Check Engine Light

[Mr Beckerman]

Bugger. Got the little orange 'check engine' light illuminated on the dash.

Anyone know a good Tech II place near Brighton (unpleasant history with what is now the main local Saab dealer). Strangely, performance is not affected.

[Prof Beard]

Check your thermostat isn't stuck open. Mrs Beards NG900S had it light keep coming on - replaced the 'stat and it hasn't done ot since. Easy to tell - how long does it take to heat up to normal from cold?

Forgot to add - if it isn't that it's usually a temperature sensor - performance not affected but fuel consumption might be...

Edited by Prof Beard on Friday 7th July 12:42

[Mr Beckerman]

Prof Beard said:

Check your thermostat isn't stuck open. Mrs Beards NG900S had it light keep coming on - replaced the 'stat and it hasn't done ot since. Easy to tell - how long does it take to heat up to normal from cold?

Forgot to add - if it isn't that it's usually a temperature sensor - performance not affected but fuel consumption might be...

Edited by Prof Beard on Friday 7th July 12:42

Ta!

Seems to heat up reasonably quick;y and is very stable heat wise. Haven't noticed a drop in fuel consumption (apart from the 1 mpg extra now the ACC is working overtime!)

I reset the ECU (fuse 17) and the light has stayed away today on the trip to Goodwood.