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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6266   
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car started a treat this morning (all covered in ice)
but then I noticed the heat screen didn't want to stay on for more a few second, then i noticed the temp gauge had gone through the roof, rev counter not working and in limp mode along with t/c light and battery light - but no engine management light? any thoughts MAF sensor ? |
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31st Jan 2011 10:07am |
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| pom Member Since: 01 Jun 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 1343 |
shagged battery ? Cold weather does weed them out.
Give LRA a call anyway thats what they are there for ) Pom |
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31st Jan 2011 10:12am |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253 
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I'd say thats an electrical issue. if you dont have a diagnostic tool then dealer it is.
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31st Jan 2011 10:12am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6266
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battery is only 4 months old so I hope not - plus engine started no trouble.
re elec problem.....hmm after only 4 months one of the electrical connections in the rear o/s some are using for aux sockets in the back fell off ! - due to corrosion!!! |
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31st Jan 2011 10:23am |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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Why arent you ringing LRA?
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31st Jan 2011 10:31am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6266
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just called them and they are due to be with me in a bit.
will have a look at fuses in the mean time. |
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31st Jan 2011 10:38am |
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| Allan Member Since: 09 Sep 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 166  
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My wife's Subaru's battery lasted 3 days from new in a hot Perth summer on a new vehicle, it happens.
Allan |
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31st Jan 2011 3:37pm |
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| pom Member Since: 01 Jun 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 1343 |
how did you get on ?
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31st Jan 2011 4:01pm |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789 
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You've obviously never been to Birmingham in winter then  Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
110 HCPU Tipper |
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31st Jan 2011 4:33pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6266
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just got back.
the battery appears to be fine. the engine starts without any hesitation - albeit in limb / reduced power the earther terminals are apparently all ok - LRA checked. LRA been doing this 10+ yrs never seen anything like it
nor any of his mates
so high temp gauge, no heated front screen (well only for a second or 2), no rev counter, battery light and tc light remain on? so lap top plugged in and it can't link up to the ecu ? doesnt recognise the engine? so just dropped it off at the dealers for them to play 
will let you know when I know more but in the mean time if anyone else has had similar would love to know? |
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31st Jan 2011 6:11pm |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987 
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hope they have given you a decent courtesy car
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31st Jan 2011 6:22pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6266
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 yes amazing they've let me have a RR Vogue V8 - fantastic engine!
only joking I can do without it for a couple of days (good excuse to get on the bike and save some fuel and get fit). can't wait to find out what the problem was though? |
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31st Jan 2011 6:31pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6266
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sent email to dealers but no reply
can't wait to find out whats gone wrong. I've got a bad feeling about the wiring loom though - hopefully the plug connector that FELL off due to corrosion was a one off and the rest is fine |
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1st Feb 2011 10:46pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6266
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mk - sorry didn't reply before. no not touched anything to be honest?
has no one else had this problem. still awaiting feed back from the dealers ! ? 
be nice to have the car back for the weekend but I'm now starting to doubt it. think'll I'll have to get that load car they offered me.  |
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3rd Feb 2011 9:10am |
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