She was in pain
02-14-2009, 05:29 PM
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She was in pain
Hi Guys,
New to this and have used the information posted on various issues over the last 2 weeks to fantastic effect.
Just unlucky that all problems seemed to come at once!!
Have had the 04 8 for 3 years - 38k on clock - standard car - no mods, no problems at all up until 2 weeks ago, started with CEL - went for diagnosis and found problem to be 'random misfire' - changed Coils, Leads and Plugs - as per info on various threads - thanks to all who contributed.
Then 2 days after CEL again - back for diagnosis - new fault - HS02 bank 2 - new 02 sensor.
Now i know that parts for the 8 are expensive - but christ - bearing in mind this is the UK, and i wanted the 8 back on the road.
4 x NGK Plugs (2 leading and 2 trailing)- £123 from Dealer!!!!!! - Got them for £88
4 X Coils - £380 from Stealer!!!! - Traced an 06 Salvage and had coils checked and collected for £90
02 sensor from same salvage - £45 - Please sit down - £395 from Stealership (thanks guys - great term - well used and now appreciated)
Will save a bit of cash and order parts from US - your prices are so cheap!
Then as i thought all was sorted - strange flashing display on radio - AC turning itself on down - found that pushing centre of unit under CD slot brought everything back to normal, read a couple of good threads and removed HU myself - took faceplate off and found nothing - put it all back togther - re-fitted and hey presto - no more problems - must have been loose connection.
She is running better than ever.
Thanks again for all your useful help and if my problems can help anyone else - then hey thats great.
New to this and have used the information posted on various issues over the last 2 weeks to fantastic effect.
Just unlucky that all problems seemed to come at once!!
Have had the 04 8 for 3 years - 38k on clock - standard car - no mods, no problems at all up until 2 weeks ago, started with CEL - went for diagnosis and found problem to be 'random misfire' - changed Coils, Leads and Plugs - as per info on various threads - thanks to all who contributed.
Then 2 days after CEL again - back for diagnosis - new fault - HS02 bank 2 - new 02 sensor.
Now i know that parts for the 8 are expensive - but christ - bearing in mind this is the UK, and i wanted the 8 back on the road.
4 x NGK Plugs (2 leading and 2 trailing)- £123 from Dealer!!!!!! - Got them for £88
4 X Coils - £380 from Stealer!!!! - Traced an 06 Salvage and had coils checked and collected for £90
02 sensor from same salvage - £45 - Please sit down - £395 from Stealership (thanks guys - great term - well used and now appreciated)
Will save a bit of cash and order parts from US - your prices are so cheap!
Then as i thought all was sorted - strange flashing display on radio - AC turning itself on down - found that pushing centre of unit under CD slot brought everything back to normal, read a couple of good threads and removed HU myself - took faceplate off and found nothing - put it all back togther - re-fitted and hey presto - no more problems - must have been loose connection.
She is running better than ever.
Thanks again for all your useful help and if my problems can help anyone else - then hey thats great.
02-14-2009, 05:44 PM
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It's a Cavalier
And that, gentlemen, is how you "do it".
I wish everybody had the intitiative you have. Fixed your problems using information on the forums and didn't let the stealership rip you off on parts.
Bravo.
I wish everybody had the intitiative you have. Fixed your problems using information on the forums and didn't let the stealership rip you off on parts.
Bravo.
02-14-2009, 05:47 PM
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Welcome and glad you got eveything sorted!
Yes, we have some great vendors here, and advice aplenty!
The best tool for a DIY guy is a code reader (must read the CANBUS protocol) then you're set.
Whatever comes up, we have a code list and a DIY section that should handle it.
S
Yes, we have some great vendors here, and advice aplenty!
The best tool for a DIY guy is a code reader (must read the CANBUS protocol) then you're set.
Whatever comes up, we have a code list and a DIY section that should handle it.
S
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