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Post by Newbie on Nov 9, 2004 13:21:45 GMT -6
My engine light recently appeared, then disappeared after a day. The manual was pretty vague regarding this issue. Is this something that I should be concerned with? I certainly do not want to take this to my dealer if I am not required.
thanks in advanced.
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Post by JimW on Nov 9, 2004 13:35:21 GMT -6
If it comes on again, get the car scanned at Autozone or somewhere that has an OBD2 scan tool.
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Post by Newbie on Nov 9, 2004 13:37:45 GMT -6
Thanks. As a first time participant in an Automobile club. This has been most helpful and full of very useful information. Thanks for all the input!
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Post by Marc on Nov 9, 2004 13:39:05 GMT -6
Did you get gas at that time? If the gas filler cap is not tight enough, it might set off the check engine light. _____________ GM!!! BRING BACK OLDS!!!  |
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Post by Newbie on Nov 9, 2004 13:41:45 GMT -6
As a matter of fact..I did. I'll check it after work today.
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Post by Marc on Nov 9, 2004 13:50:42 GMT -6
Also check the seal on the cap, and see that there's no dirt on the rim of the filler tube that could interfere with sealing. ____________ GM!!! BRING BACK OLDS!!! |
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Post by Newbie on Nov 9, 2004 14:00:05 GMT -6
Checked the cap. Tightened until it clicked. Your suggestionwas on the gas cap.....duh...guess that will teach me to read warnings. BYW, the car has 37K on it.
Guess I'll get it scanned.
Thanks for the suggestion.
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Post by JimW on Nov 9, 2004 14:06:02 GMT -6
If it was just the cap, you wont have to get it scanned  but if you are concerned about other possible codes, then go for it! |
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Post by Newbie on Nov 9, 2004 14:13:47 GMT -6
IF I get the code from the scan, would someone here be able to assist with the diagnostics, or is there another site that could assist?
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Post by JimW on Nov 9, 2004 14:23:35 GMT -6
For sure! get the error code and I'm sure we can help make sense of it.
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Post by erw38 on Nov 9, 2004 16:13:22 GMT -6
Make sure that when you tighten the gas cap that you make it "click" at least 3 times.
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Post by Newbie on Nov 10, 2004 7:34:20 GMT -6
Just an update.
I cleaned the cap and made d.mn sure that the cap clicked numerous times. Hooray!
The check engine light went out.
thanks to everyone for your suggestions/assistance!
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but if you are concerned about other possible codes, then go for it!
