Hello,
This is my first post so please bear with me in case it is not as it should be (hopefully I posted it at the correct place).

I will probably purchase a 2002 facelift model S-Type next week which was imported from the UK to Sweden, and has full service history etc since new. The Swedish MOT company however complained regarding a few issues.
I am wondering what these issues might be caused by, and how I can fix them (I am quite competent in fixing cars).
The complaints were the following:

Fault code (from the swedish mot company, so not the p.... code) 8.2.1.1. Fault in engine electronics "warns for fault in the system"
Lambda value "too high idle"

The owner tells me that he has fixed the issue before, but that it has come up again, he said that last time it was related to the spark plugs (sounds too easy to me).
Any insight in what this might be would be greatly appreciated.
Everything else seems wonderful regarding the car. No rust etc.

I will bring my OBDII reader when I go to see the car next week.

Kind regards, Karolina

 

You will need the actual code(s)...

but... are you able to work on the car yourself? Many of the common faults are fairly easy to fix and cheap if you DIY (do it yourself) but if you use a competent mechanic obviously the cost will be much more.

 

Okay, I asked the seller for the codes. Otherwhise I will get them with my OBD reader.
Yes I have changed timing belts, coils, spark plugs,etc.. cleaned carburettors and such things without any issues My significant other even complains about the amount of tools which I buy (our storage is full to the brim)
I always change my own oil + filter /fuel filter etc.

 

Unfortunately the seller does not know the actual codes, so I will have to check them when I go to look at the car.

 

Quite impressive resume.....and tool lover also.....you might be interested in getting yourself set up with JLR ids/sdd diagnostic capability....with your experience, you would love it.....i am part Swede.....Rudvall on my mother's side

 

Aha where do I get a hold of JLR ids/sdd diagnostic tools? That's nice

 

You need a laptop running xp service pack3 or windows7 32 bit.....the software can be purchased on ebay....usually sdd version 130 or 131 works the best,....the major item is the vehicle interface....most use a mongoose JLR clone like i do....click on my username and then threads started by me.....look for sdd purchase and read through it....,i have a few sdd versions on my google drive i could share with you if you decide to move forward with sdd

 

Ah yes I see. A bit difficult to find the cable though (or your thread), do you mind linking? I have a thinkpad from 2005 which would fit the bill perfectly, will uninstall Ubuntu and install MS windows then

 

Check my posts. I just got a setup and posted on it here. Gotta have it!

 

Thanks my friend.....i forgot you just got setup yourself........jaaglady ..aarcuda will have the most recent links

 

Thank you!

Since I'm going on Wednesday to see the car I'm wondering if there are any codes that I should really be aware of when I check? Like some which would mean it would not be safe to drive it home. Thank you

 

Post the codes and there will be answers.....one of the main ones for a no drive is related to the cat converters..,..it will also have the check engine light flashing.....either way someone will definitely help you out

 

Up until this point in the thread, I believed the op was a guy. I never read the member id bc im on my phone and its hard to see in the mobile setting.

It give a whole new dynamic to the thread! Nothing else to report. Just thought id ket you all know that!

 

haha thank you ( I guess?), I will post any codes which might be present also is it difficult to change the brake lines? two were a bit rusty, and needs to be changed. I got a quote from my jaguar mechanic that it would cost approx 500£ to fix that, but I would prefer to do it myself