Hi,
I had my car (mk3 Ford Fiesta) tested yesterday and it failed on the following things:
001 Nearside stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released [1.3.2c]
002 Offside stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released [1.3.2c]
003 Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive [7.3.2b]
004 Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive [7.3.2b]
005 Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits [7.3.2b]
006 Nearside outer front constant velocity joint gaiter split [2.5.C.1a]
Apparently, the main thing I have to worry about is the emissions. The tester said that a number of things could have caused it to fail on that, from needing a new air filter to other more expensive stuff (Which I can't remember). I've been reading that it's wise to make sure the engine is hot before you get it tested, which I didn't do. Other than that, what could have caused it to fail on this, and how would I go about finding out what exactly needs sorting?
Do garages charge much to do emissions tests? Cause if not, I'll give the car a good thrashing and then get it tested. Maybe I should also buy a new air filter as well, just in case?
What about the other stuff as well? The stop lights stay on permanently. What could be causing that, and how would I resolve it? And what about the nearside outer front constant velocity joint gaiter? How would I get that sorted?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated...[/b]
I had my car (mk3 Ford Fiesta) tested yesterday and it failed on the following things:
001 Nearside stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released [1.3.2c]
002 Offside stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released [1.3.2c]
003 Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive [7.3.2b]
004 Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive [7.3.2b]
005 Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits [7.3.2b]
006 Nearside outer front constant velocity joint gaiter split [2.5.C.1a]
Apparently, the main thing I have to worry about is the emissions. The tester said that a number of things could have caused it to fail on that, from needing a new air filter to other more expensive stuff (Which I can't remember). I've been reading that it's wise to make sure the engine is hot before you get it tested, which I didn't do. Other than that, what could have caused it to fail on this, and how would I go about finding out what exactly needs sorting?
Do garages charge much to do emissions tests? Cause if not, I'll give the car a good thrashing and then get it tested. Maybe I should also buy a new air filter as well, just in case?
What about the other stuff as well? The stop lights stay on permanently. What could be causing that, and how would I resolve it? And what about the nearside outer front constant velocity joint gaiter? How would I get that sorted?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated...[/b]