test please delete

[vetran]

Seems it's potentially a bad idea to disconnect the battery as it can reset the security system on the radio

But you can just pull out the ECM fuse for a few seconds

Not sure if I can be bothered. The light will probably go off of its own accord after a while, it seems, and leaving it on isn't doing any harm. I'll see about getting the car to the vet's instead

get an OBDII interface ~ £9 on ebay. Small enough to go through the letterbox so you don't have to be home.

That should give you an error code, a quick search on Google will tell you if its serious.

The mighty Mondeo had an exhaust recirculation valve sticking. Whipping the filter off and giving it a quick clean saved the £80 / hour cost. Once the issue is fixed then it should reset automatically.

[NickFitz]

Goodnight all

[NickFitz]

get an OBDII interface ~ £9 on ebay. Small enough to go through the letterbox so you don't have to be home.

That should give you an error code, a quick search on Google will tell you if its serious.

The mighty Mondeo had an exhaust recirculation valve sticking. Whipping the filter off and giving it a quick clean saved the £80 / hour cost. Once the issue is fixed then it should reset automatically.

I was thinking about that, but I'm not certain it's fully compatible with OBDII (it's from 2000), though a few quid to check doesn't really matter I suppose.

Then I just need to find out where to plug it in

[vetran]

I was thinking about that, but I'm not certain it's fully compatible with OBDII (it's from 2000), though a few quid to check doesn't really matter I suppose.

Then I just need to find out where to plug it in

1996 -> for the US Mine is a 2004 (2000 desgn) and compatible. Normally under the steering wheel. Its a big ugly D connector

[NickFitz]

Morning denizens

Another bright one

Lurgy hasn't abated yet

[NickFitz]

1996 -> for the US Mine is a 2004 (2000 desgn) and compatible. Normally under the steering wheel. Its a big ugly D connector

Ordered one from Amazon for delivery tomorrow, and apparently the port is beneath the dash near the bonnet release handle

[mudskipper]

Slept better, but still

[Scruff]

Morning Dissidents. Merc 2 transmission decided to go into limp mode on way to Portsmouth yesterday. 2nd gear home and to Car-spital resulted in 2nd hand replacement gearbox being required. £300 plus 5 hours labour, plus, plus, plus. Carma-Karma©

[SueEllen]

Morning nice and cool compared to yesterday.

[zeitghost]

morning all