SVR F-Pace - Engine Management light

[stewieyan]

I've purchased an approved used SVR F-pace (amazing car!) this afternoon... and it got a steady engine management light this evening.
Emailed the dealer straight away.

Is this a normal / frequent thing on these engines?
Very disappointing.

[piquet]

I can't give you a definite answer in the F-Pace but I have a couple of F-Type SVRs, so basically the same engine, they have a habit of burning out their lambda sensors, it seems to be a price of the exhaust note

[Chris_i8]

Just unlucky given it's a recent acquisition. More than likely an 02 sensor or coil pack.

[PhilkSVR]

Yep, I had a similar experience with O2 sensors. They both went within 2 weeks of each other, first one within 30 minutes of purchase. Replaced FOC 3 years ago. No problems since.

[demic]

If there’s any sign of a misfire don’t drive it. Mine did it twice, the first time was just a O2 sensor, replaced relatively easily and cheaply. The second time an injector packed in (resulting in the misfire) putting an engine light on. Apparently they fail open and just dump fuel into the cylinder with expensive results!

[stewieyan]

Thanks all.
It's my first time with JLR products and I'm now worried to take this car to Europe for a 2 week trip soon - even though the Jag assistance / warranty are in place.

[PhilkSVR]

stewieyan said:

Thanks all.
It's my first time with JLR products and I'm now worried to take this car to Europe for a 2 week trip soon - even though the Jag assistance / warranty are in place.

If they find it is an O2 sensor get them to replace both. Save you worry about the other one going. That’s assuming that is the problem. They should come out fairly quickly.

[stewieyan]

PhilkSVR said:

If they find it is an O2 sensor get them to replace both. Save you worry about the other one going. That s assuming that is the problem. They should come out fairly quickly.

Thanks for the tip!

[PhilkSVR]

Sorry there are 6, 3 on each exhaust bank. The reason they fail is excessive heat and apparently there are 2 that are prone. I hope that clarifies.