"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
11/21/2018 at 20:52 • Filed to: None
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"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
11/21/2018 at 20:52 • Filed to: None | 1
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Got my fancy Bluetooth ODB2 reader today. Plug it in and got the answer I was looking for. Cylinder 1 misfire, and a ignition sequence error.
One thing this doesn’t tell me is if the problem is the plug or the coil. However I do know it’s not the injector, or IACV two other possibilities to chase the symptoms.
Now if you’re going to replace plugs you might as well do coils since you have to remove one to get to the other. So I ordered a set of 6 of both. I intend to keep this car for the long haul so doing all of the made since. Plus 1 could and 1 plug cost about 50 bucks vs 200 for all 6 of each.
Oh the dongle and app set that I got is called Blue Driver. Other mentioned that this one is over priced, but I’m happy with my purchase thus far. I’m almost looking forward to using it again! I also found out that I need rear brake pads. Oh that distributer gear code is for an “unexpected” reset. Probably has something to do with that time my AWD went out...
The real fun part will be getting to the last two plugs... not sure how you do that as they are under a cowl, I’m guessing there’s a way to take that off. I’ll have to look it up, I’m not the only Joe Shmoe who is too cheap to take his E90 to a proper technician.
Also big shout out to the USPS worker who delivered this package at like 6 pm even though I’d already gotten an email from Amazon saying it wouldn’t be delivered today due to delays in transit. My regular mail came at 2:30 like normal, and the put of nowhere dude shows up and delivers this one package. What a legend!
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/21/2018 at 21:38 |
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Nice! I have a WiFi dongle, but can’t leave it plugged in because the OBDII port in my car draws power constantly, even if the ignition is off, and also there is no password on it’s WiFi network, lol.
CompactLuxuryFan
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/21/2018 at 21:39 |
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Tons of E90 diy tutorials out there. I looked one up for coils and plugs when I thought mine were up and it looked super simple! The cowl is cake. Good luck!
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
11/21/2018 at 22:49 |
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That’s a good point about it getting constant power, I should go unplug it,
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> CompactLuxuryFan
11/21/2018 at 23:11 |
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Yup first result inn Youtube was a very detailed video. Never thought I’d need female torques bits.
Future Heap Owner
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
11/22/2018 at 02:41 |
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The idea of d riving around with an open WiFi network connected to my car’s CAN bus scares me. But then again I both work in computer security and am paranoid.
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> Future Heap Owner
11/22/2018 at 05:24 |
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I have a base '09 Accent so my car is basic enough I doubt anybody could really do anything, but still, I never leave it in!
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/22/2018 at 05:27 |
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I imagine it's a small amount that would take awhile to do anything, but may as well unplug when not using it! :)