coming home from stansted my engine warning system light starts flashing the car rev counter was going up and down but the car was still going so I got home just about. It really does not like the low gears. Any ideas what it could be ?
Could be a plug, although unlikely. Does it idle smoothly or can you rev it ok when it's stationery?
If you can, it may be that the engine management has its knickers in a twist. It's quite difficult to diagnose problems like this with new cars unfortunately. It would probably need a mechanic/dealer to look at it (probably via a pc)
If you can't you can check by removing one of the plug leads at a time. If it runs the same with one plug lead out, you can isolate the problem to either a didgy plug or lead.
This might have something to do with the alternator. Is it okay on motorways, long runs but less reliable & not so good on local runs. Do you have to keep the revs going when the car is stationary at traffic lights? Was it cutting out.
[cite]Posted By: pete_tong1[/cite]thanks dave im in essex i will take it to a ford dealership tomorrow. I might drive it as RAC will only put it on tow.
For gods sake just let them plug in their computer and diagnose the problem. Once you know what's up take it to a local garage don't let a Ford main delaer loose on it.
[cite]Posted By: pete_tong1[/cite]coming home from stansted my engine warning system light starts flashing the car rev counter was going up and down but the car was still going so I got home just about. It really does not like the low gears. Any ideas what it could be ?
Had a similar ting withmy fiesta but at the time was a driving novice.... it came to note when my brother borrowed my car and found himself pulling away at roundabouts at mega speed (i'd just adjusted my driving accordingly). Freaked aout an old lady at a zebra crossing once too as it reved along!!
Mechanic couldn't diagnosed anything and it just kinda stopped int he end!
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If you can, it may be that the engine management has its knickers in a twist. It's quite difficult to diagnose problems like this with new cars unfortunately. It would probably need a mechanic/dealer to look at it (probably via a pc)
If you can't you can check by removing one of the plug leads at a time. If it runs the same with one plug lead out, you can isolate the problem to either a didgy plug or lead.
Do you have to keep the revs going when the car is stationary at traffic lights?
Was it cutting out.
Where are you based, I know a decent mechanic in Sidcup who doesn't charge the earth.
For gods sake just let them plug in their computer and diagnose the problem. Once you know what's up take it to a local garage don't let a Ford main delaer loose on it.
It's all gone Pete Tong! ;-)
Mechanic couldn't diagnosed anything and it just kinda stopped int he end!