#1: The Engine Management Light? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:03 pm ---- Hey guys im looking at buying a black 2003 5 door 1.4 LX, i can get it for £1300 with the engine management light on, they said they have run diagnostics tests and there is a problem in the ECU, how much am i looking at getting this fixed?
Cheers and sorry if it seems an idiotic question? :S
Kim xxxxx
#2: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: dturbopeck, Location: newcastle upon tynePosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:11 pm ---- any fault codes?
#3: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:17 pm ---- No i havent been given any was just told they would have sold it for £2000 if the light werent on? x
#4: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: dturbopeck, Location: newcastle upon tynePosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:45 pm ---- all depends whats wrong with it! if its the ecu might cost £300- £800, if it was me i wouldnt be buying a car i didnt know what was wrong with it as its abit of a gamble and could end up costing £1000s
#5: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:48 pm ---- They have now told they will get the code for the problem monday Where will i find what code means what and how much it will cost?
#6: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:48 pm ---- only if you can knock the price down to 700, otherwise i would stay away from this
#7: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: dturbopeck, Location: newcastle upon tynePosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:49 pm ---- just post the code on here, and we will try and help.
#8: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:54 pm ---- Thanks Guys
#9: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:54 pm ---- Hey guys the code on the engine management light diagnostics test is PO400 can anyone shed any light? How much will this cost and whats the problem?
Kim x
#10: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: paulrushton, Location: HuddersfieldPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:26 pm ---- That code relates to exhaust gas recirculation flow error. It could be the EGR that's knackered or just needs cleaning out.
#11: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:26 pm ---- Problems with your EGR. Either dodgey wiring or the solenoid/valve has gone.
#12: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:33 pm ---- At its worst how much can that set me back? The car has a buy it now £1300 tag on it with this problem. Ill give you link and you guys tell me honestly whether to bother or not? cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBay...K:MEWAX:IT
Cheers
Kim
#13: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:38 pm ---- If thats the only fault, it should be a cheap fix. Could try cleaning it, or get one from another car thats been broken.
#14: Re: The Engine Management Light? Author: deanparkr, Location: United KingdomPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:25 pm ----
Lee wrote:
If thats the only fault, it should be a cheap fix. Could try cleaning it, or get one from another car thats been broken.
Thats the problem with buying cars over ebay. Not all faults will be revealed by a fault code scanner.
It might be much easier and stress free to find a local car that you can visually inspect / test drive. etc. Or just take someone who "knows" about cars who can visually, audibly tell you if everything is in order
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Where will i find what code means what and how much it will cost? 
