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Madridboy Apr 8th 2010 9:31 am
Re: Whooops
 
Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 8481524)
Heh heh

Well, if I thought the problems were over, now the emissions control malfunction light is permanently on, which is computer operated. I assume disconnecting the battery has not been to its liking

Any ideas anyone? :(
Sounds like the lambda sensor.

Mitzyboy Apr 8th 2010 9:42 am
Re: Whooops
 
Originally Posted by Madridboy (Post 8482649)
Sounds like the lambda sensor.
Isnt that a gearbox sensor? :confused:

Madridboy Apr 8th 2010 9:45 am
Re: Whooops
 
Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 8482664)
Isnt that a gearbox sensor? :confused:
No it reads the emissions (oxygen content) in your exhaust pipe, may have come loose but if it needs replacing they're pretty cheap and you don't need OEM parts, cheaper and quick enough to have sent from UK by post I'd imagine.

edit: If this fails your fuel mixture will not be correct.

Dick Dasterdly Apr 8th 2010 11:40 am
Re: Whooops
 
Originally Posted by Madridboy (Post 8482670)
No it reads the emissions (oxygen content) in your exhaust pipe, may have come loose but if it needs replacing they're pretty cheap and you don't need OEM parts, cheaper and quick enough to have sent from UK by post I'd imagine.

edit: If this fails your fuel mixture will not be correct.
Jeez,you got to get those emissions under control Mitzy,..can cause you all sorts of problems,.....maybe if you try cutting back on the Spanish beer.;)

Whooops...!!!

Mitzyboy Apr 8th 2010 9:22 pm
Re: Whooops
 
Originally Posted by Madridboy (Post 8482670)
No it reads the emissions (oxygen content) in your exhaust pipe, may have come loose but if it needs replacing they're pretty cheap and you don't need OEM parts, cheaper and quick enough to have sent from UK by post I'd imagine.

edit: If this fails your fuel mixture will not be correct.
Ok, strange ... I have a lambda sensor on my gearbox
Just going to have it put on a computer to check

Rotor Apr 8th 2010 9:56 pm
Re: Whooops
 
Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 8483837)
Ok, strange ... I have a lambda sensor on my gearbox
Just going to have it put on a computer to check
You will have a reverse switch and maybe a speedo sensor but not a lambda/lander sensor on your gearbox.

VFR Apr 9th 2010 1:09 am
Re: Whooops
 
Jon its "likely" to be a fault with the EPG / 02 sensor (as others have said) but check simple things first as Rotor has said ie vacum pipes / leads etc that may have been disturbed.
Think I read once (?) that if the fuel cap was not fitted properly on some cars it could cause this.

Of course the main dealers diagnostic tool should pinpoint it quickly & you could then order the part from the UK if you can wait for it to arrive & use the FTO meanwhile.

Mitzyboy Apr 9th 2010 1:23 am
Re: Whooops
 
Originally Posted by Rotor (Post 8483878)
You will have a reverse switch and maybe a speedo sensor but not a lambda/lander sensor on your gearbox.
Oh well .... its just what the FTO parts dealer called it, as I need a new one

Originally Posted by playamonte (Post 8484151)
Jon its "likely" to be a fault with the EPG / 02 sensor (as others have said) but check simple things first as Rotor has said ie vacum pipes / leads etc that may have been disturbed.
Think I read once (?) that if the fuel cap was not fitted properly on some cars it could cause this.

Of course the main dealers diagnostic tool should pinpoint it quickly & you could then order the part from the UK if you can wait for it to arrive & use the FTO meanwhile.
Been for the fault check and it bought up a speed sensor fault, however the machine re set it, and the emissions light has now gone out. He thinks it was to do with the battery being disconnected and said if it comes back on then it should go to a dealer

Rotor Apr 9th 2010 1:59 am
Re: Whooops
 
Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 8484175)
Oh well .... its just what the FTO parts dealer called it, as I need a new one



Been for the fault check and it bought up a speed sensor fault, however the machine re set it, and the emissions light has now gone out. He thinks it was to do with the battery being disconnected and said if it comes back on then it should go to a dealer
Yep , leaving the battery disconnected , particulary on late cars can result in a very big bill , ie grua to main agent , labour to reset the fault codes etc.


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