Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 21:14:38 -0000 From: "James Borden" <jamesnopsamden.freeserve.co.uk> Subject: Re: Engine check light...
Thanks, However, generally the car drives really well and the turbo bypass valve was replaced only a few months ago. Also the alternator was replaced only a few months ago and the belt does not seem to be slipping, at least I can't hear anything. As for the speedo, I think I will have to get the cable replaced, it is starting to annoy me. Cheers, James Eric Law wrote in message <784je3$jcl$1nopsamer.news.rcn.net>... >James, >Does the car also "hiccup" or stumble when you quickly lift the throttle and >then get back on it? If so, or if you have other odd driveability problems, >you probably need a new "turbo bypass valve", sometimes called a "hooter >valve". Probably about 100 US$ to replace. They are NOT very durable - >replaced one on my 9000 and 20K miles later it's already showing signs of >failure. > >Battery light could be defective alternator, or a loose or slipping belt. >I'd get this one checked out quick, if I were you! > >The speedometer is driven by a cable which would have been disturbed when >the dash was worked on. However, this probably just aggravated an existing >problem. If the car has > 100K miles, the cable's entitled to be replaced. >If you're creative, though, sometimes you can lubricate them and get a >couple more years before they fail. > > Eric Law > >