergy - Climate Control Panel
ECUs / ECMs
Citroen C3 2003 - EPS ECU
Citroen C3 1.4 HDI ECU
Citroen Saxo/Xsara/Picasso 2000 on ECU
Citroen Saxo ECU's failing - IAW8P80, IAW8P81
Sagem SL96 ecu - coil pack failing leading to damage to ecu.
Marrelli IAW8P series of ECUs causing erratic tick over and stalling.
BBA always supply latest generation software to rectify problems
EPS, EHPS - Electric Hydraulic Power Steering
Citroen Saxo electronic power steering failing
Citroen C3 Power steering rack failure
Instrument Clusters
Citroen Picasso 2000 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 2002 Automatic - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Citroen Saxo – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Citroen Dispatch Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Citroen Xsara 2005 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Other Parts
Citroen C5 - Active Suspension Pump
Common rail diesel technology - new problems
Citroen Common Rail HDi in tank fuel pumps failing
Throttle Bodies
Citroen C3 - Throttle Body
Citroen Saxo 1.1 96-03 SPi throttle body failing
Citroen ZX 1.1 96-97 SPi throttle body failing
Citroen Berlingo 1.1 96-02 SPi throttle body failing
DAEWOO
Daewoo Technical Help
Climate Control
Daewoo - Heater Control Unit
DODGE
ABS
Kelsey-Hayes ABS Controller on Dodge Durango
Late 90s - Early 00s Dodge ABS Ate Units Failing
Instrument Clusters
Dodge Intrepid 1998 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Dodge Dakota 1999 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Dodge Ram 4.7 2002 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
FERRARI
Ferrari F355 Spider 1997 - Heater Control Unit
FORD
Ford Technical Help
Detailed hints and tips for Fords
Information on Ford ABS systems
ABS
Ford '97on Explorer / Ranger Ate ABS module failing
Ford F-150 ABS module Kelsey Hayes failing
Ford Explorer / Bronco mid '90s ABS pump / modulator
Ford Mustang, Cobra 1998-2004 Bosch ABS Failing
Ford Scorpio 95 ABS system failing due to faulty controller
Mondeo Bendix Mecatronic ABS system
Ford E150 Suffering from ABS module Failure
*Early Granada 88 on ABS Pump/Modulator problems
*Later Scorpio ABS Controllers 95 on
Airflow Meters
Ford Probe air mass meters
Catalytic Converters
*Any Ford Cat prior to 95 (possibly just due to shear volume of Fords &
poor servicing)
Climate Controls
Ford F150 2003 - Climate Control
Ford Crown Victoria 1998 Climate Control Unit
Distributors
Ford Probe 4 Cylinder Distributor Failing - T6T57871
Ford Probe 6 Cylinder Distributor Failing - T0T57071
Ford Probe distributors failing...BBA now supply new and reman
ECUs / ECMs
Ford Fiesta - Transmission Control Unit (Part Number: 2N1R-7M168-BG
L905D)
Ford Mondeo Diesel 51 ECU
Bosch 0281 diesel ECU prone to causing lack of turbo boost
*Many EEC IV generation ECUs suffering driveability problems . BBA
always supply latest generation software to rectify problems
*Ford Probe suffers from immobiliser problems, taking out ignition
module on distributor. Occasionally leads to ECU failure.
EPS, EHPS - Electric Hydraulic Power Steering
Ford Fiesta - Power Steering
Ford Focus - Power Steering
Instrument Clusters
Ford F250 2001 - Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
Ford Excursion 2005 - Fuel Meter
Ford Focus 2005 Plate Petrol - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Ford F150 Lighting 5.4 2003 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Ford F150 Lariat 1988 – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Ford F350 - 2000 - Overhead Display/Cruise Control Module
Ford Excursion – 2003 - Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
Ford Mustang GT – 1996 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Ford Windstar - 2001 - Dashboards / Instrument Cluster
Ford Mondeo Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Ford Explorer 2002 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Ford F350 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Ford Escape Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Ford Focus Dashboard Instrument Cluster
Other Modules
Ford Galaxy 2001 Pre-Heat Module
FIAT
ABS
Fiat Ulysses Bendix Anti Lock Braking (ABS) system is now a part of
BBA-reman's remanufactured range
Fiat Marea ABS have a Lucas ABS system and are beginning to fail.
