EML After Stalling

  1. Regular Poster Joined: May 2010 Hampshire Posts: 390 03 Black VTR
    #1
    Before i get flamed I have done a search without any results im after.

    Basically, ive had my car a month, no problems atall. The girlfriend took it for a spin today with me as a passenger. She stalled just as she was driving into a parking space.

    Restarting it, first attempt didnt seem to want to know really. Second attempt was fine and parked up and left the car for about 5 minutes.

    Come back to the car, i drive this time and i notice the EML had just popped on.

    Now, i dont really want to go to Halfords down the road and have to pay £50 for a Diagnostics test. Id rather buy a cheaper one on ebay. However in the meantime, does anyone have any ideas what it possibly could be? Is this normal? Will i be ok driving the car for a few more days?

    Im contemplating phoning the AA and seeing if they could do a diagnostics at the roadside?

    Cheers

    Ash
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B
    #2
    itll probs be gone by tommorow..sometimes happens

    loose connection/wire after engnine has juddered to fuck... or flooded or similar

    if not post up again
  3. Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653
    #3
    It started again after she stalled it, so doesnt sound like anything serious like timing been knocked out.

    Probably put crank sensor code on.

    Unplug the battery over night and try again tomorrow... and never let a female try drive your car again
  4. Regular Poster Joined: May 2010 Hampshire Posts: 390 03 Black VTR
    #4
    Cheers for your replys.

    Gonna take it down Halfrauds and get them to test it for £50... Ho hi lol
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ash_ View Post
    Cheers for your replys.

    Gonna take it down Halfrauds and get them to test it for £50... Ho hi lol
    FUCK THATTTTTTT.

    I have this and it works perfect.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-ELM32...#ht_3216wt_881

    Send me the other £40 if you like throwing money away
  6. Regular Poster Joined: May 2010 Hampshire Posts: 390 03 Black VTR
    #6
    Thing is, i need the car to get to work this weekend, i dont really want to drive it not knowing if theres a serious fault tbh
  7. L-plater Joined: Jun 2012 Chesterfield Posts: 84 mk2 VTR silver
    #7
    the light will probly just need reseting, try disconnecting battery for a hour, the sealey code readers are good
  8. Regular Poster Joined: May 2010 Hampshire Posts: 390 03 Black VTR
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Goodallthedog View Post
    the light will probly just need reseting, try disconnecting battery for a hour, the sealey code readers are good
    But surely theres a reason it activated in the first place?
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.
    #9
    It will be bugger all mate.
  10. Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653
    #10
    Stalling put it on by the sounds of it. After about 5 normal restarts it will clear its self..
  11. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by outrage_uk View Post
    Stalling put it on by the sounds of it. After about 5 normal restarts it will clear its self..
    +1 its just that a sensor has sent too high/low voltage reading back to the ecu hence the light.
  12. Regular Poster Joined: May 2010 Hampshire Posts: 390 03 Black VTR
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by outrage_uk View Post
    Stalling put it on by the sounds of it. After about 5 normal restarts it will clear its self..
    Well that sounds hopeful! i have booked it in for a diagnostics, gonna cost me half of what halfords want.

    Just keeping my fingers crossed it might go off soon!

    Cheers everyone for your help!