Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Diagnostic Test Returns Error?

GerBoyd
GerBoyd
in Ford KA / StreetKA Club

Featured Replies

Hi

The problem I have isn't with my car but my daughters. She drives a 52 plate Ka and the other day the engine light came on. She managed to get it to mine and it is now with a garage just along from where I live.

Anyway, when the garage ran a diagnostic test it basically failed i.e. just returned an 'error' message as if it was reading nothing. The garage got hold of another testing kit from another garage in town, plugged it in and it also returned no data.

It left the garage scratching its head and they are basically doing a step by step manual check of the engine and anything else that could be causing the problem.

Why would the test fail? does this mean the ECU is screwed? I am no car mechanic but this seems an obvious area of concern - not even the garage could work out why this was happening.

Hope you can help.

:)

  • Quote


    possibly an ecu problem, but more likely a fuse/wiring issue

    there are DLC testers that will instantly tell you if there is problem, though can also be checked with a volt meter

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"






    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.