ECUs / ECMs
Fiat Bravo/Brava/Marea 1.8 16v 1995 to 2000 Hitachi ECU
Fiat Punto 1996 onwards ECU failing
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Fiat Stilo Electric Steering
Fiat Panda EPAS failure
Punto/Brava/Bravo power steering suffering motor problems
Instrument Clusters
Fiat Multipla W REG (VD0110.008/871/006) - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
VDO C486 81 117 940
Fiat Scudo Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Fiat Ulysses Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Fiat Bravo 600 Dashboard Instrument Cluster
Fiat Punto Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Other Parts
Fiat Seicento Citymatic Clutch Actuator failing
Fiat Ulysses - Heater Unit
GEO
1995 Geo Prism - ABS #16213899
GM (See also Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Vauxhaul /
Opel)
GM Chevrolet / GMC / Isuzu / Oldsmobile / Vauxhall / Opel Kelsey Hayes
ABS module failing causing the ABS pump to run constantly
GM Trucks and SUV Instrument Clusters Failing
GMC
Late 90s - Early 00s GMC Envoy, Jimmy, Silverado, Yukon Kelsey-Hayes ABS
Unit Falling
GMC Denali, Envoy, Yukon Instrument Clusters Failing
HINO
Hino 2002 - ABS Unit
HONDA
Honda Technical Help
ABS
Honda Accord/Concerto/Legend/Prelude ABS pumps/Modulators
Honda Civic ABS ECU fault codes
Honda ALB2 ABS computer fault codes
Honda ALB2 ABS pump, testing & bleeding
Airbag / Airbag Controllers
Honda Acura 2001 - Airbag Control Module
Climate Control
Honda Odyssey 2002 - Climate Control Unit
Distributors
Honda Civic 1.5 distributor TD40U
Honda Civic 1.6 distributor TD42U
Honda Accord distributor TD31U
Honda Accord distributor TD58U
Honda Concerto distributor TD02U
Honda Accord/Civic/Legend distributors failing...BBA now supply
ECUs / ECMs
Honda Diesel EDC pump problem
*Common 4 wheel steer ECU failures
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Honda NSX - Electric Power Steering Column
Honda Civic steering rack failure
Instrument Clusters
Honda Civic 51 Plate - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Honda Legend - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Honda Accord 1994 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Honda Civic 2002 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
HUMMER
Hummer H2 Instrument Cluster Failing
HYUNDAI
Hyundai Technical Help
Hyundai Sonota 1997 - ECU #9050930117
Mitsubishi type idle control valves failing
Hyundai Atoz power steering rack failure
*Early type KEFICO ECU failures on S coupes
*Lantra 1.8 Cats breaking up
INFINITI
Infiniti Q45 2003 - Cruise Control ICC Speed Sensor
INTERNATIONAL
International Step Van 1998 - Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
International Bus 2000 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
International T444E - 1998 - Dashboards / Instrument Cluster
ISUZU
Isuzu diesel ECUs
Late 90s - Early 00s Isuzu Amigo Rodeo Kelsey-Hayes ABS Unit Falling
Instrument Clusters
Isuzu Trooper 1994 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
IVECO
Iveco Daily - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster Light Problem
Iveco Daily - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
JAGUAR
ABS
Jaguar X-Type ABS pump / module problems
Jaguar 1995-2002 XJ6, XJ8, XJ12, XJR, XJS, XK8, XJR ABS/ETCS/ETS/anti-skid
failing
*Early Bosch type separate controller "0 265" type failing
*Early Teves type separate controller failing
Body Control Modules
Jaguar X300 BSI Body Control Module
Central Locking Modules
Jaguar XJR 1999 - Security Locking Module #LNC2600HE
Climate Control
Jaguar S-Type Air Conditioning Unit
ECUs / ECMs
Jaguar XJ range 1995 Fuel, Emission Control and Engine Management
Jaguar XJ range 1995 Fuel, Emission Control and Engine Management Page
Two
Jaguar XJ range 1995 Fuel, Emission Control and Engine Management Page
Three
Jaguar XJ range 96/97 Fuel, Emission Control and Engine Management Part1
Jaguar XJ range 96/97 Fuel, Emission Control and Engine Management Part2
