Engine Managment Light

The Bear · 12th November 2007, 16:09

Hi guys anyone hazard a guess as to the above light being on on my Zt 190+,
although the engine does run i have had 2 occasions in the past two weeks when i have had problems starting the vehicle ie turns over but will not fire.Would this log a fault in the ecu and so show by the light coming on.

Greeners · 12th November 2007, 16:10

I would expect a fault to be logged, but not neceesarily illuminate the light.

Christopher · 12th November 2007, 16:12

An "almost stall" with me a couple of times did it for me ...?? (1.8 75)

The Bear · 12th November 2007, 16:13

Can i clear this myself or is it a garage visit.

Christopher · 12th November 2007, 16:24

If the fault does not recurr (some faults) it should clear itself after a couple or so cycles of the ign sequence (the fault remains logged internally though).

The Bear · 12th November 2007, 18:07

Any other sugestions and am i ok to drive to the local Mg Repairer approx 5 miles.After several starts of the engine the light remains.

Christopher · 12th November 2007, 18:09

I think the check engine light means "try and go to an MGR tech at your earliest convenience" and not a major catastrophe and "don't drive or I will throw a wobbly!" so driving to your dealer is fine

The Bear · 12th November 2007, 18:11

Thanks Chris i'll see if i can get it in tomorrow.

Keith · 12th November 2007, 19:16

If you car is fully obd compliant then check engine mean the light has be lit by an error that for want of a better term "matters" HO2 sensor Cat, Emmisions that kind of thing as non OBD compliant stuff vis motors mafs etc don't set the Mil light

If you have a hand scanner like Ron was selling or for that matter any Elm scanner as they are all the same thing you wil be able to see what set it, fix the fault if necessary, and clear the code

Or just go and put the car on T4 somewhere!

12th November 2007, 16:09	#1
The Bear Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Commision No 000297 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Engine Managment Light Hi guys anyone hazard a guess as to the above light being on on my Zt 190+, although the engine does run i have had 2 occasions in the past two weeks when i have had problems starting the vehicle ie turns over but will not fire.Would this log a fault in the ecu and so show by the light coming on. __________________ "Live long and prosper" Member 213

12th November 2007, 16:10	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I would expect a fault to be logged, but not neceesarily illuminate the light. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

12th November 2007, 16:12	#3
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	An "almost stall" with me a couple of times did it for me ...?? (1.8 75) __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

12th November 2007, 16:13	#4
The Bear Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Commision No 000297 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can i clear this myself or is it a garage visit. __________________ "Live long and prosper" Member 213

12th November 2007, 16:24	#5
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	If the fault does not recurr (some faults) it should clear itself after a couple or so cycles of the ign sequence (the fault remains logged internally though). __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

12th November 2007, 18:07	#6
The Bear Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Commision No 000297 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any other sugestions and am i ok to drive to the local Mg Repairer approx 5 miles.After several starts of the engine the light remains. __________________ "Live long and prosper" Member 213

12th November 2007, 18:09	#7
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	I think the check engine light means "try and go to an MGR tech at your earliest convenience" and not a major catastrophe and "don't drive or I will throw a wobbly!" so driving to your dealer is fine __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

12th November 2007, 18:11	#8
The Bear Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Commision No 000297 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Chris i'll see if i can get it in tomorrow. __________________ "Live long and prosper" Member 213

12th November 2007, 19:16	#9
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	If you car is fully obd compliant then check engine mean the light has be lit by an error that for want of a better term "matters" HO2 sensor Cat, Emmisions that kind of thing as non OBD compliant stuff vis motors mafs etc don't set the Mil light If you have a hand scanner like Ron was selling or for that matter any Elm scanner as they are all the same thing you wil be able to see what set it, fix the fault if necessary, and clear the code Or just go and put the car on T4 somewhere!