gregor Member 459 Member For: 16y 8m 23d Posted 05/09/10 08:43 AM Share Posted 05/09/10 08:43 AM So today I was at a skidpan day and at the end of the day the engine light came on. I checked the manual and it says its the malfunction indicator light or something along those lines and it's mostly concerned with the emissions system. Is there any more information I can get out of it without an XCAL box or taking it to a mechanic? If I could get an error code on the display at least id know if it was anything to worry about.It stays on solid even after turning the car off for a while, doesnt beep and the car seems to drive normally. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/70371-engine-light-on/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wenier Donating Members 1,736 Member For: 15y 3m 26d Gender: Male Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posted 06/09/10 05:30 AM Share Posted 06/09/10 05:30 AM Think youll have to go get the codes read. Spending the day at the skidpan wouldnt do it any good. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/70371-engine-light-on/#findComment-1037814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor Member 459 Member For: 16y 8m 23d Posted 06/09/10 05:36 AM Author Share Posted 06/09/10 05:36 AM (edited) It's been to the drags, wakefield park and a previous skidpan day with no issues but obviously it increases the chance of issues. It doesnt seem like anything serious though. I was just wondering whether these things had any sort of diagnostic functions like displaying a code on the dash or performing a procedure and getting feedback from the dash. for example: put it into diagnostic mode and if the light flashes 3 times it equals this code, 4 flashes is something else etc..I thought id get more responses..Edit: I can get the codes read but not until the weekend. If theres a procedure I can do at home then I'll do it tonight. Edited 06/09/10 05:38 AM by gregor Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/70371-engine-light-on/#findComment-1037819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
our06t Mmmmm......BOOST Member 3,135 Member For: 18y 16d Gender: Male Location: central coast Posted 06/09/10 09:19 AM Share Posted 06/09/10 09:19 AM mine came on after I just did a full service think it may have been the throttle body cleaner left in the manifold. eng light is usually to do with emissions .removed neg bat terminal for 10 mins ,re started with no worries.other than that get your o2 sensors checked out Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/70371-engine-light-on/#findComment-1037881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 11m 16d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 06/09/10 09:36 AM Share Posted 06/09/10 09:36 AM You can get some obd specific codes using an X3 flash box, but will not give access to all codes.There is no diagnostic procedure to extract codes, unless you are using a scan tool, once the codes are known then you can endeavour to find out the cause of action to rectify the problem.There are way too many possible problems, it would be pointless going through them all until you know what codes are present.Find somebody else to read the codes. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/70371-engine-light-on/#findComment-1037886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor Member 459 Member For: 16y 8m 23d Posted 06/09/10 10:22 AM Author Share Posted 06/09/10 10:22 AM thanks guys - especially ratter for taking the time to check out the thread. I'll get the codes read on the weekend then. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/70371-engine-light-on/#findComment-1037900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 06/09/10 10:23 AM Share Posted 06/09/10 10:23 AM You may have damaged your cat and thus the engine light is on or it might be just from givin it a hard time and running a little rich. I'd get it reset with a scan tool and see if it comes back. I'm happy to do it for you with my scan tool but you probably don't live near me.Benny Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/70371-engine-light-on/#findComment-1037901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor Member 459 Member For: 16y 8m 23d Posted 06/09/10 09:42 PM Author Share Posted 06/09/10 09:42 PM Probably not mate, im on the central coast. All good though, ill check it out on the weekend. If I have damaged the cat its time for some mods so its not all bad. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/70371-engine-light-on/#findComment-1037992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
our06t Mmmmm......BOOST Member 3,135 Member For: 18y 16d Gender: Male Location: central coast Posted 07/09/10 04:27 AM Share Posted 07/09/10 04:27 AM Benny's not too far away then mate. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/70371-engine-light-on/#findComment-1038074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor Member 459 Member For: 16y 8m 23d Posted 07/09/10 05:20 AM Author Share Posted 07/09/10 05:20 AM I'm at gosford. If benny isnt too far it might be worth meeting up on the weekend if he's free.Benny - PM me your number if your free on saturday sometime. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/70371-engine-light-on/#findComment-1038082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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