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06 Ford Fiesta computer

boffin54321 · 2010-11-17 16:46:44

Hi, Anybody have any issues with the engine computer going on a fiesta. Left the car in for a service and only got it back when computer went on it. Cost €1,100 to repair (including labour). I'm a bit suspicious it went just after getting service done. Any advice?

17-11-2010 4:46pm

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boffin54321

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Hi,

Anybody have any issues with the engine computer going on a fiesta. Left the car in for a service and only got it back when computer went on it. Cost €1,100 to repair (including labour).

I'm a bit suspicious it went just after getting service done. Any advice?

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#2 17-11-2010 4:48pm

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When you say computer are you referring to the car's ECU which manages the entire electronics in the car or the onboard computer that displays mpg, speed, etc?

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#3 17-11-2010 4:50pm

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It's the cars ECU unit

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#4 17-11-2010 5:04pm

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It's not unheard of for a car's ECU to fail, it's an electronic component so it can fail. Not sure it's a common issue on the Fiesta though, at least I hope not as my sister has one. Unless you can prove that the garage caused the ECU to fail I don't think there is really alot that can be done.

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