Engine Warning Light
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:58 pm
I bought a MY16 F-Type 2 months ago.
I month ago I parked it in my garage with a cover on it and went on vacation for 2 weeks.
On return I took the car out for a run and after 3 miles, the Engine Warning Light illuminated.
An OBDII reading indicated that there was a fault with the knock sensor and the low pressure fuel sensor.
I called the dealer and the car was returned under warranty.
They informed me that the same faults were detected and that even though the knock sensor was very inexpensive, it was buried in the engine and replacement would involve removing the supercharger and involve a minimum of 8 hours work.
When they finally got to 2 sensors, they discovered that both sensors were fine.
But mouse had removed 1/3 of the foam insulation from under the engine cover and used it to built a nest under the supercharger. It had then eaten the insulation off the cables entering each of the connectors of the respective sensors. ( photo's were supplied)
As can be imagined, this shocking situation was not covered by any warranty. But as it could not actually be determined if the mouse was there before or after I purchased the car, the dealer magnanimously agreed to split the GBP 1000 bill.
This has never happened with any other Porsche/Ferrari/Aston that has been in the same garage.
I don't know if Jaguar use super tasty cables or if their engine spaces are warmer and more inviting.
But if vermin are suspected to be living in you garage, not only would I recommend getting some deterrents in place, I would remove the engine cover every so often and look for signs of disappearing foam. It could save considerable non warranty expense.
I month ago I parked it in my garage with a cover on it and went on vacation for 2 weeks.
On return I took the car out for a run and after 3 miles, the Engine Warning Light illuminated.
An OBDII reading indicated that there was a fault with the knock sensor and the low pressure fuel sensor.
I called the dealer and the car was returned under warranty.
They informed me that the same faults were detected and that even though the knock sensor was very inexpensive, it was buried in the engine and replacement would involve removing the supercharger and involve a minimum of 8 hours work.
When they finally got to 2 sensors, they discovered that both sensors were fine.
But mouse had removed 1/3 of the foam insulation from under the engine cover and used it to built a nest under the supercharger. It had then eaten the insulation off the cables entering each of the connectors of the respective sensors. ( photo's were supplied)
As can be imagined, this shocking situation was not covered by any warranty. But as it could not actually be determined if the mouse was there before or after I purchased the car, the dealer magnanimously agreed to split the GBP 1000 bill.
This has never happened with any other Porsche/Ferrari/Aston that has been in the same garage.
I don't know if Jaguar use super tasty cables or if their engine spaces are warmer and more inviting.
But if vermin are suspected to be living in you garage, not only would I recommend getting some deterrents in place, I would remove the engine cover every so often and look for signs of disappearing foam. It could save considerable non warranty expense.