4danes Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Just been to MoT my 1999, 2.3 Ford galaxy Mk1. Unfortunately it failed on Co emissions. Fast idle test :- CO. 1.35. Fail HC. 70. Pass Lamda. 0.972. PassSecond fast idle test. CO. 1.22. Fail HC. 87. pass Lambda. 0.965. PassNatural idle test. CO. 1.7 Fail.Engine oil temp. passEngine speed measurement. passEngine oil temp check, Temp gauge showed warm engine. Could you kind folks give me any idea how to sort this out please? Edited July 8, 2015 by 4danes Quote
BrianH Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 Start by checking your air filter - if its clogged it may be just that causing it.Otherwise you may need to have a look at the catalytic converter. You might find some benefit from a fuel system cleaner first though. Quote
viperclive Posted July 12, 2015 Report Posted July 12, 2015 Hi, as Brian suggested also when was plugs last changed? I fitted the ones with 3 prongs ie three sparks to give a better burn. Quote
gregers Posted July 12, 2015 Report Posted July 12, 2015 then drive it like you stole it for a tad to give it a good burn out. Quote
seatkid Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Looks like your catalytic converter is goosed. Note (even if the engine is running poor/rich) the cat is there to convert CO to CO2. Quote
viperclive Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Cats are about 50 or under from either ebay or euro car parts. Quote
BrianH Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Only thing i would say on the ones from ECP etc is don't expect them to last forever. Mine BARELY passed with one that had only just been fitted to replace the original one which had disintegrated into rust/holes and powered bits of cat due to misfires down to the coil pack. Waiting to see if it still works come this September. Quote
4danes Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Thank you for the help. Changed plugs, air filter, oil filter, fuel filter, BG44K in tank, just done bottom ball joint, next is handbrake cable & then that is it. Does anyone know th part number for the bulb that illuminates the heater knobs & also the clock please? Edited July 14, 2015 by 4danes Quote
Russats Posted July 14, 2015 Report Posted July 14, 2015 VW part number is 7M 0919040C http://www.partsbase.../vw-7m0919040c/ This I'd from an old thread hope it helps Quote
BrianH Posted July 14, 2015 Report Posted July 14, 2015 7204768 or 95NW 13464 AB is for the heater controls1006579 or 95VW 1364 BA for the clock When i've swapped them i found the only way I could get them was by removing bulb and taking to motor factors to identify - ford didn't have any and couldn't/wouldn't get any in either. This was the dash clocks bulbs though. Incidently a year later its gone again though. Quote
4danes Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Posted July 15, 2015 Thank you all for the help. Just rear coil spring to fit now. Borrowed a Co analyser & it is Ok now. Cheers folks. the Dane Bus lives. :35: Quote
4danes Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Posted July 19, 2015 Thank you for all your help. Passed its MoT. :40: Quote
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