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drennan
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Problems :(

Post by drennan »

Awryty peeps :) Car broke down 2 nyt lost power then wee puff a white smoke them wudny start it was just crankn. So a ran a vcds n it said engine start blocked by immobilizer went to start it n it just went thump then nothing asif its seazed.. :s any thoughts? Its not run dry checked engine oil and thought it mite of been the timing belt but that was changed bout a year ago check it just to be sure and its fine not snapped and teeth look ok. This is the vcds code

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1 Fault Found:
17978 - Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer
P1570 - 35-10 - - Intermittent
Readiness: 0100 1100
john.p.clegg
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Re: Problems :(

Post by john.p.clegg »

I would say white smoke is water...head gasket?..pull the plugs and try turning it over....then put your finger over the plug holes and see if you have good pressure on all 4 cylinders...

John :cry:
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