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  • 06-09-2014 1:57pm
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    bogs
    Registered Users Posts: 158 ✭✭


    Hi,did anyone who owns a Fiesta ever have trouble with an engine management light.I drive an 05 fiesta and have continuous trouble with this light.I get it sorted and stays off for about two weeks and bang on it comes on again.Every mechanic i brought it to said the engine was functioning perfectly even with this light on.My worry is that it would fail an NCT test. Could anyone advise me on the matter.Kind Regards,Bogs.:confused:


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    kerry4sam
    Registered Users Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    bogs wrote: »
    Hi,did anyone who owns a Fiesta ever have trouble with an engine management light.I drive an 05 fiesta and have continuous trouble with this light.I get it sorted and stays off for about two weeks and bang on it comes on again.Every mechanic i brought it to said the engine was functioning perfectly even with this light on.My worry is that it would fail an NCT test. Could anyone advise me on the matter.Kind Regards,Bogs.:confused:

    Hi there,

    My last car (Hyundai) had same issue. She passed 3 NCT no problem though. All mechanics who tested her said nothing big of note was setting off any alarm bells with them and not to worry.
    That was with my car though. They'd turn off the light for me though it never stayed off.

    All mechanics said they could spend hours going though every piece of metal looking for the issue, but it would not be worth it. She was always tested okay and always felt confident driving her.

    Would that help in any way? I'd imagine an issue is present. Mechanics will check everything that is tested for an NCT but may not necessarily reach the point of issue triggering this.
    You could always also ask in the Motors forum right here.

    Have I just added to the confusion and uncertainty,
    Hopefully not,
    kerry4sam


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    Vizzy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,527 ✭✭✭Vizzy


    Wifes car passed an NCT only yesterday with the same issue. So long as the light is "orange" and not "red" you should be fine.


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    The_Honeybadger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,155 ✭✭✭The_Honeybadger


    Engine management light is not a fail in the nct and is usually a sensor or something. If it starts flashing however pull over immediately.

    If you are that worried bring it to a ford main dealer, €40 or thereabouts for a diagnostic with the proper software. My experience with indies is that sometimes faults come up as unknown, the main dealer should be able to diagnose properly. You can decide then if it's something that needs fixing.


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    konradex
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭konradex


    If you are still looking for help I know very good mechanic. He can check your car on computer and he'll give you feedback why this bulb is still on. The price for that job is about 20 euro. Give me PM if you are interested.


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    callaway92
    Registered Users Posts: 14,356 ✭✭✭✭callaway92


    konradex wrote: »
    If you are still looking for help I know very good mechanic. He can check your car on computer and he'll give you feedback why this bulb is still on. The price for that job is about 20 euro. Give me PM if you are interested.

    lol


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