Rachelkgr · Nov 8, 2014

2001 DHSE

So have just returned from a very long "faultless" drive in my P38.

No overheating no warning lights. All good.

Then...............................:crutch:

About 3 miles from home the Engine Management Light came on and the rev counter started to flick up and down repeatedly. The power dropped and I crawled home at 30mph (Couldn't go much faster). The car stopped completely twice when I was slowing to a near halt, but it did restart easily. (Big Shock when the power steering stops working!!!). A lot of faults showed on the info pane (Gearbox Fault etc) but I think that was just caused by the sudden stop and restart, anyway that fault went.

Managed to get home.

I am thinking Crank Speed Sensor wire has come lose (That's what it seemed like). Going to check later.

Any other things to check?

Thanks as always.

Rachel

blue beasty · Nov 8, 2014

Doesn't a iffy alternator produce similar results? Just a guess from other cars dash displays going loopy

SpiggyTopes · Nov 8, 2014

Yes, sounds like alternator.

wammers · Nov 8, 2014

Gearbox fault is caused by coasting with engine stopped. Sounds like your in tank pump may have failed. But a bit of diag will do no harm to see if any quantity servo faults show.

Rachelkgr · Nov 8, 2014

Thanks guys! I'll still my crappy Hawkeye on her tomorrow see if any codes pop up.

Datatek · Nov 8, 2014

Rachelkgr said:
2001 DHSE

So have just returned from a very long "faultless" drive in my P38.

No overheating no warning lights. All good.

Then...............................:crutch:

About 3 miles from home the Engine Management Light came on and the rev counter started to flick up and down repeatedly. The power dropped and I crawled home at 30mph (Couldn't go much faster). The car stopped completely twice when I was slowing to a near halt, but it did restart easily. (Big Shock when the power steering stops working!!!). A lot of faults showed on the info pane (Gearbox Fault etc) but I think that was just caused by the sudden stop and restart, anyway that fault went.

Managed to get home.

I am thinking Crank Speed Sensor wire has come lose (That's what it seemed like). Going to check later.

Any other things to check?

Thanks as always.

Rachel

Engine management light on suggests CPS, could also be the alternaotr though or even a loose connection on the battery.

Rachelkgr · Nov 8, 2014

Datatek said:
Engine management light on suggests CPS, could also be the alternaotr though or even a loose connection on the battery.

Thanks Keith, CPS is the same as the Crank Speed Sensor (Crank Postition Sensor?)

Thanks.

Datatek · Nov 8, 2014

Rachelkgr said:
Thanks Keith, CPS is the same as the Crank Speed Sensor (Crank Postition Sensor?)

Thanks.

Yep that's it

Rachelkgr · Nov 8, 2014

Datatek said:
Yep that's it

Ah good! There is a bad connection on the CPS, made need to get in there and splice a new cable in.

Datatek · Nov 8, 2014

Rachelkgr said:
Ah good! There is a bad connection on the CPS, made need to get in there and splice a new cable in.

The rev counter jumping sort of confirmed it as that is also effectively driven from the CPS via the EDC of course.

Rachelkgr · Nov 8, 2014

Datatek said:
The rev counter jumping sort of confirmed it as that is also effectively driven from the CPS via the EDC of course.

Ah! Good news!

biketeacherdave · Nov 9, 2014

similar to my alternator failure loads of faulrs being thrown up as the battery was draining down

wammers · Nov 9, 2014

biketeacherdave said:
similar to my alternator failure loads of faulrs being thrown up as the battery was draining down

Or indeed fuel starvation which would also cause the rev counter to fluctuate. And the gearbox fault to show as the car coasted with the engine dead. But as long as she has found the trouble all is well.

Rachelkgr · Nov 9, 2014

I will let you know what diagnostics show.

tomcat59alan · Nov 9, 2014

Rachelkgr said:
I will let you know what diagnostics show.

Thank you Rachel, aren't you glad you didn't sell it

Rachelkgr · Nov 15, 2014

tomcat59alan said:
Thank you Rachel, aren't you glad you didn't sell it

She is a very expensive garage ornament at the moment, no point in selling, never ever recoup even half what I have spent on her. I am spending all my cash converting all the interior to wood. Nearly done now. Looks fabulous!!

tomcat59alan · Nov 15, 2014

Rachelkgr said:
She is a very expensive garage ornament at the moment, no point in selling, never ever recoup even half what I have spent on her. I am spending all my cash converting all the interior to wood. Nearly done now. Looks fabulous!!

Not T&G pine a la Swedish sauna I hope

Took you long enough to answer me.

Rachelkgr · Nov 15, 2014

tomcat59alan said:
Not T&G pine a la Swedish sauna I hope Took you long enough to answer me.

Ha!!!!! No gone for dark walnut throughout!!! Also just had a stainless steel trim added to tailgate, (covers the corrosion). Perfect fit!!!

Datatek · Nov 15, 2014

tomcat59alan said:
Not T&G pine a la Swedish sauna I hope Took you long enough to answer me.

You need leaking "O" rings to get the steam for a sauna

tomcat59alan · Nov 15, 2014

Datatek said:
You need leaking "O" rings to get the steam for a sauna

Or clean your A/C drains with something steel and pointy.

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