Dr Z Member 378 Member For: 21y 1m 24d Posted 26/07/04 11:58 PM Share Posted 26/07/04 11:58 PM This morning my I had this conversation with my Service Adviser (SA)...SA: You had driver-induced fault codes which we cleared. Dr Z: What does that mean?SA: It shows the application of wide-open throttle, do you give it a bit?Dr Z: My missus drove the car last weekend while I was working. SA: Does she give it some? Dr Z: Huge lead-foot! ...1. OK, so what are the implications of driver-induced fault codes? For example, can Dealers hassle you about warranty issues?2. Do you get driver-induced fault codes? If so, is it a problem for you? 3. Do driver-induced fault codes cause any problems elsewhere?4. How does it register? By measuring the wide-open throttle or when instantaneous fuel goes to 99.9km/hr? *whistles*5. Most importantly, for all the modified cars out there, especially that run strips regularly, is there anything in particular that concerns you about driver-induced fault codes?Look forward to being enlightened by all the gurus out there. Safe and happy driving...Dr Z. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11999-driver-induced-fault-codes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPS Great rack Donating Members 1,351 Member For: 22y 20d Gender: Male Location: Geelong Vic. Posted 27/07/04 12:08 AM Share Posted 27/07/04 12:08 AM .......Does that mean you're not supposed to push the "pedal to the metal"???.......Who gives them the right to say that ??........."But its your car Ralph.............." Mark. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11999-driver-induced-fault-codes/#findComment-147350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 2m 1d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 27/07/04 12:09 AM Share Posted 27/07/04 12:09 AM I would not think that fault codes could be used to void any warranty, unless it can be proven by Ford that you were dropping the clutch at 5,500rpm and then tried to claim warranty on a new clutch.I drive my car hard and have never had any comment from my service department about user caused fault codes, usually I tell them about a problem and then they come back with No fault codes = no fault found Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11999-driver-induced-fault-codes/#findComment-147351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondie Firm Member Donating Members 2,924 Member For: 22y 5m 14d Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 27/07/04 12:20 AM Share Posted 27/07/04 12:20 AM Hhmmmm, the from the dealers just gets deeper. Were you tempted to pull one of your Budo Jitsu moves on him Dr Z :lol: If not you must have enviable self control. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11999-driver-induced-fault-codes/#findComment-147356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnaXR6T Member 1,519 Member For: 22y 4m 17d Location: Sydney Australia Posted 27/07/04 01:53 AM Share Posted 27/07/04 01:53 AM Im sure I have driver induced fault codes! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11999-driver-induced-fault-codes/#findComment-147385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 27/07/04 02:15 AM Share Posted 27/07/04 02:15 AM I have heard of fault codes relating to speed limiter and rev limiter. Maybe theres one for wide open throttle for long periods. Not saying that this is what you've been doing to your car Dr Z. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11999-driver-induced-fault-codes/#findComment-147391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixfan Flaccid Member Donating Members 2,503 Member For: 21y 10m 25d Gender: Male Location: NOONAMAH, go figure..... Posted 27/07/04 02:27 AM Share Posted 27/07/04 02:27 AM I've hit the rev limiter on my way up to the speed limiter, where I sat with full throttle for about 30 seconds...(more than once...)No fault codes reported to me.Flogged it round the track and had the T go into "Me oils to Hot!" limp mode.No comments from the service dept.Bout the only thing they say to me is "When are you going to put a chip in??"Complained about in crunching into 5th when changing from 4th at 5600 rpm."could not replicate fault....in the city" was thier reply. :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11999-driver-induced-fault-codes/#findComment-147392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPHOON Donating Members 1,776 Member For: 21y 9m 19d Posted 27/07/04 02:51 AM Share Posted 27/07/04 02:51 AM Dr Z,You raise a very important point regarding warranty issues.If this kind of fault code is possible, this could lead to the dreaded "driver abuse/modifications" flag being placed on the records of your vehicle. This would effectively provide Fomoco with a nice out on warranty claims.Can't wait to hear whether this is actually possible.Cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11999-driver-induced-fault-codes/#findComment-147405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 11m 3d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 27/07/04 07:11 AM Share Posted 27/07/04 07:11 AM I think my car would have had as hard a time as any on the forum. At some early services I think it might have had an over boost fault code logged. I've never been told of any others. I have had a few things (minor and major) replaced under warrenty and never had a problem. Hope this helps.Geea. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11999-driver-induced-fault-codes/#findComment-147490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God666 Complete Bastard Donating Members 1,123 Member For: 21y 4m 11d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 27/07/04 07:47 AM Share Posted 27/07/04 07:47 AM Quote SA: You had driver-induced fault codes which we cleared. Dr Z: What does that mean?SA: It shows the application of wide-open throttle, do you give it a bit? I'm scared now, maybe I had better refrain from pushing the clutch all the way to the floor in case I get a fault code. And now I am going to have to put up with a 30 metre turning circle in case I log a fault code on full lock.Good grief.... spare me!Lucky I am not a big fat bas*ard and can get in the car without opening the door fully.MoFo, you have done it again. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11999-driver-induced-fault-codes/#findComment-147513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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