Saxo engine managment problems

1. shane1234567 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 64 Saxo Vts 2000 plate, mk2, modified (weekend car)

   #1 16th October 2010, 11:17

   i have a 2001 Y reg saxo furio coming to me for repair...
   
   Engine managment light is on - no problems with teh car tho its just on - any tips what i can check and clean to help remve this, EG - Lambdas
2. cam69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 petersfield Posts: 153 2001 Audi TT 225 Quattro

   #2 16th October 2010, 11:29

   could be a lamda or a cat issue had the same problem with mine turned out it just needed a new cat but i would get it plugged in to check the fault code to be on the safe side
3. shane1234567 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 64 Saxo Vts 2000 plate, mk2, modified (weekend car)

   #3 16th October 2010, 11:34

   how can u check if the cat have gone,
   
   its not my car to pay £35 for a test lol., he just wants me to have a quick look and see if i can work my magic for free lol
4. burgerfeet Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Bridgend Posts: 231 VTS 2002 - well the Mrs does

   #4 16th October 2010, 11:53

   the only way you can check a cat is finish is either it rattles due to collapse, is blocked - just look in it or ultimately measure the HC, CO2 and C0 gas levels in which you would need a gas analyser to do it.
   
   A normal lambda reading, CO of approx .65 with about 13% CO2 will indicate cat issues. Will cost you though to have it measured.
5. burgerfeet Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Bridgend Posts: 231 VTS 2002 - well the Mrs does

   #5 16th October 2010, 11:55

   Have the fault read out of it otherwise you will be guessing all day long. That really is the bottom line sorry.
6. VTHall Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Telford Posts: 4501 Black corsa c SXI.

   #6 16th October 2010, 12:06

   get a garage to check over it and if there is anything it will show up