Should still make a motoring whirring noise even if the lock hasn't engaged. If its not making the noise, chances are it's the steering column that has failed and it's that which is stopping the car starting. Sounds odd but it is part of the immobiliser system. Most of the time it fails, the...

If you're happy ith spanners, a replacement ecu with immobiliser disabled is £180, unplug the steering lock with ignition on, join 2 wires on the immobiliser and remove a solenoid on the ignition barrel. All can be done in 30 minutes. This completely removes the immobiliser stuff meaning easier...

Another new tool i need to buy then 🤬

No, never changed any but had to get them out to replace cam cover gasket. Refitted with new copper gaskets and ensured the bores were spotless before they went back in. Don't appear to have any idling issues or misfires etc, seems to be consistently smooth. But new car to me by a few months...

Hi again guys Hoping a little advice but I think I know the answer already. Had error code P0314-01 Cylinder balance control error using IID Tool so looked at the Injector comp values. At idle got what was shown in the attached pic. Under load and above 30mph, all values drop to 0. Is this...

That only resyncs central locking side of the fob as well. The chip read by the immobiliser is a magnetic chip in the key, no battery power, it works or it doesn't. A diagnostics machine is needed to code it.

Not seen that on any of my diagnostic stuff. What are you using?

I thought I'd quickly try something for you. Went out to the car, tried the dead key which was still in the glove box, checked error codes on the ecu, P1602

They're all mad. TD6, key goes in, immobiliser tells column lock to release which feeds back if it has. Immobiliser then releases the key lock. Key turns to on. Immobiliser then tells ecu it can inject fuel. Turn key to start. The starter on TD6 is off the key to lull you into a false sense of...

When I had issues with my keys, the car would crank but not fire up. The immobiliser just tells the ecu not to inject fuel. The ignition switch still does the starter crank.

If you want a professional job I'd recommend Royal Steering Wheels in Aylesbury. Had a Saab 9-5 steering wheel done by them and was amazing finish. Bit of a trek but could post as an option. Or I pass by that way often and could LRFerry for you.

Wasn't sure if it was a basic box section grommet or if it had a profile to it like the BMW stuff for their covers. The JGS link is where the screws go through so not sure if it'll be the same. The part number is LYA000030 but everyone I've contacted says needs to be ordered then comes back...

Hi guys, this is a bit of a daft one but my OCD is killing me 😂 The engine cover on the TD6 engine has a grommet which a pin on the cover clips into but I can't seem to buy one any more. Every where I try they come back as discontinued/unavailable. Mine has gone missing before my ownership and...

Cross thread it, nature's loctite.

My mate has a couple of disco 6x4s or 6x6s, can't remember which. They do look cool and would make wicked compact campers.

Sounds like a voltage issue. Not necessarily the battery, more something has partially shorted out causing a serious drain. Try disconnecting the alternator. It may be semi-shorted out inside. Also wondering if you have a seized alternator/water pump/ac compressor etc? Have seen an ax...

Oooohhhhh I'd love to have something like that. Always been a fan on non-mainstream.

Low resistance is normally the heater coil inside the sensor fusing together. Very very rarely wiring or connector issues. New sensor of the correct specification should sort that code, and as said earlier, will function fine once warmed up by the exhaust gasses.

The siren in my Saab failed for dead batteries and just sounded off, usually at 3am or when driving past police cars. May have a look to see if I can buy a new one as they're often glued together.

I like the chirps/beeps when locking and unlocking, extra peace of mind the car does what i want it to. The keys were knackered when I bought the car and the fuse for the siren was pulled so it didn't sound when the previous owner got into the car using the key. I've since got new keys and want...