Jaguar XJ range 96/97 Fuel, Emission Control and Engine Management Part3
Jaguar XJ range 96/97 Fuel, Emission Control and Engine Management Part4
*Early ECUs prone to rusting on pins
Instrument Clusters
Jaguar S Type 2002 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Jaguar S-Type 2000 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Jaguar XJ6 1989 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Other Modules
1997 Jaguar XKS Coupe Seat Control Module
Radios
Jaguar XJ8 2004 - In-Car Entertainment Unit
Throttle Bodies
Jaguar XK8 Throttle Bodies failing
Jaguar S type 3.0 throttle body failure
JEEP
Jeep Cherokee 1999 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Jeep Grand Cherokee – 2002 - Display Module #56042749AF
Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee ABS pump and control module problems
KIA
Kia Sportage 1998 - Airbag Control Module
LANDROVER
ABS
Landrover Discovery 2000 - Wabco ABS Control Module
Range Rover 4.6 HSE ABS pumps failing
Range Rover ABS pump problems
WABCO ABS system failure as fitted on Discovery and FreeLander
LandRover ABS ECU fault codes
Range Rover P38 Ate ABS ECU problems
*ABS Pumps and Booster Blocks. Often caused by a pump relay sticking on,
eventually wrecking pump and
making brakes almost impossible to use.
Body Control
Range Rover P38a 1998 - Console Pack, controls electric windows, sunroof
and mirrors
Landrover Discovery - Electric Window Control Unit
Range Rover and Land Rover Discovery suffering from body electrical
control module problems
*BECM body control and auxiliary controller. Can cause incorrect
operation of Suspension, Lights, Wipers etc
Catalytic Converters
*Twin down pipe Cats on all 3.5 and 3.9 Models
ECUs / ECMs
Landrover - Transmission ECU
Freelander L series diesel ECU problems after jump starting
*Common ECU and Air Flow Meter problems resulting erratic tick over and
poor starting
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Range Rover Steering column failure
Instrument Clusters
Range Rover Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Range Rover 2003 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Other Parts
Range Rover comfort module 1988-1994
Air suspension modulator for Classic and Vogue SE
Range Rover booster block problem
Land Rover Freelander SRS controller problems
LEXUS
Climate Control
Lexus GS 300 - Denso Climate Control Module
Instrument Clusters
Lexus ES300, GS300, SC300, SC400 Instrument Cluster / Panel / Dashboard
lighting and needle problems
Lexus GS 300 – 2003 – Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
Lexus LS400 instrument cluster needle repair
Lexus LS400 instrument cluster / panel / dashboard lighting problems
Other Parts
Lexus 1999 – Brake Booster Block
Lexus GS300 Temperature Control
Radiator Fan Motor
Lexus Heater Fan
MAZDA
ABS
Mazda Sumitomo ABS system as fitted to Mazdas since 1987
Climate Controls
Mazda Millenia S 2002 - Climate Control Unit
Distributors
Mazda 626 2.5l 6 cylinder distributors failing
EPS, EHPS - Electronic (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Mazda 3 - Power Steering Pump 2004
Mazda 3 steering rack failure
Instrument Clusters
Mazda RX7 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
MERCEDES
Mercedes Fault Code Library
Mercedes Technical Help
Mercedes E Class ABS ECU fault codes
ABS
Mercedes ML series 1998-2005 - ABS Module
Mercedes E Class – ABS Controller
Mercedes ABS ECU - C class and E class and SL, 1994 – 1998
Mercedes ABS ECU – E class
Mercedes Sensotronic SBC system failing
Mercedes C and E Class ABS pump failing
Airflow Meter
Mercedes A Class combined air mass meter and ECU
Body Control
Mercedes 430 CLK 2000 - Seat Controller
Catalytic Converters
*C Class & E Class Cats rattling from 93 on
Central Locking Systems
Mercedes EZS / EIS key units
Mercedes central locking vacuum pump
Climate Control
Mercedes CLK 230 1998 - Climate Control Unit
Mercedes Climate Control Modules / Units Failing
