Technical Check Engine Light & Fan

[rosswright]

Been having a few electrical troubles. So wondering if this is related. Started my car today after waiting in it with it switched off for 20 minutes (after a longish drive)

When I switched it on I was greeted with the check engine light. Three beeps and my engine fan sounding like it was going to take off.

The fan stayed on for a while then went off. But the engine was cold. Check engine light is still on.

Thanks in advance

 

[rosswright]

Lights gone off now. So will try new battery. Otherwise probably going to be a painful electrical fault [emoji107]

 

[Ralf S.]

What engine is it? 1.6 can have ECU problems .. and the fan is controlled by the ECU. Otherwise it’s unlikely to be a real problem. I presume your engine really wasn’t overheating... just the ECU thought it was.

If you’ve had a few random electrical issues, a new battery is probably the first best thing to try unless you know your battery is definitely okay.


Ralf S.