Engine light coming on

[Gunzero]

when i start my car the engine light comes on only started doing it when i put a pod filter on it only says on for a bit then goes out

 

[Brett_jjj]

Try checking for any error codes.https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/checking-error-codes-vr-vs-revised.22307

 

[hako]

What did you do with the air temperature sensor that plugs into the original airbox? (not a trick question)

 

[Verynice]

or, take the pod filter off, put factory airbox back in and get a k&n panel filter

 

[Brett_jjj]

The sensor Hako mentions needs to be in the airbox for the ECU to work properly.Otherwise you will end up with ECU errors which makes the engine light come on.Also the engine will not be running at its best while its like this,so the benefit ,(if any),from the pod will be lost.

 

[Gunzero]

**** i know what you's are talking about the little thing on the side of the air lucky i still got it what would happen if i just hooked the sensor up would that be ok?

 

[Brett_jjj]

Hook it up and mount the sensor near where the air filter or pod is.It needs to get a temperature reading similar to the temperature of the air going into the engine.That way the ECU can work properly by receiving the proper air temperatures from the sensor.

 

[Gunzero]

ok cool thanks Brett_jjj

 

[odysseyesm]

+1 on the sensor...

The engine light will come on and then it'll start giving you heaps of grief.

Mine started to miss and gradually got worse to the point where it would practically stop completely.
The mechanic told me that the resulting error code would need to be removed by a computer in the OBD/diagnostic port or else it may keep re-occuring - the miss that is.
I'm not sure on that point, I disconnected the battery for about 20mins to try and wipe the computer memeory and then re-connected and haven't had the problem since... touchwood.

 

[Gunzero]

i just hooked the sensor up put it near the pod and now no more engine light