Engine Light on after running out of fuel
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Engine Light on after running out of fuel
Help,
I ran out of fuel this morning on the way to the garage and now then engine light is on.
Any ideas ?
Will it clear itself ?
I ran out of fuel this morning on the way to the garage and now then engine light is on.
Any ideas ?
Will it clear itself ?
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If the ECU is similar to US spec cars and I bet that it is, the number one suspect is a loose fuel cap. You were probably in a hurry , frustrated etc. Check that the cap is properly fastened. I think the ecu resets after about 10cycles. Other US spec cars do. Never had that experience in our M-B.
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Thanks Guys, I think it may be misfire related cuz wen i filled her up after running out of juice, when i first cranked her over it took about 10 seconds to fire then it was lumpy for another 10 seconds or so, But i gave it a quick rev to get the fuel pumping and She's been running as smooth as a baby's bum since.
The light is still on though.
Thanks for your replies, and i know........ what a ******** i am for running out of juice
The light is still on though.
Thanks for your replies, and i know........ what a ******** i am for running out of juice
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Thanks Guys, I think it may be misfire related cuz wen i filled her up after running out of juice, when i first cranked her over it took about 10 seconds to fire then it was lumpy for another 10 seconds or so, But i gave it a quick rev to get the fuel pumping and She's been running as smooth as a baby's bum since.
The light is still on though.
Thanks for your replies, and i know........ what a ******** i am for running out of juice
The light is still on though.
Thanks for your replies, and i know........ what a ******** i am for running out of juice
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Thanks Guys, I think it may be misfire related cuz wen i filled her up after running out of juice, when i first cranked her over it took about 10 seconds to fire then it was lumpy for another 10 seconds or so, But i gave it a quick rev to get the fuel pumping and She's been running as smooth as a baby's bum since.
The light is still on though.
Thanks for your replies, and i know........ what a ******** i am for running out of juice
The light is still on though.
Thanks for your replies, and i know........ what a ******** i am for running out of juice