Emissions light staying on

[jibm]

Afternoon all

My emissions light has been coming on for the past few weeks and is now staying on all the time, so i have to put it into the stealers next week for a diagnostic check.

I have done a quick search on here but that shows up all sorts of issues from new vanos to coils :bigcry:

As far as i am aware its the lambda/oxygen sensors or the cats perhaps?

I would be grateful for some input from anyone who knows what else it could be, before i get arse raped by BM.

Also does anyone know of a good specialist surrey way that might be able to help?

many thanks

[shimmy]

They normally come on when you have a/m cats and SS exhaust.

Best to just ignore it!;)

[jibm]

They normally come on when you have a/m cats and SS exhaust.

Best to just ignore it!;)

really? the system it standard... maybe time for 100cell cats :whistle:

[DazBlackCSL]

They normally come on when you have a/m cats and SS exhaust.

Best to just ignore it!;)

+1
Yep mines never been off, well apart from straight after a service for about a day :hahaha:

[shane@mbtech]

On my old Csl with race cats the light never came on once, but it has for my mate( the new owner)

Is it maybe due to being driven daily?
Mine was a weekend track toy, whereas my mate uses his daily?

It's strange how some do some don't.

[The Gorilla]

Hi,

The issue is going to be a right f*****g pain.

As from 1st Jan 2012 any engine/ warning lights
on in the dash will be a fail.

So I am guessing Bulb out ? or some type of
breaker to the bulb live, so it can switched
off ?

Regards,

The Gorilla.

[northernjim]

On my old Csl with race cats the light never came on once, but it has for my mate( the new owner)

Is it maybe due to being driven daily?
Mine was a weekend track toy, whereas my mate uses his daily?

It's strange how some do some don't.

nail it and the light won't come on, drive like miss daisy/Rob and it will be on after 50 miles:whistle:

[s.mac]

nail it, we drive CSL's Jim not ford ST's :whistle:, we'd have no licence in no time ;)

:blalalala:

[glendog74]

nail it and the light won't come on, drive like miss daisy/Rob and it will be on after 50 miles:whistle:

Mine has never been on James... :smt061

[shimmy]

With 100cell cats mine never came on but bas soon as I added the SS box it came on occasionally and now with centre section it is on a lot, but every now nd then it goes off:smokin:


I borrowed the wifes car to tow an mx5 to Oulton and the wife took the kids out in my car and when I put it away in the garage the next day IT WAS OFF......Bloody miracle

[s.mac]

With 100cell cats mine never came on but bas soon as I added the SS box it came on occasionally and now with centre section it is on a lot, but every now nd then it goes off:smokin:


I borrowed the wifes car to tow an mx5 to Oulton and the wife took the kids out in my car and when I put it away in the garage the next day IT WAS OFF......Bloody miracle


Shimmy quote "my car is standard"

:hahaha:

[shimmy]

Shimmy quote "my car is standard"

:hahaha:

Sorry I should have clarified, when I talk about my car I mean someone elses....mine is standard:whistle:

[s.mac]

:smt020:smt020:smt020

[jibm]

On my old Csl with race cats the light never came on once, but it has for my mate( the new owner)

Is it maybe due to being driven daily?
Mine was a weekend track toy, whereas my mate uses his daily?

It's strange how some do some don't.

its been ok for 4 years, daily driven, track days all of it really.

[jibm]

so what we are saying here is that it has not effect on the running of the engine and is only really there to help save the planet?

[s.mac]

yes :)

[glendog74]

so what we are saying here is that it has not effect on the running of the engine and is only really there to help save the planet?

The clue was in the title of your own thread mate! :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

[northernjim]

Mine has never been on James... :smt061

Good man I was beginning to have my doubts about you:bigcry:


nail it, we drive CSL's Jim not ford ST's :whistle:, we'd have no licence in no time ;)

:blalalala:

:birdman:

How many fookin miles does your garage;) queen do a year then?

[Bounce]

Good man I was beginning to have my doubts about you:bigcry:




:birdman:

How many fookin miles does your garage;) queen do a year then?He has a point there Steve.:hahaha::hahaha:

[jibm]

The clue was in the title of your own thread mate! :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

ok big boy :blalalala: :hahaha:

[jibm]

fuck it then ill leave it...thanks for all your help :beer:

[s.mac]

Quote:
Originally Posted by northernjim http://www.cslregister.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?p=93669#post93669)
Good man I was beginning to have my doubts about you:bigcry:




:birdman:

How many fookin miles does your garage;) queen do a year then?

He has a point there Steve.:hahaha::hahaha:


my neighbour did ask today ... why do you keep it when it never moves from indoors :bigcry:
my wife gave me grief that it didnt move on my birthday and shes right :banghead:
pm jim to sort that out but Lawsy keeps threatening to sort it it out :whistle:

[shane@mbtech]

Hi,

The issue is going to be a right f*****g pain.

As from 1st Jan 2012 any engine/ warning lights
on in the dash will be a fail.

