Warning ECU Light on the R34

[CWest]

The ECU warning light on my 34 has started turn on. Its the one on the top right of the speedo. It only comes on about 5 mins after the car is started as if an error is only detected after the car has warmed up. Anyone ever had a similiar problem. Wondering whether the SAFC is messing up the ECU. Car is going in the shop next week but was wondering if anyone knew about what could cause this. The car seems fine and is running without anything noticeably wrong.

[benhpi]

May be the AFC, but more likely your oxygen sensor is not functioning properly.

[CWest]

Thanks Ben HPI. I was told that by my mechanic ill get it checked out next week. One thing though, my mechanic wants me to disconnect my SAFC casue he thinks they are not worth the hassle and he doesnt want to tune the car with it on. Should i change mechanics ?

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[benhpi]

S-AFC can be useful, depending on the other things done to your car. They are easy enough to tune, so I don't see why you should have to remove it (assuming it was wired properly in the first place)

[CWest]

thanks BEN, think it might be time to look for a new mechanic. Recommend anyone in the north shore ?

[franks]

are you sure its the check engine light??? is it the oil light??? checked oil levels lately???

some sensors may be malfunctioning, for instance your AFM? maybe try some contact cleaner on it?

goto a different mechanic. the fool obviously doesnt know what to do with the safc. they will be a tremendous help when properly tuned. and you know you can default your safc back to zero's and essentially let the ecu run "factory". ???

[CWest]

Thanks Frank it is the ECU light not oil. Cars due for a service anyhow so id rather let my mechanic handle it. Still looking for a mechanic in the North Shore, which mechanic do u use ?

[benhpi]

The North Shore isn't exactly overflowing with workshops that specialise in imports. The only one I know of is Hybrid-Vision in Artarmon. If Roger is still there, he knows his stuff.

[N/A®]

ben,

what do u recommend for the R34 without touching the internals?

[CWest]

Thanks Ben Made a call today. Will try them for my next service.

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[benhpi]

Originally posted by N/A®

ben,

what do u recommend for the R34 without touching the internals?

What do you mean? Just a turbo recommendation or a whole package? Are we talking about a GT-t? What do you want from the car? I can't make any recommendation without this sort of info