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  1. D8EAN

    D8EAN Formula Junior

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    just went to go and 'fill err up' noticed the engine warning light was on??
    means either something is wrong (only just had a service and not been used for 4 weeks) or emission problem? seems a bit lumpy on idle (im guessing dodgy fuel nearing the end of the tank, and no use....)

    should i be worried? or is there a reset method?

    ta
     
  2. marky1

    marky1 Formula 3
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    Make sure your fuel cap is on very tight, especially if light came on after re-fuel. Most likely problem. If it is the cap that is causing the problem I think the light will go off eventually. Also worth hooking up an OBDII scanner to see what code it's pushing out, that can give you more info on whether you need to get it into a dealer quickly or not to get problem sorted.
    If you turn off the battery switch the light will go out but I wouldn't advise it as it is just ignoring a problem which is there somewhere, just a matter of finding exact cause. As I said though, if right after fueling most likely cap aint tight enough. I think, but I am not sure, that if it is this that is the cause it will go off after a few start and stop cycles, and a couple hundred miles of driving, but not exactly sure on that part.
     
  3. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    it could be infamous cold start problems in which case you'll need new ecu. there are a few threads on here about it. tale tale sign is very rough idle with all 8 cylinders not firing up properly .
     
  4. masar

    masar Formula 3

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    It has been discussed here several time. Use search button, put CEL as key word and you will find lots of answers and reasons....
     
  5. D8EAN

    D8EAN Formula Junior

    May 3, 2005
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    woooooooow
    mine is nothing like that, mine sounds fine its just the needle is very very slightly jumpy.....guessing its the fuel??
     
  6. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    pop into verdi or macari so they can get sd2 on car
     
  7. D8EAN

    D8EAN Formula Junior

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    might do that matey, but GP have to come to collect it anyway, they need to sort a mark on the door that was done when they dropped it back.... they are sending done a truck in the new year, theycan sort this prob out too tbh

    gutted thought! aint been out in it for ages with being busy at work
     
  8. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    fair enough... havent driven mine in a month either :(
     
  9. D8EAN

    D8EAN Formula Junior

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    can't wait for the weather to get a bit better......
     
  10. strad

    strad Karting

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    You two need to come out on a take it easy trackday in the new year ??
     
  11. D8EAN

    D8EAN Formula Junior

    May 3, 2005
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    will see, wouldn't mind a bit of training / experience first in other cars
     

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