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lagonda51
02-12-2009, 12:28 AM
Hi all! Recently the yellow engine managment light has come on, on the message window of dash instrument panel, wondering if anything to do with HO2S sensors ? on exhaust. Have booked in for diagnostic test on Friday with local dealer, but any experiences and thoughts to this problem greatly received to prepare me for the worst. lagonda51.

black olive
04-12-2009, 08:46 AM
you can get a low cost fault analyser/code reader that should spit out an engine management fault code. see here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U380-OBD-2-II-EOBD-OBD2-Fault-Code-Reader-Scanner-UK_W0QQitemZ270328306981QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diag nostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item3ef0d29d25

this would confirm the dealers diagnostics- alternatively you could use it to clear the fault code and see if it reappears.

I used one of these to successfully detetct a faulty coil pack.

ksilver
04-12-2009, 09:43 AM
The light could indicate a multitude of (potential) problems, like Black Olive I have a low-cost code reader and it is a really handy thing to have in the car.

Martin
04-12-2009, 12:50 PM
you can get a low cost fault analyser/code reader that should spit out an engine management fault code. see here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U380-OBD-2-II-EOBD-OBD2-Fault-Code-Reader-Scanner-UK_W0QQitemZ270328306981QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diag nostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item3ef0d29d25

this would confirm the dealers diagnostics- alternatively you could use it to clear the fault code and see if it reappears.

I used one of these to successfully detetct a faulty coil pack.

Yes sound idea just bought one. One question were is the connector unit in the car? Martin Still smiling :D:D loving every minute

ksilver
04-12-2009, 01:23 PM
One question were is the connector unit in the car?

Just above your right foot.

Contemporary
04-12-2009, 02:40 PM
or more specifically by your right knee in full view under the dash ;)

Martin
04-12-2009, 04:16 PM
or more specifically by your right knee in full view under the dash ;)



Thanks found it :)

V8 Novi
04-12-2009, 06:01 PM
you can get a low cost fault analyser/code reader that should spit out an engine management fault code. see here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U380-OBD-2-II-EOBD-OBD2-Fault-Code-Reader-Scanner-UK_W0QQitemZ270328306981QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diag nostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item3ef0d29d25

this would confirm the dealers diagnostics- alternatively you could use it to clear the fault code and see if it reappears.

I used one of these to successfully detetct a faulty coil pack.

Just ordered one - been meaning to for some time. That link finds the cheapest one on eBay - well done you! And thanks

Colin

black olive
04-12-2009, 10:08 PM
no probs- Im not tight- just thrifty.
certainly sorted my problem and at that price less than half a T4 session

V8 Novi
05-12-2009, 03:59 PM
Code reader arrived this morning, no more than twelve hours after I ordered it! Remarkable! I'll be leaving positive feedback all right!

And thanks again for the link, Steve.

Colin