Hi all,
As the thread might suggest, I am currently experiencing a probable ECU fault on my TF LE500.
So in summary:
Ten days ago, engine management light comes on. Quick consultation with the manual says it's not flashing so I can carry on driving but probably should book a service.
One week ago, my mechanic friend runs diagnostic. His machine is older (his business is a start up), so we get generic codes. He doesn't think it's too much to worry about though, and suggests that we reset the codes and see what happens.
As you can probably guess, the light came back, so today I went back to him for further investigation. One code repeats from last week and it relates to the ECU. Alongside this are a number of other codes - because they differed from last weeks codes, he decided before anything else he would check the wiring. This is where I leave him to it.
So next thing I know, the alarm is going off, but this is now looking like an ECU snag rather than wiring as it carries on even with the battery disconnected, and he can't get the key fob to unlock it. ECUs are not his strong point, nor are MGs, but we have a mutual agreement - mates rates for cash flow (as I mentioned, start up business), so I've taken my car to him a lot for minor snags.
In short, I left his workshop today without my car, with the alarm still going and (increasingly likely looking) worst case scenario, a buggered ECU, and I kid you not, I was bawling like a baby (much to his discomfort and distress), because she is my absolute pride and joy. Short term, I've hired a car and he's going to continue to investigate the wiring just in case. Long term... I am desperate to not have to give up my baby, but I am frankly terrified at the prospect of having to fork out for a new ECU (plus associated costs), so any hints and tricks would be very greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Sian
As the thread might suggest, I am currently experiencing a probable ECU fault on my TF LE500.
So in summary:
Ten days ago, engine management light comes on. Quick consultation with the manual says it's not flashing so I can carry on driving but probably should book a service.
One week ago, my mechanic friend runs diagnostic. His machine is older (his business is a start up), so we get generic codes. He doesn't think it's too much to worry about though, and suggests that we reset the codes and see what happens.
As you can probably guess, the light came back, so today I went back to him for further investigation. One code repeats from last week and it relates to the ECU. Alongside this are a number of other codes - because they differed from last weeks codes, he decided before anything else he would check the wiring. This is where I leave him to it.
So next thing I know, the alarm is going off, but this is now looking like an ECU snag rather than wiring as it carries on even with the battery disconnected, and he can't get the key fob to unlock it. ECUs are not his strong point, nor are MGs, but we have a mutual agreement - mates rates for cash flow (as I mentioned, start up business), so I've taken my car to him a lot for minor snags.
In short, I left his workshop today without my car, with the alarm still going and (increasingly likely looking) worst case scenario, a buggered ECU, and I kid you not, I was bawling like a baby (much to his discomfort and distress), because she is my absolute pride and joy. Short term, I've hired a car and he's going to continue to investigate the wiring just in case. Long term... I am desperate to not have to give up my baby, but I am frankly terrified at the prospect of having to fork out for a new ECU (plus associated costs), so any hints and tricks would be very greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Sian