I am not a LR V8 expert by any stretch of the imagination, so I entered "GEMS Fault Code P1316" into Google, and got this site
http://www.troublecodes.net/landrvr/ Which says that it's a Misfire Excessive Emissions Fault. So I would probably check for contamination from overfuelling of something like that maybe? As a check I looked in a couple of other sites and found this at http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f39/after-weeks-research-p1316-codes-41140/ Code P1316 Reason: 1. Spark plugs 2. Spark plugs Wires 3. Engine<http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f39/after-weeks-research-p1316-codes-41140/#> Head Gasket 4. Deformation engine head 5. Clear Exhaust & Intake Valve 6. Valve Stem Seal 7. Water in Cylinder (little) 8. Fuel<http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f39/after-weeks-research-p1316-codes-41140/#> Injector most Clear with Special Fluid 9. BeCM - worst option 10. Crankshaft Position Sensor I have no idea why MMC or anyone else would have been unable to do this 20 second exercise. Tim On 10 May 2012 18:15, Owen Jenkins <[email protected]> wrote: > ** > Tim, > I like the idea of what you are saying. I have a fault code > reader/cancelling device. It cost a lot more than £30, but that's by the > by. I bought it from Halford's. 'Nuff said. > > Now, to demonstrate to me that what you say is true, tell me what this > fault code means: P.1316; and how I cure the fault. It's one I get often > from my 4.0 litre, Land Rover V-8 powered, 2003 +8. > > If you can tell me, you can also tell the MMC - they don't know, nor do > any of the dealers I've taken it to. Nor does the AA. > > I just cancel the code and carry on as before. Nothing seems to happen > except that it occurs again, sooner or later. > > I gather Rover used to charge about £5 grand for their Testbook set-up. > I'm not prepared to spend that on diagnostic equipment. > > Owen. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > *From:* Tim Harris <[email protected]> > *To:* mogtalk2 <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:52 PM > *Subject:* Re: [mogtalk2] Miscellany > > > > On 10 May 2012 10:33, Chas. <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Of course on the technical front there is much less you can do at home >> with modern electronics than you could with points and tappets. >> > > Sadly, this myth has been well and truly sold to many people, who honestly > believe that you can't work with modern cars at home. > > Routine servicing is much easier than it used to be, spark plugs only have > to be changed once in a blue moon, tappets, never need attention, all you > really have to do is change the oil and check the fluids - and yet > strangely the costs we get charged by the dealer are vastly higher than > ever they used to be. > > Cheapest entry point is 30 quid or so, which buys a code reader with which > you can interpret any stored fault codes and clear them (a process which a > dealer would charge 70 quid plus for). Plug the reader into the OBDII > socket, download the codes, look up what they mean, fix the offending part. > Perfect for identifying and cleaning or replacing a dirty MAF sensor or > similar. > > If you want to spend a bit more money, then a couple of hundred quid on a > laptop, a copy of the relevant software (e.g. Rovacom for a GEMS +8) and > you can furtle to your heart's content, really getting to grips with what > your engine's up to. > > If you want to get properly ambitious, then you can buy a complete > replacement ECU from someone like Omex (who supply MMC), Emerald, or MBE, > and completely remap and reprogram your entire performance envelope. > > And if you want to go completely OTT, you can even build you own engine > management system from scratch with Megasquirt. > > I fully understand that messing about with one's engine is not everyone's > cup of tea - and fair enough, I wouldn't try to convince anyone to do stuff > they don't want to, but I would hate to think there are people out there > who think 'I wish I could work on my modern Mog like I used to with my old > one". > > It's a different set of skills, sure, but certainly not beyond an average > enthusiast mechanic. I reckon that adjusting one's fuelling map with a > laptop is a heck of a lot more straightforward than trying to understand > the complexities of twin DCOEs. > > Tim > > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify<https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;>Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com> > ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
