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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: shyboy on 27 November 2007, 09:33:45

Title: If the EML disappears when next starting...
Post by: shyboy on 27 November 2007, 09:33:45
This relates partly to a separate thread entitled '2.6l misfire'. I don't understand the operation of the EML completely and am wondering whether someone can explain whether a fault has cleared if the light comes on as a warning but then disappears when next the engine is started. I had a flashing warning last night, which Kevin Wood has warned means a cat could be damaged, but there is no light this morning and the misfire problem has disappeared.
I will need to investigate the cause of the warning, of course, but can I safely drive the car unless it is repeated?
Many thanks.
Title: Re: If the EML disappears when next starting...
Post by: Jimbob on 27 November 2007, 09:50:54
If the light comes on, or flashes, a code should be stored
If the light does not come on next time, car fine to drive, but code should still be readable.
Solid EML is a problem to fix
Flashing means problem to fix and damage may occur (often to cats) if you continue driving.
Title: Re: If the EML disappears when next starting...
Post by: shyboy on 27 November 2007, 11:45:14
Thanks for that reassurance, Jimbob. Hope the tackle's returned to normal.
Title: Re: If the EML disappears when next starting...
Post by: Jimbob on 27 November 2007, 12:05:07
np, tackle all fine, as if nothing had happened, except not as hairy ;)
Title: Re: If the EML disappears when next starting...
Post by: Jay w on 27 November 2007, 13:11:11
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np, tackle all fine, as if nothing had happened, except not as hairy ;)


 :o :o Too much info........ive just had lunch
Title: Re: If the EML disappears when next starting...
Post by: Jimbob on 27 November 2007, 13:23:28
sorry  :-[
Title: Re: If the EML disappears when next starting...
Post by: shyboy on 27 November 2007, 15:48:47
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np, tackle all fine, as if nothing had happened, except not as hairy ;)


 :o :o Too much info........ive just had lunch

You're the lucky one. I was just about to start!   ;D