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  1. Andrew Bennett
    Turns out the Hydraulic Control Unit piston was stuck. This has been freed up and is now, apparently, running OK. I am off to pick it up tomorrow. I've learnt a lot about the VVC mechanism through this problem and big thanks to Andrew R who has given lots of good advice and gone out of his way to help.
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    update. Car is back with GP7. Solenoids replaced and wiring checked. So that's the two easy bits done but problem remains. ECU now been sent to Kmaps to be checked and if that proves to be OK they will start checking the VVC itself.
  3. Andrew Bennett
    Can I have first dibs on shower cap please?
  4. Andrew Bennett
    Thanks very much you are a star. Is it safe to drive (conservatively) until fixed? I am not confident in doing this myself and it's under warranty. But It won't get looked at until next week and Easter weekend is coming up with decent weather!
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    So I managed to find the OBD port and following your instructions connected ok. Cleared fault codes and two new ones came up P0443 Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit and P1521 (no description against this code) my reader didn't enable me to see data for some of the parameters you refer to but engine coolant looked OK at 148 degrees F. MAP was fluctuating quite a bit 0.22 to 0.35 B1S1 O2V (0.08 to 0.70V), B1S1 O2% (-0.80 to 4.70%)and B1S2 O2V (fairly constant 0.46V) were all giving readings but B1S2 O2% was constant at 0% I have no idea what these mean!
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    Thanks. Yes I do have a OBDII scanner. I didn't think a 2003 car would be readable but if you think it will be I'll try. Sod's Law I am in London tomorrow so will try on Wednesday. Fortunately the car is under warranty from the dealer I bought it from but pain in the behind if it has to go back just as the weather picks up.
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    A question for a the K series experts out there. I acquired a 2003 1.8 VVC a few months ago and have only started to stretch its legs. I noticed that I am hitting the rev limiter at 6,000 rpm (in all gears) although when I say hit the rev limiter it could also be misfiring as I am not sure I could tell the difference. Apparently the rev limiter should be at 7,100. Somebody on local whatsapp group (very helpful bunch) asked whether the VVC is kicking in at 4,000 and it's not something I noticed but as I haven't driven another VVC I can't compare. The engine has done 12,000 miles and from what I can see from documentation is standard. Any views on rev limiter vs missfire and possible causes? Thanks
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