Dom H
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..and forgetful me left it too late and it runs out tomorrow. 
I posted up a while ago, about the car bogging down and the EML coming on.. Well it failed for emissions and they've written that it's possibly the egr valve that needs replacing and said that may be why the car was bogging down ocassionally. However, they said that it may have damaged the cat but they can't check until they've replaced the EGR valve, so that could set me back even more! They want £360 to fix it all so I'm gonna ring around and try and get it fixed cheaper elsewhere. 
I really haven't got that much money spare, I could buy a shitty run around for cheaper than that!
[Edited on 21-03-2007 by Dom H]
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Robin
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£360 for an EGR valve? 
What engine is it?
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P1CK4D
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I tend to get my MOT's done a couple of weeks before it actually runs out. Just in Case. Hope you get it all sorted matey!
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Dom H
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1.0 12v 
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AdZ9
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£360 for egr valve :O i paid £100 for mine inc labour and i thought that was expensive
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Dom H
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quote:
x431 DIAG Report
SMARTBOX: 980245655100
DATE: 3/22/2007 11:34:48 AM
Total codes: 001
CODE001:
P0130 02 (Lambda)
- sensor circuit voltage low
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Robin
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Do it yourself Dom, fook paying that much for it
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KIFF
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might be worth taking it off yourself and giving it a clean. My EML was on, got it plugged in at a garage and he said that the EGR was probally the reason. The valve can get clogged with carbon deposits. I took mine off and cleaned it out with some carbcleaner etc, but it didnt solve my problem. If it is your EGR and cleaning it doesnt work you should be able to pick up a referbed one cheap. Think the garage round my way wanted £50
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deano87
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Sorry to hear that Dom 
Mine passed 
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Dom H
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Yeah Robin, I'll get onto it. I'm not paying that much!
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Dom H
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quote:
Originally posted by KIFF
might be worth taking it off yourself and giving it a clean. My EML was on, got it plugged in at a garage and he said that the EGR was probally the reason. The valve can get clogged with carbon deposits. I took mine off and cleaned it out with some carbcleaner etc, but it didnt solve my problem. If it is your EGR and cleaning it doesnt work you should be able to pick up a referbed one cheap. Think the garage round my way wanted £50
The only problem with this is having to keep paying to have it checked again.. Can't do a paperclip test on a 1.0l
I need to order a headlamp clip and blow my washers through too. Where can I order the clip from and what's the best way to sort the washers out? 
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tom_simes
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Clip from Vaux - its abour 25p IIRC, just get that sorted, thats an easy and very common job, just reminded me that mine needs doing too!
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dan_almond
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Nevermind Dom. Btw, havent done those photos yet mate, but ill put them on here when there done!
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Dom H
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No worries matey. Wanted it to fly through this so I could spend some cash on bodywork.
Been to Vaux, got a new headlamp clip for 40p. They want 150 for a new EGR valve.. Gonna call someone tonight to see if they can get one any cheaper.
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silver_V179GNA
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quote:
Originally posted by Dom H
quote:
x431 DIAG Report
SMARTBOX: 980245655100
DATE: 3/22/2007 11:34:48 AM
Total codes: 001
CODE001:
P0130 02 (Lambda)
- sensor circuit voltage low
is that the code its coming up with mate? if so thats the air mass meter thats what it was on mine and also a works mates corsa and also a customers car  oo and also when i worked at vauxhall that is what i was told it is and it was  hope that kind of helps
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Dom H
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That's the code it came up with yeah, so if I get the mass air flow meter thing replaced the car should stop bogging down?
Still need to get the EGR valve replaced for emissions though..?
I'm such a noob.
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silver_V179GNA
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quote:
Originally posted by Dom H
That's the code it came up with yeah, so if I get the mass air flow meter thing replaced the car should stop bogging down?
Still need to get the EGR valve replaced for emissions though..?
I'm such a noob.
yus it will just buy it and fit it yourself
well not really cause as the air mass meter is giving a wrong reading the ECU is giving the engine wrong fuel etc making the emissions wrong to
but if you want get the EGR a quick clean out to
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Dom H
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quote:
Originally posted by silver_V179GNA
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Originally posted by Dom H
That's the code it came up with yeah, so if I get the mass air flow meter thing replaced the car should stop bogging down?
Still need to get the EGR valve replaced for emissions though..?
I'm such a noob.
yus it will just buy it and fit it yourself
well not really cause as the air mass meter is giving a wrong reading the ECU is giving the engine wrong fuel etc making the emissions wrong to
but if you want get the EGR a quick clean out to
You're a legend, I hope that works.
Why did the garage not say this in the first place.. are they trying to stich me up with a heftier bill?
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Mark330d
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become mates with an mot tester. It helps
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VegasPhil
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XE it
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Dom H
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Originally posted by VegasPhil
XE it
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silver_V179GNA
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quote:
Originally posted by Dom H
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Originally posted by silver_V179GNA
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Originally posted by Dom H
That's the code it came up with yeah, so if I get the mass air flow meter thing replaced the car should stop bogging down?
Still need to get the EGR valve replaced for emissions though..?
I'm such a noob.
yus it will just buy it and fit it yourself
well not really cause as the air mass meter is giving a wrong reading the ECU is giving the engine wrong fuel etc making the emissions wrong to
but if you want get the EGR a quick clean out to
You're a legend, I hope that works.
Why did the garage not say this in the first place.. are they trying to stich me up with a heftier bill?
yes they probs are specially at that price
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Dom H
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Just got the number of a lad who works at Vaux, proper helpful and said the same as you basically. I'm taking it down there on Saturday and he'll sort it all out.
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