Engine failsafe problem
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Engine failsafe problem
Hello, I have a 98 xk8 that is randomly popping up the engine failsafe and amber light. It will happen with or without cruise on and it only flashes on for a split second. Usually happens at mid throttle or when getting up to highway speeds, dosent effect anything it just flashes on for a sec or more then goes right out. I have no check lights and I removed and cleaned the brake pedal switch. Any ideas on what I should try? Thanks in advance
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Thanks, it was hard for me to figure out where to start but after your advice I plan to purchase the Bluetooth odb2 reader and I will see if I can capture a code at the time it happens.the engine failsafe only comes on long enough for me to read it and then it's gone and no check lights appear or stay on dash. I haven't replaced the brake switch but that was the first thing I removed and cleaned and tested. Cruise works fine and brake lights are working so I think I can rule that out at least.
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A quick look at the JTIS for your MY provides a subset of codes that only occur with FailSafe and AMBER light, the default mode is Cruise Inhibited for all, and as follows:
P1516/P1517/P1571/P1697/P1696/P0566/P0567/P0568/P0569/P0570/
You might review what these indicate to help with your investigation.
P1516/P1517/P1571/P1697/P1696/P0566/P0567/P0568/P0569/P0570/
You might review what these indicate to help with your investigation.
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