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#176 Re: Maintenance » OBD scan tool for these vans » 2025-01-04 04:40:45

D? why not say what you use?
Do you mean the ds150E?
Lappys with USB, BT, wifi not a problem I have two, but I want to be sure I'm buying summat that actually works
I see various version of this, some with BT, some with usb, some with various cables.
so some clarification would help here so Im not wasting my time

#177 Re: Maintenance » Odometer heat bonded ribbon repair, has anyone done this? » 2025-01-02 18:13:06

for those interested this is breakdown of the ACF process
Basically, heat ( circa 80C) and pressure is used to get the conductive particles to align and the adhesive to set.

https://www.amadaweldtech.eu/sites/defa … 1-2015.pdf

#178 Re: General Discussion » 2005 Scudo JTD Save from scrapyard! » 2025-01-02 16:50:16

why not just put the link in the post ?
I cropped and resized it for you

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#179 Re: Maintenance » OBD scan tool for these vans » 2025-01-02 16:28:21

I checked out the Fiat forum and multiecuscan was mentioned so I grabbed it to evaluate it in free mode.
The supported vehicle list wasn't encouraging as the list didnt mention the Scudo JTD
which as I understand is the equivalent of the 2.0 HDI.
I ran the prog plugged it in and couldn't connect but maybe I didn't set it up properly and may try again.
where can get this PSA lexia thing?

#180 Re: Maintenance » Odometer heat bonded ribbon repair, has anyone done this? » 2025-01-01 22:25:56

Interesting, I've not worked on these vehicles clocks so can't speak from experience
but the vid looks like the same clock as we all have.
I had to laugh at 'pointer motors' which are in fact stepper motors
in the speedo and tacho which do, I'll admit, 'point'

I'd warm the ribbon connectors a wee bit to soften the glue
so that's a hair dryer not a heat gun job, this may also help lift the glue off
If you want a small amount of Acetone, nail varnish remover will probably do
as it's basically Acetone as long as its not mixed with anything else.
Isopropanol/denatured alcohol may do as well but not sure.

The vid doesn't show the reassembly with the new cable
The ribbon connector on the back of the speedo PCB looks easy enough to line up
the contacts,
but I'd suggest you pay special attention when locating the ribbon on the diplay end
as its important to get it correctly located.
To help do this I'd be inclined to cut small strips of masking tape and carefully fix them a smidge outside the outer edges of the old cables location before removing it to ensure the new cable gets fitted in exactly the same position.

#182 Maintenance » OBD scan tool for these vans » 2024-12-30 20:19:43

RegW
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Just been trying to see if there are any stored fault codes on this thing ( 2006 2.0 HDI) with two different OBD scan tools
and got nowt.
My Android tablet using Torque pro  talks to the bluetooth scanner gizmo but it says cant talk to the ECU
the other so called pro one goes through a list of protocols on its display but fails to connect.
Bollox!
Is there summat I'm doing wrong or does the system have some unique protocol that requires purpose built kit?

The vans is running fine BTW (touch wood) I just wanted to check.

#183 Re: Maintenance » Fuel gauge / mileage clock » 2024-12-13 13:00:44

Its possible the LCD display is breaking down but it may also be due to
bad/oxidised contacts on one of the cable connectors or the ribbon cable connections to the display itself as this is not an unknown problem on quite a few vehicles.
I've had my clocks out but as they were working didn't take that detailed a look.


RE the fuel gauge
Again, bad connections and grounding must always be considered on older vehicles so checking/cleaning them first is a good idea.
As it appears to work intermittently it may be just a poor connection.
Apparently, the connector under the van near the tank is prone to getting the weather in
so that has to be worth checking/cleaning.
If cleaning has no effect then before dismantling stuff I'd probably ground the signal wire to ground (with ignition on) briefly to see if the gauge starts to rise to full.
This test helps decide if the fault is in the gauge or sender.

A can of switch and connector cleaner from say Halfords/Ebay or similar is always part of my tool kit

#184 Re: Maintenance » Heater matrix replacement » 2024-12-12 17:44:01

Good Write up and pics there.
I did similar to my 2006 MK1 a couple of months ago and the cab is now toasty!!

#185 Re: Maintenance » Fuel gauge / mileage clock » 2024-12-08 17:35:02

It would help if you say what year/engine you have as while they're all basically the same van,
early to late electrical systems may have some variations.

As Ken says, the odo and fuel gauge are separate faults and the low coolant level warning light may or may not be an issue
I find the one on mine is somewhat sensitive and triggers when its only slightly, not seriously, low.
On the upside, at least it tells me its working properly.

#186 Re: Camper Conversions » Bench swivel seat? » 2024-12-06 14:06:39

originpart wrote:

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Hmm............ Sex, drugs and cheap car parts eh?
      Shut up and take my money!

#187 Re: Camper Conversions » Bench swivel seat? » 2024-12-03 12:34:42

While its quite possible, I wouldn't pay for those instructions
as the whole ad has the whiff of snake oil to me and the vehicle in that vid isnt a MK1

Is it doable? yes of course! if money's no object we can start tomorrow.

#188 Re: Maintenance » Weird electrical problem after trying to start van when cold » 2024-11-29 17:41:58

That's interesting to know
I have a black box too, but apart from remote central locking no working alarm
I do have the wee red led on the dash which flashes when the engine is off, locked or not

One issue that exists and I haven't looked into yet is
when the van is locked and I unlock the door with a key not remote, there is a constant clicking
under the dash which has to be a relay.
I know it had a working alarm at one point as I see the sounder in the engine bay
I may try and disconnect the Texalarm box at some point to see if I can remove it and fit an alarm
I have control over

If my remote fails I'll be driven mad by the bloody clicking!

