#1: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? **Pic added** Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:02 pm ---- It happens once a month at most. The car beeps once. The steering becomes heavier. The car seems slightly down on power and runs a little bit roughly.
If I turn the car off and leave it for an hour it is fine next time I start it. There are no error messages or warning lights.
The battery is five months old. Never been flattened. Been tested and is ok
It has had a full service. It is a 2005 1.4 16v.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks Last edited by Tolkienfan001 on Sat May 11, 2013 4:50 am; edited 2 times in total
#2: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:31 pm ---- when it peeps,what light come on the dashboard if you notice?
#3: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:40 pm ---- None? And no message on the mfd? That's why I am confused...
#4: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:49 pm ---- Might be worth scanning it with diagnostic tool and see if there are any DTC's stored.
They sometimes get logged without the EML coming-on.
#5: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:57 pm ---- Ok thanks
I don't have a code reader. What is the cheapest I can get for now to read the codes? What am I looking for.
Thanks
#6: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:28 pm ---- well do u hear the peeping sound when u r goign up a hill?
#7: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:31 pm ---- Usually when turning or braking or turning and braking. Brake fluid level is full. So it's not that.
#8: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:33 pm ---- heheh..well that what I had in mind,cuz usually it peeps,with the handbrake light in dash falsh for few sec then go away
#9: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:34 pm ---- Yea I used to have this on my Astra. So first thing I checked. I am completely stumped??
Will a cheap £20 code reader from eBay do the job?
#10: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:35 pm ----
Tolkienfan001 wrote:
Ok thanks
I don't have a code reader. What is the cheapest I can get for now to read the codes? What am I looking for.
Thanks
Well..
PP2000 clone interface would be best obviously, if you're planning long-term with Pugs.
#11: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:36 pm ----
V9977 wrote:
Tolkienfan001 wrote:
Ok thanks
I don't have a code reader. What is the cheapest I can get for now to read the codes? What am I looking for.
Thanks
Well..
PP2000 clone interface would be best obviously, if you're planning long-term with Pugs.
I am and I agree only thing is I just cannot afford it till August. So a bit stuck really...
#12: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: kwakzx7r, Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:33 pm ---- I bought one of these from ebay and have to say i've been very pleased with it for the money. It does what it says on the tin.
#13: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:41 am ---- PMd you with a link
#14: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:13 am ---- Thanks
Will get one of these. Big help as always Macca!
#15: Re: Think I have an intermittent elec fault? Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Thu May 09, 2013 1:07 pm ---- Update!
Codes have been read and none stored.
The issue happened again today but different. My lights were on this time. I was indicating to the left to pull up. The car beeped the lights dimmed revs dropped and indicator stopped. The car immediately went back to normal. Indicator lights revs etc.
The car almost felt like it was going to stall or cut out. But the clutch was down.
The battery has been tested and is brand new.
Am I looking at an earth fault or something else?
How many earth cables are there and where are they?
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