Mercedes S-class 2001 Heater Control
ECUs / ECMs
Mercedes Benz - 002 545 94 01
Mercedes A Class combined air mass meter and ECU
Mercedes 280/300/350 ECU
Mercedes 300/AMG 300 ECU
Mercedes CLK 320, SL 280, SL 320 ECU
Mercedes VDO ecu systems being damaged by harness overheating
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Mercedes Smart car steering rack Failure
Mercedes A Class electric hydraulic power steering failing
Ignition Control Units
Mercedes 300 CE 1992 - Ignition Module #0227400738
Mercedes Siemens and Bosch ignition modules failing
*Common Ignition ECU failures
Instrument Clusters
Mercedes SL600 AMG 2002 - Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
Mercedes Atego 817 2001 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Mercedes 814 Coach - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Mercedes C Class Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Mercedes 2003 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Mercedes A Class Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Mercedes SL / S Class '90s Instrument Cluster problems
Mercedes Earlier C Class instrument cluster gauge problems
Mercedes SLK instrument cluster / panel / dashboard failing
Mercedes S Class instrument cluster / panel / dash failing
Mercedes C and E Class dashboards failing
Mercedes Vito/V-class Cluster speedo failure
Mercedes 300E dashboard/instrument cluster
Other Modules
Mercedes C Class (w203) – 2000 to 2007 - Door Controller
Mercedes Benz SAM Units
Radios
Mercedes Benz - Stereo
Mercedes C240 XReg 2000 – Sat Nav, CD player, Radio
Roof Controllers / Pumps
Mercedes SLK – Roof Control Module
Mercedes 1993 SL500 Convertible Top Controller
Mercedes hydraulic roof pump on newer CL SL CLK SLK Class failing
Mercedes CL and SL Class soft top convertible roof controllers failing
Seat Controllers
Mercedes E320 Wagon 1999 - Seat Control Module
Mercedes - Seat Control Module #A2038201626
Mercedes 1990 560 Sec Seat Control Module
Throttle Bodies
Mercedes A Class - Throttle Body
Mercedes C/E/S Class, CLK/SLK throttle bodies failing
Mercedes new Bosch drive-by-wire throttle body failing
Mercedes Throttle Body
Mercedes A Class throttle bodies failing
Mercedes 111 16v engine throttle body failing
MERCURY
Mercury Sable / Taurus Bosch ABS failing
Mercury Ate ABS Units Failing
MGZR
MGZR Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
MINI
Mini Technical Help
BODY CONTROL
Mini Cooper 2001 - Body Control Module
Mini power steering pump failure
MITSUBISHI
Mitsubishi Carisma ABS ECU fault codes
ABS
Mitsubishi Pajero 1995 - ABS Controller
Distributors
Mitsubishi SpaceWagon distributors failing...BBA now supply
Distributors failing on all models
ECUs / ECMs
Mitsubishi Shogun 3.0 litre V6 ECU failing
Mitsubishi GTO ECU failing
Common ECU failures resulting no spark or fuel
Entertainment/Info/Sat-Nav Screen
Mitsubishi GPS CD Reader
Instrument Clusters
Mitsubishi Galant 2003 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Mitsubishi Mirage 2000 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Mitsubishi Diamante Cluster failure
Other Parts
Mitsubishi type idle control valves failing
Mitsubishi FTO ECU controlled alternators failing
Mitsubishi GDI engines injector drivers failing
Throttle Bodies
Mitsubishi Gdi throttle actuator
Mitsubishi V6 petrol engine throttle position sensor failing
NEW HOLLAND
1994 New Holland LX485 Skidsteer - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
NISSAN
Nissan Technical Help
ABS
Nissan Skyline - ABS ECU
Nissan Maxima 2001 - ABS Control Module #478503Y100
Nissan Frontier 2001 - 2005 ATE ABS Controller Failing
Nissan Almera and Primera ABS ECU fault codes
Airflow Meters
Nissan Airflow meters prone to throttle potentiometer problems.
Distributors
Nissan Micra distributors failing...BBA now supply reman units
ECUs / ECMs
Nissan Primera 1996 - ECU
*Micra and Primera ECUs
*Maxima V6 ECU failing due to water ingress. Heater matrix above ECU
must be replaced!
