Hi guys,

was just vacuuming my car and after moving my seats etc the airbag light came on.

Realised I may of knocked the connectors under the seats so gave them a wiggle and the light cleared.

However, I swear since this my car seems less 'pokey'... Would the airbag failure trigger limp mode?

I'll put it on the scanner tomorrow but just thought I would ask.

Thanks,

Charlie.

dont think so, when my airbag light was on engine performance didnt change

Charlieboy13 said:

However, I swear since this my car seems less 'pokey'... Would the airbag failure trigger limp mode?

I'll put it on the scanner tomorrow but just thought I would ask.

Thanks,

Charlie.

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No they're separate systems.

AndyRKett said:

No they're separate systems.

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Thanks mate. Might be time I got some injector cleaner, have filled up at supermarkets last couple of times!

ever had the EML on..??

could well be a different issue,

injector cleaner..? never had to use that in 15 years on supermarket ONLY fuelling..,

Charlie

varesecrazy said:

ever had the EML on..??

could well be a different issue,

injector cleaner..? never had to use that in 15 years on supermarket ONLY fuelling..,

Charlie

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Nope not had any issues in the last few months other than airbag light and poweersteering light. That also went on its own accord after a short journey.

im with flisko - i've been using supermarket fuel for years
No issues with needing fuel cleaner

Regular servicing is key really

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lack of power can be anything from a present but weak spark, to a blocked airfilter restricting airflow

Even a wet airfilter would mess the car up

ziggy

Ziggy122 said:

im with flisko - i've been using supermarket fuel for years
No issues with needing fuel cleaner

Regular servicing is key really

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lack of power can be anything from a present but weak spark, to a blocked airfilter restricting airflow

Even a wet airfilter would mess the car up

ziggy

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She's not juddering or anything, just pick up seems a bit slower and not so instant.

Interesting you say wet, as I took her to car wash prior!

Charlieboy13 said:

She's not juddering or anything, just pick up seems a bit slower and not so instant.

Interesting you say wet, as I took her to car wash prior!

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were you running the engine as it went through?


But water getting into the engine bay is pretty likely, it just needs to soak a coil pack or suck lots of moisture up via the air filter intake and hey presto - a rather odd - lack of power

A sunshine bath to dry her out
or a good long hard drive to dry it out

Ziggy

Engine was off mate. Nm I'll see how if things change.

Have MOT in August so will have a service soon. Tempted to upgrade all the plugs and leads anyways.

Thanks for you advice.

Well my symptoms seem to have got worse, when I change to second I'm getting a judder and stuttering unless I put my foot down?

I'm not getting any warning lights but still haven't put her on a scan as yet.

I've noticed my exhaust is blowing where mid and rear sections meet also - could this have a knock on affect?

Thanks, Charlie.

So I repaired my exhaust but noticed the car still seemed to be lacking power at times.

Turns out a couple of things were up with my ignition, even though the scan didn't actually flag up any errors. (I just noticed a difference)

First of all I don't have manifold heatshield, which has meant all the protectove covers around the wires that go to my coil packs have melted and a few of the wires protective housing has perished, leaving the wire exposed.

Secondly the previous owner has fitted new plugs, but has not set the electrode gaps!

Today I repaired the wiring, replaced the plugs properly and I am amazed at the difference!

The car is soo responsive and pretty bloody quick!

Just shows how important these things are.