Emissions Light

[clarkeeuk99]

Hi All,

I think my emissions light came on today (bottom right, orange light that looks a bit like the engine light in the middle of the dashboard?).

Car has just had service, MOT all perfect, but I have just had the Spike exhaust fitted.

Any ideas?

Cheers,
Phil.


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[Kett]

Coil on it's way - me thinks!

 

[clarkeeuk99]

I did wonder if it might be that. Haven't had a coil go for about 4 years.

Is there a possibility it could be something to do with the new exhaust?


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[Kett]

It would be perfectly natural to be concerned about the zorst...

...how does it sound? ; )

 

[Kett]

I'm not psychic - but I expect a coil will 'give up' in the next few weeks.

The problem is only a problem when the light stays on.

 

[clarkeeuk99]

I'm not psychic - but I expect a coil will 'give up' in the next few weeks.

The problem is only a problem when the light stays on.

Sounds fine. The light came on randomly during my drive and stayed on. I switched it off and then started it again. Still on.

 

[Kett]

If it's still on and it's running fine - it certainly sounds like exhaust emission fault.

I didn't have any problems with mine. You've got to wonder whether it's the fitting or the product. I've not heard of a back box swap causing an emission light (any brand).

 

[clarkeeuk99]

Yeah strange that.

I did the whole drive home from Scott's with it and probably another 50 or so the following weekend so it's not been immediate if that is the cause.


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[clarkeeuk99]

So just had the car out. Nice long drive (50ish miles), no roughness, no wierd smells. Car runs great but the light is still on!


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[Kett]

I'd be asking my buddy at his MOT station to do a quick emissions test...

...process of elimination.

 

[Lankan]

I have had no issues with a Spike Janspeed, even after Goodwood.

May be its time to get a diagnostic reader plugged in to check for any fault codes?

 

[Kett]

I have had no issues with a Spike Janspeed, even after Goodwood.

May be its time to get a diagnostic reader plugged in to check for any fault codes?

^^^and this would be next on my list!

 

[clarkeeuk99]

Where can I get a fault code reader?

 

[Lankan]

Where can I get a fault code reader?

Phil, the following thread may help, although it covers more than what you may be looking to use the tool for: CAN-BUS Data

If the above is a touch too much, then there are simple fault code readers listed on eBay: OBDII Reader (Not sure of the quality of such products though)

 

[clarkeeuk99]

:approve:

 

[clarkeeuk99]

So I got myself one of these: ODBII Code Reader - Arrived today.

Plugged it into the Vee, and it turns out it is an O2 sensor:

Scott suspected it might have been this, and he was right. I'm going to reset it and see if it comes back. If it does, I'll obviously replace it!

 

[Kett]

Great result!
: )

 

[daver]

Which one of the four sensor does that refer to?

 

[clarkeeuk99]

Seems to be one of the two before the primary cat.

 

[ed_harland]

Bank 1 Sensor 2
Bank 1 is the bank of cylinders that include No.1 cylinder. I think cylinders 1,3 and 5 are the front bank.
Sensor 2 is the sensor after the cat.

Don't take my word for it let someone else confirm