Power loss

Post by **Shagrington** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:38 am

Hi and

Alikhan2211.

That is the coolant level warning light. Check your coolant level - it is very likely it is completely fine, a common problem is that the float in the coolant tank is sinking because the surface has broken down allowing it to get waterlogged.

If your coolant level is not low you can do any one of these three things:
1 Replace the coolant tank (they are about £130 I think)
2 Unplug the sensor at the side of the coolant tank - the light will not come on again ... check the coolant level regularly.
or
3 Ignore the light ... check the coolant level regularly.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 1:34 pm

Your profile says you have a 192. They won't reach 9000rpm.

Alikhan2211 · Post by **Alikhan2211** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:02 pm

It definitely does get to 9000 rpm lol

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Alikhan2211 · Post by **Alikhan2211** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:03 pm

It definitely does get to 9000 rpm lol

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Post by **warpc0il** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:09 pm

If it revs to 9k rpm then it's not a 192.

Given the number of advisories on the last MOT, I'd say she needs some TLC

MOT" wrote:Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What sizes are the tyres?
If they're not all the same size and pressure then this will kill engine power.

Alikhan2211 · Post by **Alikhan2211** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:10 pm

When I put my full foot down you can feel it lagging
And all tryes are same size
Thanks

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Post by **warpc0il** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:18 pm

Are any of the wheels getting hot? It's not uncommon for brakes to drag.

Essex2Visuvesi · Post by **Essex2Visuvesi** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:21 pm

According to a quick check on the registration it's a 192.

First things to check would be coils and spark plugs
then check the catalytic convertor

Post by **casey** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:27 pm

Alikhan2211 wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:14 am

How can it get to 9000rpm? The picture you posted (above) shows the redline way below that, so it's a 7,500rpm 192 engine.

Post by **Dr. FrankenRex** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:41 pm

192s can be rebuilt and remapped to have higher limiters peeps...

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:38 pm

They can, but that hasn't been mentioned. And if it hasn't had serious porting work done to it then it's going to feel laggy, and lacking in power above 7500rpm, regardless of where the limiter is set. Since the OP is complaining of lack of power when approaching 9000rpm, we have to ask.......

MARKTHOMASBRAND · Post by **MARKTHOMASBRAND** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:51 pm

If that's Phantom Blue then it needs a wash

nightfire10 · Post by **nightfire10** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:29 pm

MARKTHOMASBRAND wrote:If that's Phantom Blue then it needs a wash

DVLA say it's black ! Could be his 2nd car

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Alikhan2211 · Post by **Alikhan2211** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:46 pm

Sorry it is about 7000rpm
But scrap that
My car won’t turn over where do I start

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Alikhan2211 · Post by **Alikhan2211** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:47 pm

Sorry it is about 7000rpm
But scrap that
My car won’t turn over where do I start

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Facebook · Post by **qwakers** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 6:29 pm

with the battery, asuming you mean the engine doesnt rotate, rather than it turns over but doesnt start.

Alikhan2211 · Post by **Alikhan2211** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 6:30 pm

Yes??

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Dan-Lincs · Post by **Dan-Lincs** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:42 pm

What's the battery voltage? Even better would be while you try and crank. Does it just click and dash lights go out?

Alikhan2211 · Post by **Alikhan2211** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:43 pm

It keeps trying the lights go out but it’ll keep trying ?

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Alikhan2211 · Post by **Alikhan2211** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:43 pm

It doesn’t click it’s like a whining noise?

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Dan-Lincs · Post by **Dan-Lincs** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:45 pm

Are you able to check for any obd codes? You can get a cheap Bluetooth reader for under £20

Alikhan2211 · Post by **Alikhan2211** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:47 pm

I would have to purchase one. At the moment I’m driving myself mad with it

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