Those codes are all pointing at a related issue. A/F ratio falling out of range, heater elements within the O2's out of temp range, EGR sensor or exhaust gas temp falling out of range, etc. There is a few areas to consider...
Was any work recently done to the car that may have triggered this? When was the last time you replaced the O2 sensors? Check the O2 connectors and wiring to make sure one of them hasn't contacted the exhaust or melted. Any exhaust leaks especially before the cats? When was the last time you performed an induction service and cleaned the intake, TBs, IAC, etc? The EGR and IACV love to get carbon buildup over the years and can affect flow, similarly can happen to the vac lines to the factory wastegate control solenoid. You mentioned the car felt like it was still running well, so no idle RPM fumbling, hanging, stumbling, etc? Are you running an aftermarket boost control solenoid or OEM? Sorry for the load of questions, but need a bit more to go off of to help point you in the right direction.
Even though the vehicle has considerable low mileage, it's still 30 years old. If it's kept in a garage it tends to handle the elements better than sitting out in the external environmental conditions and will need more routine maintenance and care regardless if it's being driven or not. (i.e. 60K / 120k maint w/ timing belt)
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protoj ·
Ever since our family car was written off a few weeks ago, I've been working on deciding what to replace it with.
I've finally decided on a S-Type, but would welcome advice and feedback from anyone who's owned one or even is in the trade.
I know the pre-2004 cars have build and reliability issues, but the later cars are supposed to be quite good.
It would be good to hear which model you owned, engine size and what issues, if any, you have had.
Also, has anyone owned the 4.2 V8 model? Any issues and what's it like on fuel?
Thanks and much appreciated.