Engine Check light

Mike 25543 · 11th March 2014, 09:12

I think I might have found the spot?

Hi! Again! I sent the enquiry below the other day and received the reply shown. I’m afraid, as a not very computer wise pensioner I cannot find ‘the appropriate forum’
Please advise as soon as possible,
Mike
original message:->> The Engine check light keeps coming on the screen in my 04 / 75. I > have recently completed a full oil / filter service but can’t reset > the computer. I am planning long trip soon should I worry?>> Please advise ASAP.> Mike
Quoting Pat & Mike Spry <[email protected]>:

> Hi!
>
> The Engine check light keeps coming on the screen in my 04 / 75. I
> have recently completed a full oil / filter service but can’t reset
> the computer. I am planning long trip soon should I worry?
>
> Please advise ASAP.
> Mike

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75Connie · 11th March 2014, 09:27

Hi Mike and Welcome..

Did the engine light come on before you did your servicing or since? Also is it on all the time?

One of the reasons for that light to come on, assuming it has happened since you did the servicing, would be the electrical connector for the sensor on top of the fuel filter housing might not be making a good connection.

Is the car starting up OK as soon as you turn the ignition?

Mike 25543 · 11th March 2014, 14:11

Thanks for your reply.
The car starts very well - no problems.
And it runs well until the light comes on, when we have a slight power loss. It is not a regular on / off just now and then. So I think your conclusions will be correct. I have looked at the cable connection, given it a wipe and a spray of WD 40. I also found that the cable was a little taught on the plug so I have pulled the harness through the clip a to ease the tension.

I think that will help if not cure the problem.
Once again Thanks!
Mike

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Mike 25543 Newbie Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoiseur Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Swindon Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Engine Check light I think I might have found the spot? Hi! Again! I sent the enquiry below the other day and received the reply shown. I’m afraid, as a not very computer wise pensioner I cannot find ‘the appropriate forum’ Please advise as soon as possible, Mike original message:->> The Engine check light keeps coming on the screen in my 04 / 75. I > have recently completed a full oil / filter service but can’t reset > the computer. I am planning long trip soon should I worry?>> Please advise ASAP.> Mike Quoting Pat & Mike Spry <[email protected]>: > Hi! > > The Engine check light keeps coming on the screen in my 04 / 75. I > have recently completed a full oil / filter service but can’t reset > the computer. I am planning long trip soon should I worry? > > Please advise ASAP. > Mike All Technical/sourcing of parts, general questions etc. are dealt with on the appropriate forum. Please post there any appropriate question and the members will come up with the answers. The Contact us e-mail function is not used for this purpose. However there are lots of threads covering your problems/query. Do a search on the forums, or post your question in the appropriate forums. Regards The Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club Team

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75Connie Gets stuck in R75 Connoisseur CDT (116PS) Saloon Auto; R75 Connoisseur CDT (116PS) Tourer Manual Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Athlone, Ireland Posts: 581 Thanks: 91 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	Hi Mike and Welcome.. Did the engine light come on before you did your servicing or since? Also is it on all the time? One of the reasons for that light to come on, assuming it has happened since you did the servicing, would be the electrical connector for the sensor on top of the fuel filter housing might not be making a good connection. Is the car starting up OK as soon as you turn the ignition? Last edited by 75Connie; 11th March 2014 at 09:31..

11th March 2014, 14:11	#3
Mike 25543 Newbie Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoiseur Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Swindon Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Engine Check light Thanks for your reply. The car starts very well - no problems. And it runs well until the light comes on, when we have a slight power loss. It is not a regular on / off just now and then. So I think your conclusions will be correct. I have looked at the cable connection, given it a wipe and a spray of WD 40. I also found that the cable was a little taught on the plug so I have pulled the harness through the clip a to ease the tension. I think that will help if not cure the problem. Once again Thanks! Mike