#189 Re: Maintenance » Smoky exhaust » 2024-11-27 14:42:51

Grey is often unburnt or poorly combusted fuel which you may get a bit of on initial startup
on older engines, but should clear quickly
if it persists it could be a leaky injector.
Have you or anyone else put WVO ( waste vegetable oil) in it?
I get why folk want to use it but it has a higher viscosity ( thicker) than deisel
and cause problems on some engines unless it's pre treated or pre heated.

As for additives I sometimes put some Millers Ecomax in my deisel tank which is claimed to increase Cetane rating,
improve combustion and clean the fuel system.
Some people rate it highly but I've never really done any empirical testing to see for myself so all I can say is
it doesn't seem to have done any harm.

What engine do you have?
1.9D, 1.9 TD or 2.0TD? I'm assuming one of the first two

#190 Re: Maintenance » Smoky exhaust » 2024-11-20 14:24:42

Give it an Italian tune up, that'll sort it

#191 Re: Maintenance » Radio Woes » 2024-11-19 13:46:16

Thats the standard Clarion type that came with the van
I threw mine away.
Economic alternatives:
Sony DSX-A410BT (no CD deck)
I had one in my old Galaxy and was very happy with it
wish I kept it, but you can find them pretty cheap second hand
Seen them for £85 new and £40 SH on Ebay

For the van I bought a SH Sony MEX-BT3800U Xplod ( has CD deck) for £25 still in the box with cables
its mint and works excellently!
Both have BT and USB aux in etc but you may need an ISO converter cable which is easily/cheaply sourced

If you want to go dead cheap and cheerful how does £8.99 suit you?

I bought this one for the portable jump pack/charging station/media player type thing I made for working outside and in the van with ignition off.

AVilybk.jpg

Dead cheap, but it has Bluetooth, 2x usb A tf card slot and remote and works well
probably not that powerful, say 2 channel x 30W and doesn't have MW so I cant listen to the footy on Radio 5 sadly, but not at all bad for £8.99 if yer skint.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196311505159

#192 Re: General Discussion » New Van (again!) » 2024-11-17 16:58:59

I just entered the reg into the gubment's CAZ page and my 2006 2.0 16v HDI
has to pay in all CAZ zones in England bar Portsmouth.
This did not come as a surprise, who would expect our old bangers to get a free pass?
Newcastle/Gateshead is indeed the dearest at £12.50, Bristol by comparison is £9/day

I rarely go into town anyway but my bike and scoots are exempt so could use one of those

#193 Re: Maintenance » Dead Heater / Air-Con » 2024-11-16 11:34:34

I'm lucky in that my AC works fortunately but one quick observation come to mind for starters
and that's checking for clutch operation on the pump when you push the AC button in.
I can actually hear it on mine but if you get a look inside the engine bay you should be able to see it engage
near the pulley when the button is pressed.

My old Galaxy had an AC problem where the clutch wasn't engaging due to a faulty pressure sensor
I obviously cant say what your problem is, but its worth checking if only to tick it off on the list.

#194 Re: General Discussion » Could someone tell me where this pipe goes please » 2024-11-12 00:47:23

As you've a 1.9 it must be the D or TD so bearing in mind the symptoms
I'll guess you may have a glow plug or glow plug relay problem.

#195 Re: General Discussion » Quiet here, is no news good news? » 2024-11-09 14:13:19

I bet there's some folk driving behind you who out of the blue, suddenly get a hankering for a bag of chips   big_smile  big_smile

#196 Re: Maintenance » Front sub frame...with very little metal left » 2024-11-09 14:09:24

OAT wrote:

I just had a subframe fitted on mine.   measured up all the hole spacing and brackets, etc and all looked good.

Unfortunately the cross member (the bit of the sub frame that the streering rack bolts to) has a slightly different profile to my old one.   The old one dropped a bit in the middle, the replacement I got raised slightly. Only about an inch different overall so it looked like it would still work.
Unfortunately when attempting to refit the rack, the pipes were fouling.  This needed a couple of spacers to make some clearence...Which of course shortened the bite of the fixing bolts into the alloy of the rack...which of course led to the thread stripping!

The saga is still ongoing.


Ouch!

I've had projects like that where you start out all starry eyed, enthusiastic and full of good intentions
and instead of things progressing nicely it starts to turn into a complete arse ache.
Good luck with it.

#197 Re: Maintenance » Front sub frame...with very little metal left » 2024-11-08 03:30:26

Ouch! sounds spendy
Considering the age and 36K mileage on that 1.9d lump,
the bad news is you've probably only got 20 years or 200,000 miles left in it now  big_smile

I had mine poked a while back by my local guy and was relieved when he said it looked pretty good
underneath apart from some possible sill attention needed for the next MOT which isnt too bad I suppose.

#198 General Discussion » Quiet here, is no news good news? » 2024-11-07 15:34:35

RegW
Replies: 4

It is for me luckily as mine is currently running fine. touch wood.
All I've had to do recently is fit a new pair of wiper blades
the new heater core makes it toasty in the cab, I hardly need to run the fan
to get it comfy.
I am musing over fitting some decent LED lighting in the cargo area now its often dark and dismal
this time of year, but mostly playing with  the old bike

#199 Re: General Discussion » 2005 Dispatch 2.0HDI - P0190 + P0380 » 2024-10-22 22:53:41

how did you change the tank pump?  do you have to drop the tank?

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