Entertainment/Info/Sat-Nav Screens
Nissan GPS Screen Ref:20815811
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Nissan Micra K12 2003 electric power steering failing
Instrument Clusters
Nissan Primera 2.2 Diesel 2002 - Satellite Navigation Reversing Camera
Screen
Nissan D22 Twin Cab 2000 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Nissan 240SX 1991 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Nissan X Trail - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Nissan Micra K12 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Nissan Terrano/Ford Explorer dashboard problems
Throttle Bodies
Nissan Micra 2003 K12 Engine Hitatchi Throttle Body
Nissan Micra throttle bodies are a now a big request at BBA.
Nissan Micra Bosch type throttle bodies fitted to newer Micra's failing.
Nissan Sunny / Primera throttle bodies commonly failing
OLDSMOBILE
Late 90s - Early 00s Oldsmobile Bravada Kelsey-Hayes ABS Unit Falling
Oldsmobile Achieva 1996 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
OPEL / VAUXHALL (GM)
Opel / Vauxhall Technical Help
Opel fault codes for GM Multec SPi
ABS
Opel Omega ABS Failing
Late 90s - Early 00s Opel Frontera Kelsey-Hayes ABS Unit Falling
Opel Vectra Kelsey Hayes Pumps/Controllers/Modulators a very common
failure
Opel Omega and Vectra ABS units prone to faults
*ABS Pump Modulators/Controllers Cavaliers & Calibras
Airflow Meters
Opel Astra, Corsa air flow meters failing
Catalytic Converters
*Omega and Vectra Cats, 8v and 16v, rusting at join of twin downpipes
ECUs / ECMs
Opel Frontera 2004 2.2 litre diesel ECU
Opel Meriva 2003 Electric Power Steering
Opel Astra / Corsa Siemens ECU failing
Opel Astra 1.7 td Isuzu engine ECU failing
Opel Astra 1.6 8v 1999 onwards ECU problems
*Bosch MOTRONIC ECU common failure
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Opel Corsa electric hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump failure
Opel Astra electric hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump failure
Opel Zafira electric hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump failure
Instrument Clusters
Opel Corsa/Astra - Tiptronic Gear change Mechanism
Opel Frontera - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Other Parts
Opel Omega Central Display Unit 24439378
Throttle Bodies
Opel Corsa Throttle Bodies
PEUGEOT
Peugeot Fault codes
Detailed list on Peugeot faults
Peugeot 106, 306, 406, 605 ABS ECU fault codes
BSI Reboot Procedure for Peugeot
ABS
Peugeot 405/406/806 Bendix Anti Lock Braking(ABS) system is now a part
of BBA-reman's remanufactured range
Airflow Meters
Peugeot Airflow meters prone to throttle potentiometer problems
Body Control
Peugeot 307 BSI Body Control Module
Peugeot 307 Body control unit (BSI) failure
Peugeot 206 Body control unit (BSI) failing
Peugeot 807 BSI failure
Peugeot Partner van BSI failure
Catalytic Converters
*106 Cat failure due to rusting
*406 Cat breakup
Climate Control
Peugeot 206 - Heater Control Panel
ECUs / ECMs
Peugeot 406 3L 2000 - Transmission ECU
Peugeot 106 and 206 ECU's failing - IAW8P80, IAW8P81
Sagem SL96 ecu - coil pack failing leading to damage to ecu.
*Marelli IAW8P series of ECUs causing erratic tickover and stalling. BBA
always supply latest generation software to rectify problems.
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Peugeot 307 electric hydraulic power steering failing
Peugeot 106 electric hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump problems
*Peugeot 106 electronic power steering failing
Instrument Clusters
Peugeot 307 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Peugeot 406 2002 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Peugeot 306 – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Peugeot 206 - 2001 Automatic - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Peugeot 106 Jaeger Dashboard Failure
Peugeot 206 GTI cluster failure
Other Parts
Common rail diesel technology - new problems
Peugeot Common Rail HDi in tank fuel pumps failing
Roof Controllers / Pumps
Peugeot 306 - Roof Pump Controller
Peugeot 206, 207, 306, 307 Convertible Coupes Roof Controllers
Stalk Control
Peugeot Citroen - Stalk
Throttle Bodies
Peugeot 106 1.1 96- SPi throttle body failing
Peugeot 306 1.1 96-97 SPi throttle body failing
Peugeot Partner 1.1 SPi throttle body failing
Peugeot Airflow meters prone to throttle potentiometer problems
PLYMOUTH
Ate ABS Units Failing
PONTIAC
ABS
Pontiac Grand Prix 1998-1999 ABS Failing
Pontiac 1994 Firebird ABS Module
Instrument Cluster
Pontiac Grand Prix 1993 - Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
Pontiac Grand Am 1997 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Pontiac Grand Prix – 1990 – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
PORSCHE
ABS
Late 90s - Early 00s ABS Units failing. BBA can repair. Call us.
