Purpose

I will try my best to provide detailed info on various cars and what is like to live with them, I have already produced a few for Jaguar-car-forums, I will do my best to be unbiased, but it will be hard for some cars. I will re-produce press releases and copy from other motoring news.
Showing posts with label Engine Control Module. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Engine Control Module. Show all posts

Sunday, 22 February 2015

UK RECALL #19 - VAUXHALL - Astra models recall for possible fire due to short circuit.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2015/016
Manufacturer Ref :15-C-004 
Make:VAUXHALL
Model :Astra J & Astra GTC (Diesel Engine)
Launch Date :06/02/2015
Numbers Involved :681
Build Start Date :27/02/2009
Build End Date :01/12/2010 
Recall Details
Concern :SHORT CIRCUIT WITH POSSIBILITY THAT FIRE MAY OCCUR
Description :If the radiator-cooling fan becomes blocked, there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn could cause damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to programme the Engine Control Module with the latest software.
Vehicle Id :A8000006 to B8035697
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)


Thursday, 8 January 2015

UK RECALL #30 INFINITI - Some cars can suffer from unintended acceleration (Oh Dear)

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/122
Manufacturer Ref :
Make:INFINITI
Model :Q50 &Q70
Launch Date :15/12/2014
Numbers Involved :453
Build Start Date :06/04/2010
Build End Date :18/07/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :UNINTENDED ACCELERATION
Description :It has been identified that under certain circumstances the throttle position sensor may send an error signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM). As a result the ECM may not operate as intended and the vehicle may accelerate gradually without the driver operating the throttle pedal. However, this acceleration can be overridden by application of the brakes.
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles to install new software of the ECM.
Vehicle Id :JN1BAAV37U0220001 to JN1BANV37U0230583
JN1BEAY51U0440012 to JN1CEAY51Z0100004
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)