They really are rubbish. I am glad that I found your channel, it has firmly put me off ever buying a motor home. Motels and Hotels for me, or home, that's the sweet spot.
Hi I resealed my scuttle plate a few weeks back. I took all the original tape off, cleaned, primed and used high quality black silicon sealant. I also used corrosion converter spray on the injectors -
Light on dash came on while on hols in France it was brake wear sensor, commercial garage in France replaced front pads light went off on the way home light back on ,took each wheel off couldn't find any problem ,so decided to remove earth lead from starter battery for 5/10 min put back on light went out and has never come back on (2017 Fiat Ducato)
Our carado is only just over 1 year old and it's got a hot starting problem, voltage goes to under 10 volts when ignition off after a long drive, after 15 mins or so back to normal, fiat or dealer can't find the fault. All my research has left to this engine ground issue but I haven't got round to it yet. It's a pain, we can't stop for petrol after a long drive cos the van won't start. Your way more handy than me so just thought it could be a quick easy check for you, anyway hope it all works out for you, really like your vlogs btw, thanks, gary
Should have got the friend to do a regen on the engine to clear the dPF problem with camper and is they are not get driven hard enough and dPF get clogged up and put the van in limp mode time and time again throw engine light on when warm
Jog, Didn’t one of the euro garages diagnose the ECU ? they likely had a more sophisticated OBD reader like your mate has. There’s plenty of good miles left in your Burstner, don’t overthink things, if it had been a UK breakdown (minus the drama!) you’d be in a different state of mind and not thinking of changing. Panel vans are great but a big step down on the habitation side if you ask me
@@jonathanmarshall6790 yes it’s been a lot of pressure, yes you are right the garage in Trieste mentioned ECU and tbh thought he was just trying to get rid off me quoting lots of € Hopefully 🤞 we will sort it out.
@@MOHOTELADVENTURES jof I’m a great believer in you can be an expert in one thing and a novice in others , I can see it’s doing your head in the and it’s , not worth it mate book it in and take a chill pill ( a cold sherb) and let them fix it 👍
Is this a peugeot/citroen engine? If so the french like to number the injectors with number 1 being at the flywheel end and number 4 at the timing belt end. It causes a lot of confusion for diagnosing which cylinder is at fault.
@@MOHOTELADVENTURES mine is stored on a very slight slope and when it rained the recess where the injectors are was full of water as you say shocking for what they cost . Good luck 🤞 with whoever it goes too be fixed I feel for you both 🙏
Jof. I put black electrical tape along between the windscreen and the scuttle panel. Stops the water running down. Best to take scuttle off and give a good clean first. Will replace yearly as tape will come off but it's temporary in case windscreen has to come out.
Ongoing DPF issues with our Burstner. Driven less than 2000 miles and it’s back at Fiat again as engine warning light back on for the 2nd time since August!
I feel for you Jof! Modern engines with all their sensors, emmision reduction components etc can be an nightmire when things go wrong. You're right to look at the windscreen seal issue, that is well known and does dump water into the injector screw-in recess. I'd do as you are, get it booked into a competent Fiat Professional dealer ( hard to come by!) to see what they say. Adams Morley in Portsmouth have a good reputation, bit far from you but worth considering. Best of luck.
@@MOHOTELADVENTURES You've had so many great memories in his van, the solution to the problem is probably pretty trivial. See what Fiat say and go from there, I'm sure you'll be back exploring with a fixed van soon!
Speak to local traders and garages to see who they use for specialist diesel diagnostics as some of these specialists don’t need to advertise, have you looked at your glow plugs as these often bring up a service light or engine management light and an emissions fault light if you have one !
@@MOHOTELADVENTURES I commented before the video finished and saw that 🤭 we used to use a company called a c tropics in I think Essex and BBA reman in Rochester Kent for that sort of thing both by mailing them the part. Will continue to watch for updates 👍🏻🇬🇧
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They really are rubbish. I am glad that I found your channel, it has firmly put me off ever buying a motor home. Motels and Hotels for me, or home, that's the sweet spot.
@@peterobertson2086 totally understand, can be heaven or hell sometimes admittedly💯👌
Hi I resealed my scuttle plate a few weeks back. I took all the original tape off, cleaned, primed and used high quality black silicon sealant.
I also used corrosion converter spray on the injectors -
@@robwilcox561 great job Rob it has to be done 👍🏼 💯🚍🏨
Light on dash came on while on hols in France it was brake wear sensor, commercial garage in France replaced front pads light went off on the way home light back on ,took each wheel off couldn't find any problem ,so decided to remove earth lead from starter battery for 5/10 min put back on light went out and has never come back on (2017 Fiat Ducato)
@@ChristopherKing-b7e nice one good information 👌💯
Could u recommend an obd reader that you can clear codes for a diy’er , that you can plug in and Bluetooth through ur phone?
Did you see the one we purchased Richard?
Another picture in the latest video.👌💯
@@MOHOTELADVENTURES no I didn’t sorry I’ll av another look at
Should never rev a engine hard when cold
There's been a lot of issues with engine ground straps degrading on these vehicles, it's situated just below and right to the air filter box
@@garynoslen1980 appreciate that Gary cheers 🙏
@@garynoslen1980 definitely going for another look 👀 something 5 years old?
