Cel Light Help

[Martin S]

Hi guys

Been away from here for a while but have found my way back looking for some experienced help.

At the weekend i had a short spell of pushing my car pretty hard and its thrown up the engine management light.

The car seems to be running with no problems as normal but the light has stayed on.

Any ideas what could have caused this? Im aware that i'll probably have to have it diagnosed.

Thanks in advance,

Martin

[scoobywho]

Is it newage ir classic Martin

[Martin S]

hi its a newage. 2005 sti

[g1983]

Where are you Martin?

[Martin S]

i work in dyce and stay in bridge of don

[g1983]

Hopefully someone near may be able to read your code/ diagnose the issue, for free

[Martin S]

heres hoping i can get some sort of idea.. times are tough !

[lewisscoob]

Fire Wuz in here a PM. He may be able to help you out. He is out by inverurie.

[Martin S]

I'm lead to believe that you cant reset the light by disconnecting the battery on a new age?. I know this isnt the solution but if it came on again i would deffo know something was up.

Just a bit odd as the car is running 100%

[lewisscoob]

doubt that will work. Give Wuz a shout, he'll be able to help you out.

[Martin S]

will do. i've been doing some reasearching and think maybe the front lambda could be dirty.?

[The Don]

will do. i've been doing some reasearching and think maybe the front lambda could be dirty.?

Your car is about the age when the front A/F sensor tends to fail (usually the heater circuit P0031/P0032).

Doesn't show as anything specific but your MPG will probably suffer.

Get the code read.

You can buy a cheap code reader on the bay for about a tenner........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAN-BUS-U480-OBD2-Car-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-Scanner-Tester-OBD-II-EOBD-uk-/171052208838?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item27d38192c6

[scoobywho]

Very true,

[Martin S]

Thanks don. I take it this is something which is relatively common then?

I'll get the code read. Had seen those readers already but was unsure as they seemed really cheap

[The Don]

Thanks don. I take it this is something which is relatively common then?

I'll get the code read. Had seen those readers already but was unsure as they seemed really cheap

The front A/F sensor "seems" to last about 7/8 years. A common failure.

A cheap code reader is fine. Ideal for reading the odd code and resetting the ECU.

[Martin S]

Well after being a bit concerned about this for the last 2 days I went outside tonight and the light is off!.. Pretty relieved about it but as always I'm a bit wiser now from all the good advice and info on here! Hopefully it will stay off too..

Cheers again folks

[bombsquad]

Good news that.

Happened to my 2005 WRX 3 or 4 weeks ago. It was going in for an oil change that week anyway and 1st thing Ken Brown asked was "where did you fuel up". Was 99 as always, but only about 15quid worth. Cleared after refilling and has never come back. Highly likely its nothing to worry about Martin