Ducato mileometer slow in registering mileage

[peter blanche]

hi all some help if poss, i have a 2.8jtd 2002 ducato motorhome .it has the dreaded red injector light on dash permanently and the mileometer is going very slow in registering the mileage . any help would be much appreciated.the vehicle seems to run fine oh, the rev counter is also not working

 

[rallycinq]

Red means stop.

get it read.

D

 

[g8rpi]

hi all some help if poss, i have a 2.8jtd 2002 ducato motorhome .it has the dreaded red injector light on dash permanently and the mileometer is going very slow in registering the mileage . any help would be much appreciated.the vehicle seems to run fine oh, the rev counter is also not working

Hi,
As RallyCinq says, in his inimitable way, a red warning needs immediate attention. You need to get the fault codes read. Either by a dealer or DIY. If you DIY look at getting Multiecuscan www.multiecuscan.net and an ELM 327 to USB interface. If your van is a 230 model you will also need a 3 pin adaptor. Good news is you can look at the engine codes on a 230 or 244 with the unregistered version of MES. Needs a laptop running Windows XP or later an old one will do.
Suitable interface is
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Alfa-Lancia-compatible-diagnostic-ELM-327-OBD2-interface-for-Multiecuscan/281166266540
Or
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MODIFIED-ALFA-FIAT-DIAGNOSTIC-CABLE-MULTI-ECU-SCAN-ELM-OBD2-CAN-ECU-CAN/271552894602


3pin adaptor if needed
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Alfa-3-Pin-OBD-to-16-Pin-Adapter-Diagnostic-Marea-Coupe-Multiecuscan-UK/272718543022


I've bought from both sellers make your own choice but avoid the cheap <310 interfaces, they have a design flaw and need a resistor removing to work properly.


Obvious first checks while waiting for code reader are oil level, fuses, battery connections and earth straps.


HTH,
Robert G8RPI.

 

[whine0]

Red injector light think your vehicle its the first common rail engine in the 230 chassis range diag plug 3 pin dangling about near engine ecu get your diag system first as advised