If you have a late model MGF or a TF (clearly you will not be wanting hydragas pumped if you have a TF), I can offer a basic electronic diagnostic service for your car.
Cars produced after 2000 (most Mk 2 MGFs) and all TFs have a MEMS3 engine management control system. This has a diagnostic port under the steering wheel, which specific equipment can be attached to. This can either be done by a handheld reader to look for faults, or a more in-depth analysis can be carried out on a laptop *(I have just upgraded to Windows 7 and have not checked the laptop still works but still have the handreader).
Why would I need this?
The reader (when used with laptop) can identify the following
- Engine RPM
- Calculated Load Value
- Coolant Temperature
- Fuel System Status
- Vehicle Speed
- Short Term Fuel Trim
- Long Term Fuel Trim
- Intake Manifold Pressure
- Timing Advance
- Intake Air Temperature
- Air Flow Rate
- Absolute Throttle Position
- Oxygen sensor voltages/associated short term fuel trims
- Fuel System status
- Fuel Pressure
- Many others...
I am sorry, but if your MGF is a Mk1 style (before 2000) then the engine managment unit is different and I cannot read the data.
This will be free of charge to people getting hydragas pumping, but for TF owners, will require a very small charge (can cost around £40 at a dealer!!!)