Joined: 08 May 2016 Posts: 488 Location: Shropshire
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 12:55 Post subject:
Now I'm slightly confused ...
Did flash code check this morning.
Only got one code - 43.
That is with the braking system warning light on all the time.[mine is non-ABS by the way]
At time of test the CEL was NOT on - so possibly it was a "B" code that does not get stored ? _________________ 02 3.0 Trooper
Saab 9-3 2.3i convertible.(to be sold)
BMW 540i/6 1939 HRG 1100
1986 Saab 900 Turbo. '84 Marlin Roadster.
+ motorcycles & '76 Reliant Kitten (don't laugh - it has got 4 wheels)...
Joined: 08 May 2016 Posts: 488 Location: Shropshire
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 13:15 Post subject:
Flash Code 43 seems to be either "Crank sensor out of sync." or "Crank sensor no signal."
But it starts and runs OK. [Never 'not started' since returning from eithan.] _________________ 02 3.0 Trooper
Saab 9-3 2.3i convertible.(to be sold)
BMW 540i/6 1939 HRG 1100
1986 Saab 900 Turbo. '84 Marlin Roadster.
+ motorcycles & '76 Reliant Kitten (don't laugh - it has got 4 wheels)...
Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Posts: 8195 Location: oxfordish
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 19:23 Post subject:
tread away i've not seen one with an unknown code before so i'm learning as well!
it uses both cam and crank for starting and generally won't start if they are out of sync but it trys to start by firing the injectors in the firing order but without seeing the cam it's only guessing at what cylinder is on tdc so a lot of the time it won't start.
when it can see both sensors and it fires up it switches off the cam sensor so you can disconnect it when the engine is running and it makes no difference to it it will carry on running it won't stall or anything.
Joined: 08 May 2016 Posts: 488 Location: Shropshire
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 20:31 Post subject:
Thanks both.
I was 'puzzled' because seeing the brake warning light only at the time - I thought I'd get a code that related to brakes. Silly me.
Will try clearing it.
Just to add to my tiny woes - I noticed today the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir was going down ... topped up but will have to get under and look for a leak.
Still enjoying driving it though ! _________________ 02 3.0 Trooper
Saab 9-3 2.3i convertible.(to be sold)
BMW 540i/6 1939 HRG 1100
1986 Saab 900 Turbo. '84 Marlin Roadster.
+ motorcycles & '76 Reliant Kitten (don't laugh - it has got 4 wheels)...
Joined: 08 May 2016 Posts: 488 Location: Shropshire
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 20:35 Post subject:
At least I can claim to have sorted the 'over-voltage charging' with advice from the local firm and the new wire piggy-backed in place. _________________ 02 3.0 Trooper
Saab 9-3 2.3i convertible.(to be sold)
BMW 540i/6 1939 HRG 1100
1986 Saab 900 Turbo. '84 Marlin Roadster.
+ motorcycles & '76 Reliant Kitten (don't laugh - it has got 4 wheels)...
Joined: 08 May 2016 Posts: 488 Location: Shropshire
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 20:45 Post subject:
I'd have Edited if I could ...
The alternator testing chap demonstrated that with no S wire (battery volts) signal the alternator charges at its pre-set limit.
In both cases - old and 'newer' - this produced a reading of 15+ volts. _________________ 02 3.0 Trooper
Saab 9-3 2.3i convertible.(to be sold)
BMW 540i/6 1939 HRG 1100
1986 Saab 900 Turbo. '84 Marlin Roadster.
+ motorcycles & '76 Reliant Kitten (don't laugh - it has got 4 wheels)...
Joined: 08 May 2016 Posts: 488 Location: Shropshire
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 13:56 Post subject:
Thought I'd better add - brake warning light was coming on if brake fluid level dropped slightly.
Discovered a tiny weep on OSF caliper - explaining slow loss of fluid so 'warning' to be expected.
Odd because I'd already fitted a brand new piston and seal kit to both front calipers. [ Chinese 'cheese' ??]
Have now got another new seal kit. _________________ 02 3.0 Trooper
Saab 9-3 2.3i convertible.(to be sold)
BMW 540i/6 1939 HRG 1100
1986 Saab 900 Turbo. '84 Marlin Roadster.
+ motorcycles & '76 Reliant Kitten (don't laugh - it has got 4 wheels)...
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum