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Rover V8 ECU Fault Codes Print

Here we have the list of what you would expect to be the problem if you plug a Rover Diagnostic Code reader into your hotwire 14 CUX ECU.

The socket to plug into on the TVR is in th epassenger footwell next to the ecu. I am unsure whether a 4.x Griffith will have the socket in the loom. 

It can be a nightmare finding faults and the reader can certainly help you find faults. There isnt many of the readers about now but they occasional appear on Ebay and a guy called rfisher rents his out via Pistonheads classifieds. 


 

 CODE 

          MEANING 

                                     COMMENTS

   
 02Live feed to ECU has been interruptedNormal if ECU has been disconnected to clear old fault codes. Code 02 will clear if ignition turned off for 30 secs then on again.
 03Stored data corrupted since last trip
No useful information available. Test drive and try again.
 12Airflow meter out of range
Possible air leak or wiring fault.
 14Coolant thermistor out of range
Faulty sensor or wiring.
 15Fuel thermistor out of range
Faulty sensor or wiring.
 17Throttle sensor out of range
Sensor needs adjustment or is faulty or has wiring fault. This can cause low speed misfires
 18Throttle sensor output too high when air flow low
Large air leak between throttle butterfly and A/F meter or faulty throttle sensor or A/F meter.
 19Throttle sensor output too low when airflow high
Faulty A/F meter or throttle sensor.
 21Tune resistor out of range
Check tune resistor resistance.
 23Low fuel pressureBlocked fuel filter or faulty pump or pressure regulator. Valid for cat cars only.
 25Misfire at full load
Faulty plugs, leads, electronic ignition unit, distributor or coil, low fuel pressure or valve or head gasket leak. See 40 and 50. Valid for cat cars only.
 28Air leak
Leak in A/F meter hoses, injector seals, inlet manifold gasket, plenum gasket, servo or crankcase vent hoses or Lambda sensors. Valid for cat cars only.
 29
Checksum error
The ECU needs checking/replacing 
 34Fuelling fault in nearside injector bank
Injector or Lambda sensor wiring fault, faulty injectors, air leak at injector seals or inlet mainfold, blocked injectors. Valid for cat cars only.
 36Fuelling fault in offside injector bank
As above but for cylinders 2-4-6-8 only. Valid for cat cars only.
 40Misfire on nearside bank
As 25 but for cyclinders 1-3-5-7 only. Valid for cat cars only.
 44Nearside Lambda sensor out of range
Faulty or lead-poisoned sensor or sensor wiring fault. Valid for cat cars only.
 45Offside Lambda sensor out of range
As above. Valid for cat cars only.
 48Stepper motor fully open above 500 rpm or fully closed above 750 rpm
Sticking stepper valve, incorrect base idle speed adjustment, air leak on non-cat cars, incorrect stepper motor adjustment, incorrect throttle butterfly adjustment, rough running because of fuel or ignition or mechanical faults.
 50Misfire on offside bank
A 25 but for cylinders 2-4-6-8 only. Valid for cat cars only.
 59ECU unable to distinguish between faults 23 and 28
Fault occured for insufficient time for ECU to diagnose.
 68Road speed sensor output too low at medium rpm and high air flow
Possible sensor or wiring fault (will also cause wrong speedo readings on electrical speedo cars). Valid for cat cars only.
 88Power-up check
Not a fault. Sometimes displayed on first connecting test module.