Code G - please help
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Really need some help with this one.
Story is the alternator belt started to slip and then it basically "burnt out" and shredded. I switched off and back on again and got a "Code G " error on the pod (No connection to water temp sensor). I limped the few miles home with a voltage of around 11.2 - 12.2. I have replaced the alternator belt and have checked all the wiring to the water temp sensor, which looks completely untouched. I now have the ususal 13.5 - 14 voltage. I have disconnected the battery, which reset a previous/different error code but I am still getting the Code G error??
Doues anyone know what are the consequences of running the engine with this error? Will the fans come on for instance? I can tell if the engine is getting hot by the oil temp but can't garauntee I will not get stuck in traffic on my way to a dealer.
Any assistance gratefully received.
I am also going to post on the SP6 forum.
Story is the alternator belt started to slip and then it basically "burnt out" and shredded. I switched off and back on again and got a "Code G " error on the pod (No connection to water temp sensor). I limped the few miles home with a voltage of around 11.2 - 12.2. I have replaced the alternator belt and have checked all the wiring to the water temp sensor, which looks completely untouched. I now have the ususal 13.5 - 14 voltage. I have disconnected the battery, which reset a previous/different error code but I am still getting the Code G error??
Doues anyone know what are the consequences of running the engine with this error? Will the fans come on for instance? I can tell if the engine is getting hot by the oil temp but can't garauntee I will not get stuck in traffic on my way to a dealer.
Any assistance gratefully received.
I am also going to post on the SP6 forum.
There are two water temperature sensors the one closest to the alternator is for the display the one to the rear of the engine goes to the ECU and controls the cooling fans. If the ECU one goes open circuit both cooling fans will run. I suspect the code 'G' is from the display sensor.
Thanks NCE 61,
Yup I have seen both of them and the pod temperature "shutter" is not working and the LCD display reads zero. I suspected the belt shredding must have done some damage to the guage sensor and it's wiring as it is nearest the alternator. I just can't see any damage though?? I will have another look tomorrow.
Hopefully I can drive it to a dealer and if I get stuck the fans will cut in as you suggest. If not I will switch it off when the oil temp gets to 90 degrees.
Yup I have seen both of them and the pod temperature "shutter" is not working and the LCD display reads zero. I suspected the belt shredding must have done some damage to the guage sensor and it's wiring as it is nearest the alternator. I just can't see any damage though?? I will have another look tomorrow.
Hopefully I can drive it to a dealer and if I get stuck the fans will cut in as you suggest. If not I will switch it off when the oil temp gets to 90 degrees.
Thanks NCE 61,
Yup I have seen both of them and the pod temperature "shutter" is not working and the LCD display reads zero. I suspected the belt shredding must have done some damage to the guage sensor and it's wiring as it is nearest the alternator. I just can't see any damage though?? I will have another look tomorrow.
Hopefully I can drive it to a dealer and if I get stuck the fans will cut in as you suggest. If not I will switch it off when the oil temp gets to 90 degrees.
Yup I have seen both of them and the pod temperature "shutter" is not working and the LCD display reads zero. I suspected the belt shredding must have done some damage to the guage sensor and it's wiring as it is nearest the alternator. I just can't see any damage though?? I will have another look tomorrow.
Hopefully I can drive it to a dealer and if I get stuck the fans will cut in as you suggest. If not I will switch it off when the oil temp gets to 90 degrees.
Had a problems with my fans not coming on, suspect the sensor, but to get round it just remove the fan relays and put a wire link in on one or both of them, it will permanently run and you'll get to the dealer with no problems. The relay diagram is printed on the side so you know which terminals to connect. It's high amperage so use some heavy gauge wire.
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