Kalel Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Oh I almost forgot!!!!! The speedo goes nuts from time to time, I'm going 40-50mph and when I step on the pedal... It touches all the way round to max, then back down!! Didn't think much of it, but last night my "engine check" light popped up!! ^*heart attack*^ I googled for almost 1 hour, then used the old paperclip to diognostic box technique.. Code 42! Could be speed sensor, or blah blah... I'm pretty sure I need my speedo fixed..... Any experiences? Read somewhere average cost is £80 for a 2nd hand part and possible to diy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) Buggered speed de limiter / km/mph converter. The cheep ones brake and give that error often I believe. Trying nit to be a stick in the mud... All round tints will get you hastle from plod who will then check your insurance when they pull you. So make sure all mods (and I mean everything) is declared. And all is correct. Or you will loose your car. And have to pay even more to get it back I also hope you weren't suggesting falsifying documents with that Photoshop comment. I'm sure the jail term for that when you crash will be more than not having any insurance at all Edited September 3, 2010 by Guigsy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Buggered speed de limiter / km/mph converter. The cheep ones brake and give that error often I believe. I also hope you weren't suggesting falsifying documents with that Photoshop comment. I'm sure the jail term for that when you crash will be more than not having any insurance at all aby suggestions on how to fix this? Diy or mechanic? Plus... What sort of cost am I looking at? And me... No no no falsifying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Wouldn't know mine on my last spec worked fine and my uk car doesn't need one I've just seen it on here a few times. The search button I'm sure will bring things up for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Wouldn't know mine on my last spec worked fine and my uk car doesn't need one I've just seen it on here a few times. The search button I'm sure will bring things up for you Thanks anyway, search isn't always working. 100 different answers with 100 different solutions. But I'm assuming your right about the dodgy converter, could be. So guys, any help with my turbo timer, boost controller? Boost controller seems to idle at about -400? (i think, can't remember) acceleration increases it but wt heck is it for? And my turbo timer, has a on/off button & a "setting" button. Setting from 3 options. 1-100, 2-200, manual- 150, what it dooo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 That's mental pricing! I was £950 fully comp at 21 with 3 years NCB and 3 points! Congrats though on the purchase! This is on an NA-TT with all BPU mods declared. I'm in Aberdeen (AB14) if you want to check against that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 This is on an NA-TT with all BPU mods declared. I'm in Aberdeen (AB14) if you want to check against that Aberdeen? I'm guessing your area has low vehicle crime. And your lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I'm getting quotes of £3-4k on price comparison sites. 21 years old, 3 years no claims and 2 accidents, one was my fault. I also live in a nice area. I guess you have to phone for the best deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 I'm getting quotes of £3-4k on price comparison sites. 21 years old, 3 years no claims and 2 accidents, one was my fault. I also live in a nice area. I guess you have to phone for the best deals. On what car? Let me add my license is clean, no points/accidents or anything similar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 By god! My whole car cost less than half of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I paid 2k for my na when I was 21, at the same time if it was a TT it wouldve been 2300, that was with bell, no NCB my first time being insured in my own name Now it's dropped to around 1700 for a tt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I paid 2k for my na when I was 21, at the same time if it was a TT it wouldve been 2300, that was with bell, no NCB my first time being insured in my own name Now it's dropped to around 1700 for a tt. Only good thing about being old! My uk was £400 fully comp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Tell your fellow northerns to stop nicking/crashing cars then It's all about statistical risk analysis, nothing more than that. More claims in your area = higher insurance. Oh I almost forgot!!!!! The speedo goes nuts from time to time, I'm going 40-50mph and when I step on the pedal... It touches all the way round to max, then back down!! Didn't think much of it, but last night my "engine check" light popped up!! ^*heart attack*^ I googled for almost 1 hour, then used the old paperclip to diognostic box technique.. Code 42! Could be speed sensor, or blah blah... I'm pretty sure I need my speedo fixed..... Any experiences? Read somewhere average cost is £80 for a 2nd hand part and possible to diy. Code 42 is relatively easily solved if you're OK with a soldering iron and a pair of wire cutters. I would remove your dash panels (guides on here, just search for it), find the aftermarket speed converter (small