Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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Re: Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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1227808 is the correct one.
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Re: Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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ok i got the car back today and heres the correct codes my mechanic reckons it could be crank angle sensor now
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Re: Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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If the car actually stops and wont restart until its cooled down then it is quite possibily crank angle sensor ,but if the car starts for a moment and then stops (when ecu takes control of timing )then it could be the ecm.You need to put a led test light on the cas output when the problem occurs and check for on off pulse.
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Re: Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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yea man itll hunt for idle then stall.. sometimes i cant start it straight away and hold my foot on accelorator and itll hole idle round 1500rpm. sometimes itll take a bit to start. but ill chat that stuff tomorrow let you know how i go
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Re: Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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Sounds to me like a dodgy ecm.If the crank angle sensor shits itself it just wont start at all .
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Re: Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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i think i have a spare one here too. ill give that a run today and see if anything changes.
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Re: Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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i swapped it and no error codes...

lets hope thats all it was :)

thanks vn5000 and other guys :)

i have 3 memcals here as well how would i know what is what lol
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Re: Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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Good to hear.
If the memcals have a little silver sticker on them post up the numbers ,otherwise youll need to read them with a burner.
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Re: Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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one has a silver sticker and looks pretty standard which im guessing is....

one has no writing but on the chip it has a fueltronic logo.

and the 3rd one which i have in has a piece of paper in it that says sv50.... a few other numbers.

anyone on the gold coast have one of these burners?
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Re: Vn v8 auto, error code 42

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Yeah mate ,ive got a burner .PM me your Phone no. and we can work out a time / place to meet and ill read them for you . :thumbup: .I live in labrador.