Porsche - ABS Controller #0280750007
Body Control
Porsche 964 1990 - Soft Top Module.
Climate Controls
Porsche 911 - 1990 – Climate Control #96465904700
ECUs / ECMs
*Common Ignition ECU failures
Instrument Clusters
Porsche Boxter - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Porsche Cayenne Turbo - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Porsche 1991 - S4 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Porsche 993 1996 - Oil and Temp Gauge VDO#110.000/086/005
Other Parts
Porsche 911 - 1980 – Ignition Trigger Box
Porsche Cayenne 2004 - Turbo Actuator
Roof Controllers / Pumps
Porsche 911 1987 - Soft top module
RENAULT
Renault Technical Help
Test for Renault Key/Immobiliser failures (emergency recode)
ABS
Renault Megane Bosch 5.5 ABS vulnerable to water ingress
Body Control Modules
Renault Megane - BSI Unit
Renault Clio BSI Unit 2003
Renault Espace Body control module
Catalytic Converters
*Laguna Cats
Climate Controls
Renault Laguna - Heater Panel
Renault Megane Heater Control
Renault Laguna heater control failing
ECUs / ECMs
Renault Espace 1997 - Air Suspension ECU
Renault Megane 1994-2000, engine sizes 1600 8v&16v. ECU
Renault Siemens Fenix3 and Fenix5 ECU
Renault Clio and Kangoo 1 4 petrol 98 to 2004 and 2001 ECU
Renault Clio 2.0 2005 Petrol ECU
*Espace ECUs
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Renault Megane - Electric Power Steering Unit
Renault Clio electric hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump failing
Renault Megane (new shape) electronic power steering (EPS) failing
Renault Clio Epas failure
Instrument Clusters
Renault Megane Scenic 2003 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Renault Espace - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Renault Clio 2002 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Renault Kangoo Dashboard/Instrument Cluster 2000 Year, 1.4 Petrol
Renault Laguna (new shape) instrument cluster / panel / dash failing
Other Parts
*Auto Gearbox Controllers on Clios and 21's
Throttle Bodies
Renault Clio – Throttle Body
Renault Megane throttle body failing
Renault Clio throttle body failing
Renault Kangoo throttle body failure
ROVER
Rover 600 and 800 ABS ECU fault codes
Rover engine problems
Rover engine management problems
ABS
Rover 600 ABS Pumps/Modulators 90 on
Body Control Modules
Rover 25 / 45 / 75 (new shape) body control module (BCM) failing
Body Control module failing on Rover Mini/100/200/400/25/45/MGF
Catalytic Converters
*Cats on Rover 214s, all models, breaking up
Climate Controls
Rover 75 - Climate Control Panel
Distributors
Rover 600 distributors failing - TD58U
Rover 600 distributors failing - TD31U
Rover 216 distributors failing - TD02U
Rover distributors failing. BBA supply new and reman.
