[richard-monk]

Graham,

Am fixing-up an appointment for a thorough mental check-up before it becomes completely unstable. However, at the same time, enquiring for the cost of fitting a new clutch (which I will supply) and bringing forward by 6,000 miles, the recommended cam belt change. Just hoping the Covid 19 closure will not inspire recuperative add-on costs.
Like you, my intention is to keep it, in the hope that if it is set-up correctly and cared for, it will continue to reward well into the future.

[richard-monk]

Graham and Chris,

Car started instantly but EOBD light illuminated. Multimeter gave a strong reading of high 14 and virtually no fluctuation when lights and fan switched on. Reassuring. Despite EOBD warning, throttle fully responsive. Car driven,engine stopped and battery only showed reading of 13amps. Expected more. Will check again tomorrow and decide if battery at fault. Car started again and engine speed rising and falling between 2000 revs and tick-over with no input from me or effect when I pressed the throttle. That’s a new one on me and got to be EOBD fault generated. Again, grateful for your help and links provided.

Richard

[richard-monk]

Hi Graham,

No, I have the code but it does also mean inserting a start-up CD and I think I had to select language as well.

Thanks again for your helpfulness.

[richard-monk]

Hi Graham,

Exceptionally helpful.. Battery now fully charged and will carry out the voltage checks tomorrow. The car registered 06 02 2001 so probably a 2000 production model. Chassis No is ZAMAA38C000003938 and I’ve owned it for ten years. It does have the battery disconnect switch in the boot. Have not used it for fear of having to reboot the Becker Cascade 7944 fitted by previous owner if I do.

[richard-monk]

Thanks Chris. Know some of it but helpful to have the detail.

[richard-monk]

Chris, Graham and Tony,

Battery charged – took longer than expected. NO/ASR flashed up then cleared and car started instantly. Throttle fully responsive and no EOBD warning light illuminated. Taken for an ‘essential’ run and noticed ammeter at 13 but at one stage waning alarmingly then back up to but no more than 13. Battery on charge again and depending on length of charge will suspect the alternator or connections? Thanks again for help. Tony, thanks for M/Shed details which is 60 miles from me. The car has been looked after by Giallo for the last 15 years (which is still 40 plus miles away).

[richard-monk]

Hi Graham

Thanks to you and to Chris for the impressively prompt replies.

NO/ASR has only come up this once. Very loud ratcheting sound but not trying to turn the engine over. New battery Aug 2017. New starter motor Aug 2019. Appreciate the need for reader with full rather than partial analysis capability in order to diagnose intermittent EOBD warning light illumination. Putting the battery on charge as wondered whether ANR actually meant (duff) alternator – although would have expected the warning to show when engine running. Will let you know. Car gets a 6 mile run every week or so with brakes and engine up to temperature.

[richard-monk]

Rex,

Very grateful for this info.  The issue would now seem to be whether we formalise the level of requirement such that it can be discussed with suppliers, specialists, in order to get a view on whether it is worth sustaining by them. Given the number of 3200s and 4200s presently on the road in the UK not sure this is going to be a compelling proposition but perhaps linked to demand in Europe it might be more hopeful.  I believe the matter is going to be raised at Committee meeting.

 

Richard Monk

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