Thanks kfk its the wifes car that is used mainly in town for the school run so 99% of all runs are short were the engine never truely warms up, you diagnosous was spot on, the dash board has been lit up this last two days fuel additive low, unblock diesel filter, anti pollution problem, the asr/esp also quit, the engine was way down on power it would not rev over 3500rpm and the engine light was on. I drove it for 10 miles in 4th gear at 2500rpm turned around still no difference drove for 4 miles in 2nd gear at 4000 rpm still no difference, stopped switched off the engine and when I restarted 15 minutes later all faults were cleared and the car ran as per normal. I assume that the exhaust particulate filter was clogged promting the ecu to half the power to the engine in case of damage, this reduction in power must have effected the esp/asr? The long drive at full operating temperture must have cleared the filter. Anyways alls well now thanks for the advice if only all faults were this easily cured. :lol: