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Yes bignev - for a period. The computer counts the incidence of the code NOT happening and removes it from short-term memory [and display], it does however remain in long-term until its cleared with a diagnostic scanner. For example code 12 is thrown if the system voltage drops too far beyond the normal range, this could just be that the battery has been disconnected to charge the battery it will be wiped from short-term in about 15-20 starts.In this case code 13

Great, glad to hear it @@Expoman That adds up to my thinking that this has a large list of problems that cause the same/similar symptoms hence being so tricky to pin down. I'm still getting bad starts so think there is more to be done so I'll get on with that in warmer weather. Did a lot of driving today, snow and -2 temperatures and no problems though. The non-return-valve idea was talked about, QinteQ mentioned it to me a few weeks back when we were having a catch up in his lads garage and sounds a sensible idea if you think that's the issue, though it's more of a sticking-plaster solution than finding the root cause. Also, anyone in the UK know where to source the fuel filter (rear edition beside tank) assembly so I can order one as thinking it's worth doing at some point.

Incidentally - Mrs Nello's 500X was in the main Fiat dealer last week for a warranty repair. We were given a new Tipo for the day. Geek spot of the day award goes to me as I noticed they use the same side indicator lights as the Delta. We should probably start a shared/common parts thread..............

Er, just a thought, but don't the codes stay in the memory unless they are cleared? Does it run fine now? If so it could now be ok but still showing history codes. My abs sensor ring did exactly that. On all 3 of my 3.3 petrols the radiator cooling fan comes on before it's up to temp, possibly say 1/4 mark, then off, then settles to an expected pattern - if it's ruddy hot, or the AC is on, it runs.

Yeah well it will take an hour or so I suppose but as they really aren't that essential they are lots on my priority list, next job to run the VX engine again for longer and try to get it vaguely set up right.

I've not seen a Delta for over 6 months now... See Delta's really are a cheap way into exclusivity!