06 V8V - few niggles

[matrignano]

Just bought a new (to me) March 06 V8V.
I've got the squeaky brakes and emission service warning lights that I've heard mentioned before. I believe these are warranty fixes, does anyone have the respective service bulletin numbers?

Also the car seems to have some sort of fuelling issue. The engine shut itself at a traffic light and took 3 attempts to restart, and then spluttered heavily for 50yds before driving properly. It also felt hesitant and lethargic on a number of occasions, when on low gear and low RPMs.
Is this a known "feature"? Or related to the emissions light?

I also have a lovely airbag light that needs checking...

[Steve*B]

Can't help with some of the others but Brake Squeal Bulletin # is

SB0243V3 unless it's been superseded with 'V4' or beyond.

If you want to know the detailed dealer fix just drop me a pm with your email

[Steve*B]

Airbag light could also be covered by SB226. Similarly, drop me a line with email address.

[Murph7355]

Needs taking back to the supplying dealer.

Brakes are straightforward (have you tried the self-remedy bed in process?), as should the emissions and airbag lights.

Not sure on the rough running though. Am wondering if it might be fuel tank related. How intermittent is it? If it doesn't misbehave at the dealers it might prove a pain to fix unless there's something really obvious.

[nw28840]

I also have an 'emission service warning lights'.

Car was serviced a month or so ago at DMS and the light was fixed / reset then.

What exactly does this light indicate ?

Cheers,
Nick

[toofastforme]

The rough running is probably due to a sticky throttle valve. It's easy to clean yourself. See Rick's website and instructions at:

http://www.derbymotorservices.com/categories/FAQ/A...

[apotek]

My 2006 Vantage is a bit prone to emission warnings and when checked there is no problem,so twenty quid on a reset device and a quick tutorial from Rick means I just reset when it comes up.There cannot be too much up as I have just for once done an economy drive Hull to Nantwich and got 26 mpg

[matrignano]

apotek said:

My 2006 Vantage is a bit prone to emission warnings and when checked there is no problem,so twenty quid on a reset device and a quick tutorial from Rick means I just reset when it comes up.There cannot be too much up as I have just for once done an economy drive Hull to Nantwich and got 26 mpg

Aren't you concerned that you may reset the warning message that one time that there actually is an issue, and you may get some serious damage as a result for getting it "untreated"?
Or are emissions warnings usually a hoax or have little impact on any physical component?

[Springbok]

You don't even need a reset device - just drive the car through a few start/stop cycles and the light goes out. It's something to do with the ECU picking up a change of driving style.

My local main dealer told me it was a lambda (sp?) sensor that needed replacing and "that's £300 sir". Warranty came my reply. Wonder if they really changed it or just reset the message. Cynical? Perhaps.

[Jockman]

Springbok said:

You don't even need a reset device - just drive the car through a few start/stop cycles and the light goes out. It's something to do with the ECU picking up a change of driving style.

My local main dealer told me it was a lambda (sp?) sensor that needed replacing and "that's £300 sir". Warranty came my reply. Wonder if they really changed it or just reset the message. Cynical? Perhaps.

Yup lambda sensor is correct, though I'm staggered at the price. I paid Toyota a similar price about 8 years ago, so I'd be gobsmacked if AM are charging that.

The MOT would soon enough tell you if it had been replaced. Unless of course your dealer does the MOT as well

[matrignano]

My car was MOTd less 2 months ago!

[JohnG1]

matrignano said:

Just bought a new (to me) March 06 V8V.
I've got the squeaky brakes and emission service warning lights that I've heard mentioned before. I believe these are warranty fixes, does anyone have the respective service bulletin numbers?

Also the car seems to have some sort of fuelling issue. The engine shut itself at a traffic light and took 3 attempts to restart, and then spluttered heavily for 50yds before driving properly. It also felt hesitant and lethargic on a number of occasions, when on low gear and low RPMs.
Is this a known "feature"? Or related to the emissions light?

I also have a lovely airbag light that needs checking...

Look on here for a thread started by Oceantools about this issue.

This issue MAY be one I had in my V8V which entailed a new fuel tank.

PM me and I will tell you the full story.

[355f]

Firstly, the MIL emissions warning will go out after a few drive cycles in afew instances, you cannot reset it without a reader if it refuses to turn off.

Just done mine was £98.00 for the part. A code reader for these cars is a must

[matrignano]

So the fuelling issue could be anything from a sticky throttle body a defective fuel tank?
Can't say I'm particularly happy about this...Does the Sale of Goods Act apply to 2nd hand cars?

[355f]

matrignano said:

So the fuelling issue could be anything from a sticky throttle body a defective fuel tank?
Can't say I'm particularly happy about this...Does the Sale of Goods Act apply to 2nd hand cars?

It could be a very minor issue, without a code reader you are guessing as to the cause.

[toofastforme]

matrignano said:

So the fuelling issue could be anything from a sticky throttle body a defective fuel tank?
Can't say I'm particularly happy about this...Does the Sale of Goods Act apply to 2nd hand cars?

The sticky throttle is a recurring issue, which needs cleaning every now and then, though the dealer really ought to have done this before delivery. Can't speak for the fuel tank. My V8V is also a March 06 car and I haven't had a problem with the engine or drive train. It's needed two new lamp units (front and back), two wheel bearings replaced, and various other bits and pieces, which were covered by warranty. Annoying, but only because I'm without the car whilst the work is being done.

[Knights of Aston]

Emission lights are pretty popular these days, mainly due to the stringent controls the system has to adhere to to pass the latest Euro/California regs. The car only has to notice a slight deviation for a very short space of time to flag the warning. The updated engine in the new 11my is more adept due to better positioning of the catalysers but unfortunately it doesn't fix the issue on earlier cars.

[Jockman]

matrignano said:

Does the Sale of Goods Act apply to 2nd hand cars?

It does indeed. Your rights however are greatly enhanced as you have bought from a Dealer.

If this was a private purchase your rights would be severely limited.

You are adopting the correct approach by affording the Dealer the opportunity to correct the problem area

[matrignano]

Jockman said:

It does indeed. Your rights however are greatly enhanced as you have bought from a Dealer.

If this was a private purchase your rights would be severely limited.

You are adopting the correct approach by affording the Dealer the opportunity to correct the problem area

Not an AM dealer though...hopefully will be ok anyway!

[Jockman]

matrignano said:

Not an AM dealer though...hopefully will be ok anyway!

Guido - A Dealer's a Dealer in the eyes of the law.

Unless you bought it from a Drug Dealer.

Keep positive and good luck