97 disco 80k miles. Service engine light came on, checked the manual and it said I need to get an emission related service done. Does any one know if this is a serious problem or just a way to get me into the dealer?

 

Is the vehicle running ok? There is a problem if the light has come on and stay illuminated- have it checked out before it leaves you stranded. thanks- Rusty Owens- HR Motorcars-Rover specialists

 

i thought the "service engine" and "check engine" lights were two different things. check engine meaning something is wrong. and service engine being more of a reminder to do the filters and whatnot.

 

Bene is correct. LR wants you to replace all four O2 sensors @ 82.5K. This is why the light comes on. No one I know does this as the sensors are big $$. You can turn the light off yourself if you want. Remove the R/F black under dash panel. Then remove the tan kick panel. Then remove the big brown relay that says "TRW". Then insert the big brown relay into the nearest trash receptacle. No more light

 

This is not a reply, but a question. I have a 94 disco, when a load is put on it, the engine misfires. When I'm going up a hill or taking off from a stop light it has no power, the sputtering sets in and everything. I have a "service engine" light as well. I had a check engine light but I replaced the O2 sensors and that fixed that problem, as far as the "check engine" light goes. I still have a service engine light, according to the on-board fault display, nothings wrong. I know if I go to the dealer it will cost me a boat load of cash....I'm at the end of my rope.....HELP!!! [:@]

 

find an idenpentant shop. i think most british car joints will take care of your rover as well.

 

My first post so go easy. Is pulling the relay the only method or is ther a way to reset it? My wifes 97 Disco has the light shining and I'd be a hero if I could get it to go out.

Great forum by the way.

 

unfortunately rover2 94 disco engine management system doesnt have misfire detection so ........you have to rule out coil,ignition wires,distributor cap and so on.If all these check out to be ok you could be looking at carboned up valves,a common thing on rovers.Also worn cam shaft lobes could be the culprit.take your truck to the dealer or a garage where they know what they are doing and have those things checked.

 

Kirk4,

You can reset the relay. Insert the end of A small paper-clip threw the sticker on top. With the key on, you will see the light go out.

 

Thanks for the reply. I'll give it a shot.