Amber Light Warning - Please help???

[kat2206]

Hi I got into my car this evening and an amber warning light was illuminated, i looked in the handbook and it states that there is a malfunction in the emissions control....?? What does this mean and what do i need to do about it please?

On my computer screen bit in the car is first flashed up with anti-pollution error or something like that anyway...

Many thanks...Kat

[Roughquest]

Would help lots n lots if you included the make of car you are having problems with lol

[kat2206]

Oops, sorry lol... Peugeot 307 1.6 petrol.

[Mr k]

Engine management light, which can involve a multitude of things from small to big.. You will need to get it to your local Mechanic so they can link it to the computer to diagnose the problem.

[Hopkirk]

They usually scratch their heads and say they think you need to replace the (expensive) lambda oxygen sensor.

[kat2206]

Hi Mr K, I have sourced the light, as above in my question I just wanted to know what a malfunction in emissions control could be... and what to do about it.

[kat2206]

Hopkirk.... what an earth is THAT?? other than expensive as you have put....

[sddsddean]

All you ever wanted to know about lambda sensors!
http://www.picoauto.c...ns/lambda-sensor.html

[AlBags]

The Lambda (or O2 sensor) is in the exhaust system very near the front. It can indicate to the ECU that there is a fuelling problem, or itself may be faulty.
Not desperate, but car will probably not pass next MOT without fixing the problem.