So I am guessing Bulb out ? or some type of
breaker to the bulb live, so it can switched
off ?

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Or find a friendlier MOT station:smokin:


Fuck the above G man.

[northernjim]

Or find a friendlier MOT station:smokin:


Fuck the above G man.

isn't there a faultcode reader that can turn it off?


my scangauge turns my codes off when I drive like miss daisy ( every day nowadays:smokin: )

[Funkster]

Mine went into ,Murketts Yesterday for an early service and Ive just had a light coming on/off last few days.

Turned out to be a repeat fault code for the rear Lambda sensor so its being changed under warranty.

Also found out I'm getting a new wheel bearing, power steering pipes, Ball joint, two new rear springs and a new Diff. :thumbs:

Matty

[NZ_M3]

Very common fault.

It'll be bank 2 rear lambda (I've seen about 4 CSLs with this same, all the same) - it's an emission thing, won't affect the running of the engine.

There are 4 lambdas in our car - 2 pre cat and 2 post cats (the pre-cats are an absolute pain the arse to change).

Best prices I've see are from e-bay - go search on there, plenty of cheap aftermarkets that work just fine without issues.

If it's the pre-cat, then I'd stick with the more reputable brands, as those do affect engine running.

[Bounce]

Very common fault.

It'll be bank 2 rear lambda (I've seen about 4 CSLs with this same, all the same) - it's an emission thing, won't affect the running of the engine.

There are 4 lambdas in our car - 2 pre cat and 2 post cats (the pre-cats are an absolute pain the arse to change).

Best prices I've see are from e-bay - go search on there, plenty of cheap aftermarkets that work just fine without issues.

If it's the pre-cat, then I'd stick with the more reputable brands, as those do affect engine running.Good info there Tom.:thumbs:

[DuncanR]

Mine went into ,Murketts Yesterday for an early service and Ive just had a light coming on/off last few days.

Turned out to be a repeat fault code for the rear Lambda sensor so its being changed under warranty.

Also found out I'm getting a new wheel bearing, power steering pipes, Ball joint, two new rear springs and a new Diff. :thumbs:

MattyFook me ! Triggers Broom II ? :hahaha:

@ Shimmy, that SS back box you sold me was infected ! My light has been on ever since i fitted it ! ... and it makes no difference if you give it the beans or not, it still stays on !! .. well mine does !

[jibm]

Very common fault.

It'll be bank 2 rear lambda (I've seen about 4 CSLs with this same, all the same) - it's an emission thing, won't affect the running of the engine.

There are 4 lambdas in our car - 2 pre cat and 2 post cats (the pre-cats are an absolute pain the arse to change).

Best prices I've see are from e-bay - go search on there, plenty of cheap aftermarkets that work just fine without issues.

If it's the pre-cat, then I'd stick with the more reputable brands, as those do affect engine running.

yes thanks Tom, good info and very helpful :beer:

[ando]

Which light is this then?

Ando.

[glendog74]

Which light is this then?

Ando.

:banghead:

The one that is a depiction of an engine (in yellow).

[jibm]

:banghead:

The one that is a depiction of an engine (in yellow).

this one?

[shane@mbtech]

this one?
:clown:

Looks very similar:smokin:

[DazBlackCSL]

Uncanny :hahaha:

[glendog74]

this one?

:hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

[Bounce]

this one?:hahaha::hahaha:

[shimmy]

Fook me ! Triggers Broom II ? :hahaha:

@ Shimmy, that SS back box you sold me was infected ! My light has been on ever since i fitted it ! ... and it makes no difference if you give it the beans or not, it still stays on !! .. well mine does !

I noticed Saturday night. Join the club!:thumbs:

[jibm]

Update - yes it was indeed the oxy sensor - all replaced and an SMG hydraulic pump and relay replaced for good measure too (the gear cog light came on) - god bless zero excess extended warranty :)

[Alx]

Hello,

I also had this warning light for a moment yesterday:

http://tapatalk.com/mu/60f72fb9-6532-6740.jpg

(not my car in the pictures :) )

It has gone after some time.

From what I have read here, there is no need to worry then. Correct?

Thanks for any opinion.

Regards,
Alex

[billyboysm3]

Hello,

I also had this warning light for a moment yesterday:

http://tapatalk.com/mu/60f72fb9-6532-6740.jpg

(not my car in the pictures :) )

It has gone after some time.

From what I have read here, there is no need to worry then. Correct?

Thanks for any opinion.

Regards,
Alex

Alex, mine went into Elms on Sat and it was the Airbox sensor, cost of sensor is £15 for you to fit or a hours labour at your dealer.

Obviously it could be a number of things, get it plugged in to be on the safe side.

Billy

[Alx]

Thank you Billy.

I called the dealer and was told that it was not worth checking it as the light went off again...

Regards,

Alex

[bromers]

Mine was a head gasket.

[Alx]

Mine was a head gasket.

Ouch...

Did the light stay on or did it go away like in mine?

[cantfind1]

If its HG light will defo stay on.

As said could be a number of things best to get codes read and go from there.