1-4-3 fault code on '94 T-5 Est Auto

Jun 9th, 2002, 09:54

Hi

My local friendly independent Volvo specialist has identified my Lamda light code as 1-4-3, ie front knock sensor absent or faulty. He told me the replacement part is not expensive but the job is a pain in the ##### as the inlet manifold has to removed. My Haynes manual seems to agree with this. However, he tells me that the part of the wiring loom associated with the sensor needs to be replaced. Is this right?

The Lamda light has been on and off (mostly on) for more than 6 months and therefore, the car must have been in 'limp home' mode all this time. In fact, theLamda light has been on for most of the 3 and a bit years I've had the car. It's so powerful, it is still fast in this mode, although I've probably missed out on some fun.

My main question, though, is what sort of outlay I can expect to pay for the above job?

Thanks in advance

Stephen

Jul 2nd, 2002, 22:12

I had the same fault on my 1994 T5. I also had an air bag sensor fault, and in all they cost me about 300 pound to sort out. Too many sensors if you ask me....

Dan F · Jul 3rd, 2002, 10:22

If your car was in 'limp home mode', it would NOT being going anywhere fast!

Cheers,
Dan.

Jun 9th, 2002, 09:54	#1
sdevans1 Guest Location:	1-4-3 fault code on '94 T-5 Est Auto Hi My local friendly independent Volvo specialist has identified my Lamda light code as 1-4-3, ie front knock sensor absent or faulty. He told me the replacement part is not expensive but the job is a pain in the ##### as the inlet manifold has to removed. My Haynes manual seems to agree with this. However, he tells me that the part of the wiring loom associated with the sensor needs to be replaced. Is this right? The Lamda light has been on and off (mostly on) for more than 6 months and therefore, the car must have been in 'limp home' mode all this time. In fact, theLamda light has been on for most of the 3 and a bit years I've had the car. It's so powerful, it is still fast in this mode, although I've probably missed out on some fun. My main question, though, is what sort of outlay I can expect to pay for the above job? Thanks in advance Stephen

Jul 2nd, 2002, 22:12	#2
Beetle3501 Guest Location:	RE: 1-4-3 fault code on '94 T-5 Est Auto I had the same fault on my 1994 T5. I also had an air bag sensor fault, and in all they cost me about 300 pound to sort out. Too many sensors if you ask me....

Jul 3rd, 2002, 10:22	#3
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: 1-4-3 fault code on '94 T-5 Est Auto If your car was in 'limp home mode', it would NOT being going anywhere fast! Cheers, Dan.

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