(MIL) Malfunction Indicator Light

[mjhobbs]

(MIL) Malfunction Indicator Light

Driving home from work today this light comes on, and then noticed i was limited to about 2000RPM. (If i wasn't stopped by some traffic lights I probably wouldn't have noticed at all until i turned into my street) It was like it was in a limp mode to preserve the mechanics.

It's too dark for me to give the car a once over right now, so I'll do it in the morning. Anyone had this happen?

I will check fuses, fluids, etc....

Any other advice would be appreciated.

[Mikzor]

Is yours a diesel? Sounds like this...
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/...d.php?t=124148

[mjhobbs]

Cheers for the link, I hope its a hose. Easy fix

[mjhobbs]

Take my car into my mechanic

I describe whats going on and to check the turbo hose.....

They call - "we think its the airflow sensor, we cleaned it, 9/10 it fixes it. See how it goes, but a replacement is about $450 - I drive it 2km and warning lights comes back on.....

I do a u-turn and drive it back in.... I ask again "did you check the turbo hose?"

They just called.... "You were right, we found a 4 inch split down the turbo hose.."

Thanks AusJeepOffroad Community!!!!

[MidnightMods]

we think?
buy a $20 obd unit and bring up the codes and check for faults. why are you paying someone to "think" they fixed it?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELM327-OB...item2ec84f06c7

the app called "torque pro" on any android based platform will enable you to bring up any fault code the ecu/car has, It can check all sensors in real time

[DarrenR]

Keep in mind most generic code readers wont see ABS faults or Transmission control faults, for everything else they can be handy.

Regards
Daz

[mjhobbs]

5 years later.... Wow how time flies. Similar symptoms, check hose.... 3cm split