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Dec 14th, 2015, 18:24 | #1 |
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2002 Factory Fitted LPG issues. Repair or scrap it?
I think its old news, the NECAM factory fitted LPG system problems. I have spend all day reading here but could not determine what to do next.
Please do not assume I have not done my reading, and I appologise for the long text (trying to make it structured and detailed) What Next?
I am very frustrated with this but ranting about it solves nothing, so I come for your help and guidance, before deciding to scrap this big spender and switch for a less spendy VW Diesel. Before Servicing Some servicing
After Servicing
LPG fitter told me there is nothing else he can do. Now what? I sometimes feel like getting petrol and lighting the S80 on fire. Driving me insane... Lets bear in mind, this car is worth £400 and spends 13 L/100km (22mpg). Only scrapyard will buy it off me, specially with this malfunction. But if its running smooth in LPG, I will keep it a couple of years untill I find a V50/V60/V70. THank you for your thoughts.
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Love the sound system and safety. Unhappy with the faulty LPG. Looking for help. 2002 Volvo S80 bi-fuel estate 1999 Astra van LPG fitted 1984 Cherokee V6 2.8 LPG |
Dec 14th, 2015, 19:55 | #2 |
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If when it is running on LPG it runs smoothly then my first step would be new solenoids on both the tank and front end.
As you are finding with what you have spent already as the faults build up with these factory systems it does not take long to spend what a new front end installation would have cost |
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Dec 14th, 2015, 20:17 | #3 | |
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Indeed. Was frustrating. Luckily the car was cheap (£400) but is becoming a money pit if I insist on repairing the LPG and will never get it sold above £350 for sure. Only scrap.
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Dec 19th, 2015, 17:53 | #4 |
Classic P80 1999 BiFuel
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I have a big bet that what you see is your stepper motor. There is an inherent design fault with these. I fix it. Better than new. I have a six in my stash at present. Might be able to sort something out on exchange basis for your core. I fix 'em. £250.00 or less if you coem to me, and if I'm wrong, I charge you nothing. But I 'm not. And I'll share all I know into the bargain. The vaporiser will cause rough running or more liekly poor or no starting. Doubt its solenoids.
But I am afraid I no longer help without your core first. I've found I don't get the cores back otherwise. PM me.
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Dec 20th, 2015, 08:03 | #5 |
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I would agree, I used to run a bi-fuel S60 and had similar symptoms, a new stepper cured it. Unfortunately 'CNG' wasn't fixing them then - I had a look myself but couldn't suss it out so bought new.
Incidentally on mine the faulty stepper showed a DTC (gaseous motor or something like that) on vida. It may be worth getting your fault codes read if you haven't already so try and confirm the fault. If you're wondering I only got rid of the S60 as we needed an estate with the arrival of kids, couldn't get the pram in the S60 boot - I had to turn to diesel as I couldn't find a bi-fuel V70 at the time. Last edited by reggit; Dec 20th, 2015 at 08:06. |
Dec 20th, 2015, 09:09 | #6 | |
Classic P80 1999 BiFuel
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See below. "Doubt it's your solenoid(s)."
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Dec 20th, 2015, 10:17 | #7 |
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I bet not many people would bid on that. I usually find 'Apostrophe' sells for more!
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Dec 24th, 2015, 03:24 | #8 |
Classic P80 1999 BiFuel
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Oh dear, egg-on-face, you're so right.
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