Fuel system / emission warning light

Velorum · Aug 3rd, 2005, 21:35

Evening all.
240SE - The warning light second from the left came on this evening, the handbook says that it warns of a problem in the fuel / exhaust sytem and that urgent attention is needed as the car may no longer comply with emission regulations! At around 1500RPM there is a metalic 'rattling' noise. Ive had a poke around and cant see anything obviously loose - my first thought re the noise was the corrogated metal hose that comes from the radiator but this was fine. Does anyone think that this is the exhaust system? Anyway, Im going to book it into the garage asap - my usual garage (local) is no good as they dont have a courtesy car. I was thinking of using Phil Wittaker cars (Independant Volvo garage) near Slough - has anyone used them, and were you happy with the service?
Any comments suggestions etc - gratefuly accepted!
Thanks
Ian

Mike_Brace · Aug 3rd, 2005, 22:23

Metallic rattling noise could be cat on way out which would put light on. Could be other things though.

Mike

Velorum · Aug 3rd, 2005, 22:44

Thanks for that Mike.
Sounds expensive!!!!!!!
Ian

Clifford Pope · Aug 4th, 2005, 08:49

You need to read the diagnostic codes to see what is causing the light to come on. Don't jump to conclusions until you know that.
eg the rattling could be pinking caused by faulty knock sensor, or weak mixture.

Velorum · Aug 4th, 2005, 20:13

Point taken.

I have booked the car into Wittaker Volvo in Slough but they are busy and the earliest date I could get is 24th August (I also want a full service & cambelt change)
My dilema now is do I soldier on till then or is there a risk of anything nasty happening?
I thought that I would have a good look underneath on Saturday to see of any of the exhaust system is loose etc.

Comments / views anyone?

Aug 3rd, 2005, 21:35	#1
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Fuel system / emission warning light Evening all. 240SE - The warning light second from the left came on this evening, the handbook says that it warns of a problem in the fuel / exhaust sytem and that urgent attention is needed as the car may no longer comply with emission regulations! At around 1500RPM there is a metalic 'rattling' noise. Ive had a poke around and cant see anything obviously loose - my first thought re the noise was the corrogated metal hose that comes from the radiator but this was fine. Does anyone think that this is the exhaust system? Anyway, Im going to book it into the garage asap - my usual garage (local) is no good as they dont have a courtesy car. I was thinking of using Phil Wittaker cars (Independant Volvo garage) near Slough - has anyone used them, and were you happy with the service? Any comments suggestions etc - gratefuly accepted! Thanks Ian

Aug 3rd, 2005, 22:23	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	RE: Fuel system / emission warning light Metallic rattling noise could be cat on way out which would put light on. Could be other things though. Mike

Aug 3rd, 2005, 22:44	#3
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	RE: Fuel system / emission warning light Thanks for that Mike. Sounds expensive!!!!!!! Ian

Aug 4th, 2005, 08:49	#4
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 14:34 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	RE: Fuel system / emission warning light You need to read the diagnostic codes to see what is causing the light to come on. Don't jump to conclusions until you know that. eg the rattling could be pinking caused by faulty knock sensor, or weak mixture.

Aug 4th, 2005, 20:13	#5
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	RE: Fuel system / emission warning light Point taken. I have booked the car into Wittaker Volvo in Slough but they are busy and the earliest date I could get is 24th August (I also want a full service & cambelt change) My dilema now is do I soldier on till then or is there a risk of anything nasty happening? I thought that I would have a good look underneath on Saturday to see of any of the exhaust system is loose etc. Comments / views anyone?

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