ECUs / ECMs
Rover 200 / 400 / 600 diesel ECU prone to failure after jump starting
Engine Management
Rover 75 - Fan Control Module and Fan Motor
Webasto Rover 75 Diesel Engine Pre Heater Part No 66232C
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Rover MGF Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Fuel Pumps
Rover Diesel EDC pump problems
Instrument Clusters
Rover 75 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Other Parts
Rover 75 inlet manifold failure
*All Motorola MEMMS units
SAAB
ABS
Saab 9-5 2005 2.0 - Bosch ABS Pump #0265950372
Bosch ABS Pumps on Saab 9-3, 9-5, 900
Saab 9000 Ate ECU problems
Anti-Theft / Security
Saab - Theft Warning Integrated Control #5266812
Saab 9-3 2000 - Theft Alarm Module
Body Control
Saab 9-3 - Convertible Top Pump
Climate Control
Saab 1999 9-5 Climate Control
Saab Climate Control Unit
ECUs / ECMs
*Bosch LH Jetronic fuel injection ECU
*9000 ABS/TRACS Control Computer failure
Information Displays
Saab 900 / 9000 Mid 90s - Information Display
Saab 9-3 9-5 Information Display SID LCD pixel problems
Instrument Clusters
Saab 9-3 9-5 instrument cluster / dashboard LCD and gauge problems
Other Parts
Tiptronic gearbox actuators on 900 blowing fuses
Radios
2003 Saab 9-3 Radio Display
Roof Controller
Saab 9-3 Roof Pump
Seat Control Units
Saab 9-5 1999 – 2007 Seat Control Memory Unit
Saab 9-3 1999 – 2003 Seat Control Memory Unit
Throttle Bodies
Saab 9000 1995 - Throttle Body #91-70-705
Saab 93 and 95 Throttle Body with traction control
SATURN
Saturn L200 2001 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
SEAT
ABS
Seat Ibiza Cordoba ABS fault codes
Catalytic Converters
*Cats on 1.4 Ibiza
EPS, EHPS - Electronic (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Seat Ibiza Power steering Failure
Instrument Clusters
Seat Ibiza – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Seat Alhambra Instrument failure
Seat Leon Dashboard failure
Throttle Bodies
Seat Ibiza 1.4 Throttle Body Failing
SKODA
Instrument Clusters
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2004 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Skoda general dial malfunction
Other Parts
Skoda Octavia 1.8 2002 Gearbox Controller
Throttle Bodies
Skoda Felicia 1.3 throttle body failing
SUBARU
Subaru Legacy GTBcc – 1998 - Heater Control Unit
SUZUKI
Body Control Modules
Suzuki Vitara Body Control Module
Catalytic Converters
*Cats on Vitaras
ECUs / ECMs
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2003 - ECU #33920-50J20
Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1996 - ECM #33920-77EPO
*ECUs on Vitaras and Swifts
Dashboard/Instrument Clusters
Suzuki Jimmy 2001 1.3 Petrol - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Other Parts
Mitsubishi type idle control valves failing
TOYOTA
Toyota Technical Help
ABS
Toyota Corolla and Carina Early model Asian ABS problems
Climate Control Units
Toyota Highlander 2002 - Climate Control Unit
Toyota Celica - mid 90's - Heater Control Unit
Catalytic Converters
*Cats on Pvias. Flexi connection rattling.
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Toyota Avensis power steering failing
Other Parts
Toyota Tacoma 1998 - Deceleration Switch
Toyota Tacoma 1997 - Time Clock Display
Toyota Celica 1992 2L GTI - Headlight Retraction Unit
Toyota Prius – Display
Instrument Clusters
Toyota Soarer 3.0 1996 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Toyota Rav 4 – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Toyota Yaris 2001 Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Toyota LandCruiser Dashboard Failure
VAUXHALL/OPEL (GM)
Vauxhall/Opel Technical Help
Vauxhall fault codes for GM Multec SPi
ABS
Vauxhall/Opel Omega ABS Failing
Late 90s - Early 00s Vauxhall/Opel Frontera Kelsey-Hayes ABS Unit
Falling
Vauxhall Vectra Kelsey Hayes Pumps/Controllers/Modulators a very common
failure
Omega and Vectra ABS units prone to faults
*ABS Pump Modulators/Controllers Cavaliers & Calibras
Airflow Meters
Vauxhall Astra, Corsa air flow meters failing
Catalytic Converters
*Omega and Vectra Cats, 8v and 16v, rusting at join of twin downpipes
ECUs / ECMs
Vauxhall Frontera 2004 2.2 litre diesel ECU
Vauxhall Astra / Corsa Siemens ECU failing
Vauxhall Astra 1.7 td Isuzu engine ECU failing
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v 1999 onwards ECU problems
*Bosch MOTRONIC ECU common failure
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
Vauxhall Meriva 2003 Electric Power Steering
Vauxhall Vectra - Electric-Hydraulic Power Steering Pump (EHPS)
Vauxhall Corsa electric hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump failure
Vauxhall Astra electric hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump failure
Vauxhall Zafira electric hydraulic power steering (EHPS) pump failure
Instrument Clusters
Vauxhall Corsa/Astra - Tiptronic Gear change Mechanism
Vauxhall Frontera - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Other Parts
Vauxhall Omega Central Display Unit 24439378
Throttle Bodies
Vauxhall Corsa Throttle Bodies
Stalk Control
Vauxhall Corsa - Stalk Control Failure
Transmission
Vauxhall Corsa - Gearbox Actuator Failing
VW
Volkswagen Technical Help
Detailed list of Volkswagen faults
Volkswagen idle speed problems
ABS
Volkswagen Corrado VR6 2.9 1995 - ABS ECU
Mark 4 Golf 1.8 Turbo 1998-99 - ABS
VW Golf/Passat/Scirocco Teves IV ABS pump failing due to open circuit
solenoid and leaking fluid
ATE Teves 20 ABS units fitted on a range of VW's failing
Passat 96-01 ABS pumps commonly failing
Air Conditioning
VW Zexel aircon compressor failing
VW Sharran suffering air con compressor failures
Body Control
Volkswagen Passat - Body Control Unit
VW Audi Comfort Module - Module Control(BSI)
VW Passat body control module, Part number 1C0 959 799A
Catalytic Converters
*Gti Cats, Especially Passat and Golf 1.8 and 2.0 litre
*1.4 Polo Cats
Climate Control Units
VW Beetle 2000 - Climate Control Unit
Volkswagen Eurovan 2001 - Climate Control Unit
VW Golf 2002 - Heater Control Unit
ECUs / ECMs
VW Cabrio 1997 Transmission Control Module
VW Golf Polo 130bhp Vag Edc15 ECU
VW Passat/Bora/Golf and Lupo ECU
Bosch 0281 diesel ECU prone to causing lack of turbo boost
*Digifant II ECU, typically in winter. Can be weak battery or engine
earth strap removed without disconnecting battery.
EPS, EHPS - Electric (Hydraulic) Power Steering
VW Polo electric hydraulic power steering failing
VW Golf 2004 power steering failure
Instrument Clusters
VW Vanagon 1989 - Dashboard / Instrument Cluster
VW Touareg 5.0L TDI - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
VW Jetta 1991 - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
VW Passat 130 Sport - 2002 – Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
VW Caravelle - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
VW Camper Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
VW Polo Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
VW mk3 Golf/Jetta/Polo instrument cluster / panel / dashboard failing
VW Passat dashboard faults
VW Beetle instrument cluster failing
Other Parts
VW Toureg 2004 - Turbo Actuator
VW Sharan 2001 Pre-Heat Module
Roof Controllers / Pumps
VW/Audi - Soft Top Hydraulic Pump
VW soft top cabriolet hydraulic roof pumps now part of BBA reman's range
Throttle Bodies
VW Polo 1.4 throttle body failing
VW Lupo/Polo/Golf/Bora/Passat throttle body failing
VOLVO
Volvo ABS control module removal instructions
ABS
Volvo 850 93-95 Teves IV ABS pump failing due to open circuit solenoid
and leaking fluid
Volvo 1996 - 2004 Ate Teves 20 ABS unit failures
Volvo C70, S70, V70 1998-2001 Ate Teves 20 ABS unit failures
Volvo S80 1999 - later Ate Teves 20 ABS unit failures
*Early type ABS Controller Volvo 440/460 91 on
Body Control
Volvo S80 – 2001 – Central Electronic Module # 30859699
Volvo S70 Electronic window failure
Volvo S40 Central control module failing
Climate Control
Volvo S80 1999 - Heater Control Panel
Volvo 1994 to 1996 - Resistor
Volvo V40 – 2001 – Heater Control Unit
Volvo 880 – Diesel - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Volvo 880 - Petrol - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Volvo SE 2000 - Heater Control Unit
ECUs / ECMs
*Common ECU failures on early type "0 280" early type fuel injection
ECUs
Instrument Clusters
Volvo V70 Diesel - Dashboard/Instrument Cluster
Other Parts
Volvo XC90, 2003, 2.5 Diesel - In Car Entertainment unit. Radio and
phone
Volvo Turbo 940 1993 – LH Fuel Computer #0280000937
Throttle Bodies
Volvo 99- Marrelli electronic throttle system
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and repair vehicles without flouting warranty rules, so the consumer can
now get maximum value-for-money car servicing from quality
local/independent garages, without the fear of invalidating their
vehicle's warranty.
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