super_supra Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 i ve had a look through the search and nothing seems to help me when driving along and the engine is up to temp and over 2000rpm the engine warning light and the one on the rev counter come on. But about 20-40secs later they go off again and dont normaly come back on till next time i go out in the car again.The fault code it brings up is 42. (No 1 speed sensor) my speedo and steering do not seem afected as i read it can make the steering go light every thing seems fine apart from the lights on the dash. The car has been converted from kph to mph and i ve had 140 so prosume it has also had the s[eed limiter removed? were are these both normal wired? behind the clocks? Any other help would be much aprsiated:yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 i ve had a look through the search and nothing seems to help me when driving along and the engine is up to temp and over 2000rpm the engine warning light and the one on the rev counter come on. But about 20-40secs later they go off again and dont normaly come back on till next time i go out in the car again.The fault code it brings up is 42. (No 1 speed sensor) my speedo and steering do not seem afected as i read it can make the steering go light every thing seems fine apart from the lights on the dash. The car has been converted from kph to mph and i ve had 140 so prosume it has also had the s[eed limiter removed? were are these both normal wired? behind the clocks? Any other help would be much aprsiated:yes: they are wired behind the clocks matey, behind the odometer to be precise normally. does sound like that is the culprit. was that the only code that was brought up? is there a misfire at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_supra Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 cant feel any misfire but the revs on tick over can be abit low but just put that down to it needing a servise which i am doing this weekend. no other fault codes just the 42 even disconected the battery to rest the esu to see if that helped seem to make the idle a bit better but still keep getting the fault 42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 cant feel any misfire but the revs on tick over can be abit low but just put that down to it needing a servise which i am doing this weekend. no other fault codes just the 42 even disconected the battery to rest the esu to see if that helped seem to make the idle a bit better but still keep getting the fault 42 tickover low COULD be due to ECU reset. im looking at a members car on saturday with virtually the same problems, going to service, check plugs, coil pack connectors and check codes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo51 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 tickover low COULD be due to ECU reset. im looking at a members car on saturday with virtually the same problems, going to service, check plugs, coil pack connectors and check codes. members? lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 members? lol! you are a member are you not???! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Check for dry joints on the odometer unit, apparently that was what was wrong with mine - was doing the exact same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 How can you tell when the solder joints are 'dry'? I'm trying to sort a code 42 right now. Have Thor TSD to install also, hasn't be delimited/converted before. Just want to make sure the odometer isn't the culprit. Pics are always helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 bumping this as i have gremlins too - warning lght, problems with wiring around Odo and a non working Speedo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Sounds like you have a odometer output signal issue Rob. I'm installing a Thor TSD today and hopefully it will cure my code 42. If not, I'm betting on the odometer and I'm sure we'll be sharing more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_supra Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 mine was the speedo convertor wiring it was on bullet conectors just pulled them apart and put them back together and no more problems since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I'm getting this code but the car is standard with no delimiter or anything, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I'm getting this code but the car is standard with no delimiter or anything, any ideas?Your car doesn't have a kph to mph speedo converter or anything? What does your speedo go up to, 110mph or 180? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 it goes to 180. I had the dash apart today and cant see anything there that shouldnt be. It all looks bone stock. The clock reads in km still, i tried to see if it was delimited today but ran out of road (not enough power lol) so im assuming it's limited still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 There you go then, if your speedo goes to 180mph you must have a speedo converter fitted. And that will be what is causing your error code 42. It'll probably be wired into the ECU harness in the passenger footwell. Check its wiring, especially the earth. Wire the earth wire to a ground point to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 There you go then, if your speedo goes to 180mph you must have a speedo converter fitted. And that will be what is causing your error code 42. It'll probably be wired into the ECU harness in the passenger footwell. Check its wiring, especially the earth. Wire the earth wire to a ground point to be sure. Jake, I have the exactly same problem with mine, Ro was around mine last night and checked it I get the 42 code too, but my car reads in KM although it has been delimited as I clocked it so many times without it cuts the fuel off . will get it serviced soon and will defo get it showed aswell to sort that out. would be always great to have your ideas aswell guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I have the exactly same problem with mine, Ro was around mine last night and checked it I get the 42 code too, but my car reads in KM although it has been delimited as I clocked it so many times without it cuts the fuel off .What do you mean by "my car reads in KM"? Does the speedo read in kmh or mph? Does the speedo go up to 110 or 180? If 180 is it 180mph or 180kph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Jake mine also reads in km still, the clock itself is in km/h still, it reads up to 180km/h. there is no delimiter as far as i can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 What do you mean by "my car reads in KM"? Does the speedo read in kmh or mph? Does the speedo go up to 110 or 180? If 180 is it 180mph or 180kph? well it came last month from Japan and its normal to read in KM, but I was surprised when it went to 180Km(110m) and much over and didnt cut the fuel comin in the engine as they normally do (like my MR2 in the past) having said that when I clock it or go more than 4K REVs in the 6th the Rev meter doesnt go forward anymore and stock on 4K Revs. I had Ro with me and he thought that it has been delimited but not converted to MPH yet and the actual delimiter is causing the engine light to come on, I get the 42 Code too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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