New Member Needs Advice About Ba Xr6 T

[Dillz]

Yeah it's obviously been modified so tread carefully, looks like a monza cooler too.

If it was me I'd keep looking but I'm fussy, don't forget just because a dealer is selling it doesn't mean the previous owner didn't flog the crap out of it then trade it on an new car. It's was probably modified on the cheap too, as in cheap exhaust and cooler then a generic tune and that's it.

[ryanlok]

damn see im picky too, I was hoping if there was someone in melb who knows about ba xr6t's could give me a hand when it comes back from the mechanics...I know because of these upgrades it would have been given a bit but im hoping that this is worth it...but is there any tech articles that can show me any reasons as to why the engine light would come on then go off?

PS: is a monza intercooler any good?

Edited 03/12/10 01:30 AM by ryanlok

[Dillz]

Not specifically that I know of, you can try looking through HERE to see if you can find anything. But engine light usually means something wrong with the engine, could be anything.

Apologies for not being very helpful.

Oh and monza coolers rate slightly above stock, cheapest on the market.

[ryanlok]

I've read a few threads about the engine light, im hoping that the light comes on due to the cat sensor seeing that it has an aftermarket exhaust (though im not 100% on that) or could be a tps....there is a ford dealership nearby so I will ask the yard where im getting it from if I can take it there and if they can run a code check on it...would all ford dealerships have the devices to read the ecu faults?

[Pazzo]

just spoke to a friend who had a ba, its the engine check light. he thinks it was tuned and returned to stock. so when you boot it he thinks it could be dumping to much fuel. but not 100% sure but that's what he's used to do. took out the 42pound injectors and walbro and it stoped. maybe the old owner left them in cause he was trading it in.

[Samboc]

Don't know if this is any help. I had a BF MK2 XR6 NA with a similar problem. Turned out it was just a loose connection on an exhaust sensor. Located at the rear of the engine near the fire wall , drivers side. Just an idea

[EvilDaifu]

Seems like your keen on this and in Melbourne. Why don't you see if the dealer will let Mick at Pit Lane inspect the car at his Pit Lane workshop? That should give you some piece of mind. He could tell you if it's likely due to the car being returned to stock with modified parts left in. Or better still the engine is farrked and may cost you $ estimate to repair.

[ryanlok]

can anyone give me pitlanes info...also the car is located in the North-western suburbs so is pitlane viable?

[ljm]

the car's manual will tell u why that light is coming on. and it also explains about the flashing gear symbol - this is a problem because I've had it before. just read the manual. If I was you I'd look for a stock standard xr.

[Dillz]

can anyone give me pitlanes info...also the car is located in the North-western suburbs so is pitlane viable?

Info Here

Doubt they would take it that far but worth a try.