Engine Light Problem Options

[Ruthie]

Hi,

I have a newly aquired imported GT. The engine light comes on at 75mph. I could toodle about all day under that speed with no problem, but as soon as I go over the light comes on, but there are no obvious driving or engine probs as such.
I've read through some of the forum topics, and this seems to be a bit of a problem for ST's. I had thought it something to do with a former limiter that I was told it had in Japan, which has now been disconnected. However general consensus of opinion seems to be that GT's don't have limiters. Is that the case?? Or do we know of Japanese imports that do? Its the only thing I can think of. I'm gonna have a look at fitting a switch inline as suggested in some posted messages to see if that solves the problem, but I'd welcome any other suggestions.

Ruth

[Ruthie]

Hi Sprynt,

Thanks for that!
I've been doing a bit of reading up on Japan, speed limits etc, and yes you're right, my light coming on a 75mph just doesn't ring true, and the fact that it won't go off again when I bring the speed down is a pain.
last night I decided to drive like a hooligan on the way home from work (10pm, roads clear) and the light didn't come on till nearer 100mph, so now confusion has set in!! Like I said before, there is no obvious defects, the engine sounds sweet, driving well.... apart from the fact that I have a slight notion that my 2.0ltr Citroen Xantia might be faster!!!! ( A major surprise in itself! )
I think I'm just gonna have to bite the bullet and have a diagnostic test done.

The car was imported through a reliable import company... or so I'm told, but going on some of the wee touch up jobs I asked them to do, they've probably just cut the limiter wire.... no doubt time will tell.

Anyway, I thank you for your response!! If you have a brainwave, be sure to share it with me!!

BTW: Nice car!! :-)