For the second time this year my FFRR (06, SC) has left me stranded by the roadside with no fuel.

And I mean: “has left me stranded”. On both occasions the fuel gauge needle and the electronic range indicator were showing fuel (first time: close to half a tank, IIRC; this time, warning light on with 40 miles of range).

The first time the problem was diagnosed as a stuck float in the fuel tank. Pretty sure that was the problem tonight - a mile walk to the nearest petrol station, a quick decant, a lumpy start to clear the air in the fuel lines, and all was well again.

So: there’s something to bear in mind! Symptoms are that the car behaves like you’re running out of fuel (basically the engine asphyxiates) even though your eyes are telling you you have fuel.

I now have a permanently lit amber engine management light on the dash. This evening I had a “Reduced Engine Power” warning, then a flashing EM light, then a permanent one. But it won’t clear now the car is running - it may do overnight I suppose, but if it doesn’t:

(a) can I clear it with an OBD reader, and if yes
(b) what OBD reader do you folks recommend for this sort of task?

Thanks. Range Rover 4.2 SC
AM V12VS
Porsche 991.1 Turbo S
Mini JCW conv

Whilst most codes can be cleared by some decent OBD readers, in the longer run you are best to invest in the GAP IID Tool.

However, I would recommend reading the code first as deleting the code would only result it being displayed again if the issue is not resolved.

If you have AA or any other breakdown service, they should be able to read the codes for you. Current:
- L560 Velar HSE R-Dynamic D180
- Peugeot 508 2011 - 2.2 HDi GT

Past:
- FFRR V 2010 - 3.6 TDV8
- Citroen C4 1.6i Petrol
- Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DID
- Peugeot 607 2.2 HDi
- Nissan Primera 1.8 SVE
- Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC

i have been using this for all my landies
https://www.foxwelltech.com/product/item-169.html
does not do as much as the gap tool, but does a lot and cheaper
you can also have sd card for other brands, so does multiple cars 2013 L405 V8 5.0 Aspirated Autobiography
gone 2005 LR3 V8 4.4 HSE
1999 TD5 Defender

I found the cheats’ way: disconnect the negative battery terminal for 45 seconds. You have to reset the time and date, but that is a minor inconvenience.

Thanks all. I will invest in a gizmo at some point - next time, probably! Range Rover 4.2 SC
AM V12VS
Porsche 991.1 Turbo S
Mini JCW conv