Our carado is only just over 1 year old and it's got a hot starting problem, voltage goes to under 10 volts when ignition off after a long drive, after 15 mins or so back to normal, fiat or dealer can't find the fault. All my research has left to this engine ground issue but I haven't got round to it yet. It's a pain, we can't stop for petrol after a long drive cos the van won't start. Your way more handy than me so just thought it could be a quick easy check for you, anyway hope it all works out for you, really like your vlogs btw, thanks, gary
@@garynoslen1980 thanks Gary appreciate the heads up on that, hopefully 🤞 you get to sort your problem.🙏🚍💯🤞
Should have got the friend to do a regen on the engine to clear the dPF problem with camper and is they are not get driven hard enough and dPF get clogged up and put the van in limp mode time and time again throw engine light on when warm
@@markotoole4201 I tend to drive pretty hard tbh Mark. 👌
Jog, Didn’t one of the euro garages diagnose the ECU ? they likely had a more sophisticated OBD reader like your mate has. There’s plenty of good miles left in your Burstner, don’t overthink things, if it had been a UK breakdown (minus the drama!) you’d be in a different state of mind and not thinking of changing. Panel vans are great but a big step down on the habitation side if you ask me
@@jonathanmarshall6790 yes it’s been a lot of pressure, yes you are right the garage in Trieste mentioned ECU and tbh thought he was just trying to get rid off me quoting lots of €
Hopefully 🤞 we will sort it out.
Jof whilst I reckon you are a guy who knows about engine thingies why not just book it in and getting it sorted ?
@@WilliamStacey-r6i first thing tomorrow morning 🤞💯
@@MOHOTELADVENTURES jof I’m a great believer in you can be an expert in one thing and a novice in others , I can see it’s doing your head in the and it’s , not worth it mate book it in and take a chill pill ( a cold sherb) and let them fix it 👍
Is this a peugeot/citroen engine? If so the french like to number the injectors with number 1 being at the flywheel end and number 4 at the timing belt end. It causes a lot of confusion for diagnosing which cylinder is at fault.
@@thegreyman8013 Renault do the same, as far as I know this engine starts we cylinder 1 at the belts end..🤞
Jof there a place in uffculme that is very good with ecu next to the mill
@@kevindown1106 thanks 🙏 Kev appreciated💯
I feal your pain I'm just the same atb
@@gazwolves9489 cheers 🙏
Good luck with fiat had to wait 6 weeks then they couldn’t fix it had to go elsewhere lol
@@randlcars4582 shocking 😮
Hope you can get it fixed jof we miss your adventures good luck ❤ Chris/ Jan
@@ChristopherWilliamson-n2q yes real shame we had to cut the trip short, was absolutely gutted, so much stress, but onwards and upwards 👆 💯🚍🤞❤️❤️
I feel for you mate,hope gets sorted soon. 👍
@@SaintsTravels cheers Carl will get there soon🤞
I was looking at my trim last weekend and it’s the same very poorly fitted , also the drain holes block with leaves residue etc a really bad design
@@richardwatts9093 shocking build quality Richard, until you start uncovering this stuff and the damage the water causes can be to late 🤔💯
@@MOHOTELADVENTURES mine is stored on a very slight slope and when it rained the recess where the injectors are was full of water as you say shocking for what they cost . Good luck 🤞 with whoever it goes too be fixed I feel for you both 🙏
@@richardwatts9093 ❤️❤️🚍🤞
Jof. I put black electrical tape along between the windscreen and the scuttle panel. Stops the water running down. Best to take scuttle off and give a good clean first. Will replace yearly as tape will come off but it's temporary in case windscreen has to come out.
@@stephenclarke2513 definitely a good idea Stephen..👌
You have to code in injectors?
Yes it was done later today mentioned in the video… thanks 🙏
Ongoing DPF issues with our Burstner. Driven less than 2000 miles and it’s back at Fiat again as engine warning light back on for the 2nd time since August!
Totally shocking 😮
I feel for you Jof! Modern engines with all their sensors, emmision reduction components etc can be an nightmire when things go wrong. You're right to look at the windscreen seal issue, that is well known and does dump water into the injector screw-in recess. I'd do as you are, get it booked into a competent Fiat Professional dealer ( hard to come by!) to see what they say. Adams Morley in Portsmouth have a good reputation, bit far from you but worth considering. Best of luck.
@@y0rkiebar thanks 🙏 was a place in the back of my mind when we were at Southampton, thanks for sharing.🙏💯
@@MOHOTELADVENTURES You've had so many great memories in his van, the solution to the problem is probably pretty trivial. See what Fiat say and go from there, I'm sure you'll be back exploring with a fixed van soon!
Speak to local traders and garages to see who they use for specialist diesel diagnostics as some of these specialists don’t need to advertise, have you looked at your glow plugs as these often bring up a service light or engine management light and an emissions fault light if you have one !
@@AJ-qn6gd thinking 🤔 we may have an ECU issue 👌
@@MOHOTELADVENTURES I commented before the video finished and saw that 🤭 we used to use a company called a c tropics in I think Essex and BBA reman in Rochester Kent for that sort of thing both by mailing them the part. Will continue to watch for updates 👍🏻🇬🇧