B18C2 Issues - Again

**SHARPiE** · 24-06-2011 07:14 PM

OK, in short they have no idea what is causing the issues.
They've inspected and tested the main relay and this is all fine and the solder is as it should be.
Spark plugs - fine
Thermostat - fine

On monday they're going to isolate the fuel pump and give that a test... It was installed as "brand new" not too long ago, so I doubt this is the problem unless something is causing it to fail.

I have to sum up my options:
- keep throwing money at the car in hope that they find the fault (the car also has body damage which will be around $3000 inc. re-spray)
- possibly have a look at selling the car as complete but not working?

Thoughts?
Is there any thing else to have a look at?
Does anyone know a Teg guru in SA?

**SHARPiE** · 27-06-2011 10:42 AM

Spoke to the mechanic this morning.
It turns out the person I spoke to on Friday afternoon was the owner, and not the mechanic working on my car (he had left for the day).
The mechanic took the Main Relay into a specialist over the weekend and here's the good news:
"He has confirmed there is dry and cracked solder on the Relay".

dougie_504 - I've rep'd you

Now to wait for an update from the mechanic later in the day to see if it's fixed...

**beeza** · 27-06-2011 11:05 AM

Nice!

I was thinking the ICM..

**dc2r-0636** · 27-06-2011 01:15 PM

awesome thats a good outcome

**Bludger** · 27-06-2011 02:01 PM

Car won't start if engine is warm
Car cuts out/stalls while driving and accelerating
Car Idles at 500 once warm - Too Low

1st two points are dead set giveaway main relay, don't know about low idle though.

**SHARPiE** · 27-06-2011 02:19 PM

The person they took the relay to has removed the bad solder from the faulty terminals and has re-soldered it back up.
They are about to start testing.

**SHARPiE** · 27-06-2011 04:19 PM

The news continues to get better!
Mechanic has now installed the main relay, they've tested it cold start and warm start, and all is working as it should.

I'll be the judge of that

Thank you all, I'll report back.

**dougie_504** · 27-06-2011 05:00 PM

brilliant

**SHARPiE** · 27-06-2011 06:35 PM

Update: car seems to be running a lot smoother. The car starts when it's warm, but the idling on warm start is around 700-800, which is bearable. Looks good. Thanks again!