It has a few replacement ECUs fitted, and a new ignition system.
Totally free for me, no charges incurred at all.
One problem is that the key I kept here in the house now doesn’t open the car remotely or start the engine. The immobiliser transponder chip must not be working with the new systems.
Remember that car that broke down on me last week?
Apparently it has a problem with the Engine management system, telling all four fuel injectors to turn off when the car is moving, preventing fuel and air from entering the cylinders and cutting off the engine. Apparently a problem with the ignition system is causing the computer to think the engine is off, so off the engine goes.
A new ignition system should do me fine. The cost is free as the car is still under warranty. Evans Halshaw (a Ford garage) just took the car to a Vauxhall garage, and they know the car, so diagnosed it quick sharp.
On the downside, insurance is renewed this month.
£91 a month for Fully comprehensive with Admiral, with a hire car and personal injury benefits added.
Remember that post I made last week about being late with getting that issue fixed?
Now the car is broke.
There are lessons to be learned somewhere.
Remember how may car was recalled for free repairs last May, or face possible explosions?
I got that fixed last month.
I like to dice with danger.