Hi,

Had a strange issue today. I overtook an old granny, foot to the floor, supercharger whining as normal.

Caried on at 60mph for a few miles and then the car made a 'bong' and and "Engine System Fault" came on the dash. Engine power was instantly reduced.

I decided to drive back home, then I stopped the engine, restarted it and it was back to normal. Drove for a few miles and it was fine.

The battery went flat in it the other day as the kids were watching a dvd, while i was talking to my mate at his garage.....they must have watched it for about an hour and the battery didnt have enough juice to turn the car over, so I jump started it. Could this have something to do with it?

It's a 2007MY 4.2 SC.

Cheers,

Paul.

the battery is a good place to start, also maybe the fuel pump if you had quarter or less in the tank... ... - .- -.




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The fuel guage was inbetween 1/4 and 1/2 full. Battery seems fine though?

Paul.

have you had a chance to scann to see if theres a fault code left behind theat might help

I havent got a fault code reader unfortunately......how much are they and where from?

Paul.

search "RAC" or "IIDTool" ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Even a bobby basic one for £20 of flee bay with give you the fault code then look it up, if not I'm sure some one local will scan it in for you

Thinking of getting one of these tools. Looking at a "Pro-scan" unit on flea bay. Anyone ever used one of these and if they are any good  
2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8, Mine........ALL mine.
2012 Freelander 2 HSE SD4 - Mrs UkDave's new toy
2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4 - gone
2010 Discovery 4 XS - gone
2008 Discovery 3 HSE - gone
2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4 - gone

fyi, the cheapy ones can read faults but cannot clear them.... ... - .- -.




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Abstract below taken from the add. Would post a link but can't seem to do it on the i-pad

VS580 Professional Internet Update
ADVANCED CAR DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER

2001 onwards for petrol ♦ 2004 onwards for diesel

Cheaper scanners cannot offer internet update or the viewing of live data via the PCM data stream. Make sure you future proof your investment.

This is a professional grade scanner offering unrivalled scanning and fault finding facilities. Detachable connecting lead should you need to replace it. Plugs into your PC via the USB lead provided for DTC and firmware updates. Manual and presentation box included.

This model includes OBD lookup for 30 vehicles and now includes live data and internet update

We are the only authorised dealer for Proscan diagnostic tools. Our direct contact with the Proscan sales team ensure we always have the latest version in our store waiting for dispatch.

This scanner works for OBDII compliant cars and has the capability to read and reset trouble codes stored in the vehicles ECU, read live data and internet connectivity

  
2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8, Mine........ALL mine.
2012 Freelander 2 HSE SD4 - Mrs UkDave's new toy
2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4 - gone
2010 Discovery 4 XS - gone
2008 Discovery 3 HSE - gone
2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4 - gone

these codes read by generic scanners are only the basic ones, which by law all car manufactres have to make accessible...the suspension ,hdvc etc codes are landrover specific codes and can only be read/cleared by dedicated obd scanners like the IIDTool ... ... - .- -.




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All seems to be fine now. not had even a blip and done a few hundred miles since this happened. Couldnt have been some dodgy fuel from the supermarket or something could it?

I was hoping to make a claim on the warranty...oh well