matchbox-sized box with between 3 and 5 wires coming out of it, usually found behind the odometer or speedo dial). If you know what you're doing you can try removing it and reverting the wiring back to stock (to verify that it's the speed converter that's causing your code 42 and nothing else), but it almost always is the converter so you could skip that bit and but a decent converter: I recommend the Thor ones (search for it: they get discussed on here quite regularly), but not sure if they still make them. The cheap ones won't control things like your power steering or some of the other TT goodies very well, so worth spending approx £60-£100 on one. About your insurance: have you tried an insurance broker? They can sometimes negotiate a better deal on your behalf if your situation doesn't fit the "standard" risk profile that insurers like to cater for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Wow, In depth. Thanks a lot mate. I'll def check that asap. Anyone in my area think they can lend a hand? Insurance broker got me just over 3k and I found one just under so I agent with my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Have you tried these: Keith Michaels Liverpool Victoria Carole Nash Quoteline Direct A-Plan Adrian Flux These were my best six when I was ringing around for my TT. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 So guys, any help with my turbo timer, boost controller? Boost controller seems to idle at about -400? (i think, can't remember) acceleration increases it but wt heck is it for? And my turbo timer, has a on/off button & a "setting" button. Setting from 3 options. 1-100, 2-200, manual- 150, what it dooo? I think you will find unless its part of the alarm a turbotimer will invalidate your warranty. Plus they are a waste of space and money. Just drive it gently for a few mins before switching off. I know insurance has gone up but £3k ? OUCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 yeah turbo timers are for tools i saw a guy pull up in a mr2 next to mine at tesco. he got out in his suit. and then spent 5 mins next to his car making sure it was locked and the turbo timer was working properly before walking inside.... whats the point. he looked like a right plonker. I NEVER use mine (its on the alarm) and the car has done 154k and still on the origonal turbos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 I've just gotten the hang of it and it really seemd stupid. I'm always going to check if my doors locked, and timers counting down.... Wasting my time standing around my car waiting to "switch off"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I've just gotten the hang of it and it really seemd stupid. I'm always going to check if my doors locked, and timers counting down.... Wasting my time standing around my car waiting to "switch off"... It's MUCH better to drive the car slowly rather than have it sitting there idling. No point in turbo timers at all IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 It's MUCH better to drive the car slowly rather than have it sitting there idling. No point in turbo timers at all IMO. 100% agreed. Now as for the "apexi boost control" unit in my car.. What it doo? I can't read the thing properly. Idles at -400 (approx, as it goes up and down) when I hit the peddle to the metal it starts from 0 and goes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 100% agreed. Now as for the "apexi boost control" unit in my car.. What it doo? I can't read the thing properly. Idles at -400 (approx, as it goes up and down) when I hit the peddle to the metal it starts from 0 and goes up It's a boost/vaccum gauge. Numbers under 0 are vaccum and over are the boost your turbos are making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 It's a boost/vaccum gauge. Numbers under 0 are vaccum and over are the boost your turbos are making. So there's nothing for me to do to it? I just read it? Also I have no guages in the car? I mean like the turbo guages etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 So there's nothing for me to do to it? I just read it? Also I have no guages in the car? I mean like the turbo guages etc. Well yeah, although I suppose the reading might be on a boost controller as well. No idea without seeing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Well yeah, although I suppose the reading might be on a boost controller as well. No idea without seeing it Lol tell me how to upload photos from an iPhone I'll upload some pics! And it does write "apexi boost controller" on the box with the figures. And next to it I have the fcon (which i've read is an ecu system to support my aftermarket upgrades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Lol tell me how to upload photos from an iPhone I'll upload some pics! And it does write "apexi boost controller" on the box with the figures. And next to it I have the fcon (which i've read is an ecu system to support my aftermarket upgrades! Sounds like a nice spec, and I expect it is a boost controller but I'd suggest you don't play with it until you confirm exactly what spec you have and what it all does. Otherwise you'll damage things and worst case will blow your engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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