Engine Light

[Bob R1]

The other morning going to town the Engine light came on. Oil and coolant levels were good. It was running fine.
When I started it up to go home after work the Engine Light was out, and did not come back on during the trip.
NOTE: Once in a while after driving it, on restart it takes longer cranking to start up than normal. Just once in a while.
Looking like a trip to Mahindra to have it plugged in to see what code was thrown might be a good plan. A good guess would be smog control garbage acting up.
Any guess on what it could be?

Bob R

 

[DrunkenSlug]

I have the same issue right now! I went out and forgot my gas cap. Well, ended up on an island so had no way to get a cap. Put tape over it. I think I got some water in the tank. Same symptoms you’re describing though, longer crank. I also have loss of top end, I lost like 10 mph because of the power loss. Point is, I think you’re having a fueling issue of some sort, same as I currently have. New cap will be in tomorrow, I’ll swap filter and get air out.

My light is OFF on restart for a while then begins flashing when it’s down on power and I’m trying to get up to speed.

 

[Colderweather86]

A fuel cap is not going to cause an engine light. Your tank is vented.

 

[DrunkenSlug]

A fuel cap is not going to cause an engine light. Your tank is vented.

More the condensation leaking down the fuel neck and getting in the tank sitting overnight. New filter and cap fixed my issue.

 

[Bob R1]

It did the same thing this morning. The Engine Light came on going to town. Stayed out all the way home.
It did act like it lost power for a couple seconds this morning in town.
I have right at 4K on it. I did not change Fuel Filters when I had it serviced a while back.
It could be a Fuel Filter.

Bob R

 

[DrunkenSlug]

It did the same thing this morning. The Engine Light came on going to town. Stayed out all the way home.
It did act like it lost power for a couple seconds this morning in town.
I have right at 4K on it. I did not change Fuel Filters when I had it serviced a while back.
It could be a Fuel Filter.

Bob R

Hey bob, if there's any John Deere dealer near you, P/N RE533026 is what I just put in mine. I don't know if you have a 2.7 but that filter works and can be had local.

 

[Bob R1]

I changed out the Fuel Filter today. The new filter was $85. About double what I thought it was worth.

I watched a video on Roxor Parts Directs web site on changing a late model Fuel Filter. Very helpful.
Note: the new Filter did not have the Water Sensor Terminal on the bottom. Same parts numbers on the Filters.

We will see tomorrow if the Engine Light comes on. The Engine Light has came on, on 60 degree mornings going to work, and did not come on going home with temperatures in the 80's. I hope the Fuel Filter has fixed the issue.

Bob R

 

[Bob R1]

UPDATE
After changing the Fuel Filter I made the trip to town and back home 15 mi + 15 mi with no Engine Light.
Hoping this fixed the problem.

Bob R

 

[Bob R1]

SECOND UPDATE
Today I made a second trip to town and back with no Engine Light. Fingers Crossed.

EDIT: 8/09/2025 I have put over 100 miles on Rocky since the Fuel Filter Change, and no Engine Light. I believe it is cured.
Thanks for the help.

Bob R