'Mil' on can I drive car.........

[jack_ratt]

Started car this morning 'Mil' didn't go out....
Gave it a few seconds and a couple of blips of loud pedal and still not estinguished.
Before starting engine both fans are running which makes me think the engine management is getting a over hot engine signal, could anybody point me in the direction of the water temp sensors.
Or any other quick fix resets... thanks
Martin

[arcbeer]

Wouldn't chance it. Could end up doing more harm than good. I'd flat bed it to a garage.

[shpub]

If both fans are running, it can indicate that the temp sensor is O/C and the ECU is on default switch on mode. The temp sensor is under the front engine cover.
I agree though... don't take a chance.

[jack_ratt]

Cheers guys , seems just as I suspected.
Tried after work today and still cooling fans still running, will try tomorrow with sensor connections then new sensor if required. Hopefully not more than a tenner for sensor.... well we'll see, if it is then the cheapest bill yet!!!





>> Edited by jack_ratt on Friday 23 April 21:30

[jack_ratt]

Stripped inner engine cover off, found water sensor then popped off connector a quick spray with WD40 and SORTED. Reassemble then quick blat to check (well you have to) well happy now....
When under front engine cover found two rubber hoses which lay over (as viewed from front) left hand bank.
1 goes to the power steering other is left loose with end brass screw fitting. When engine is running this hose is sucking air, should this go anywhere or have some sort of filter attached??? Advise please..
Martin