check engine light?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Saint Johns Florida
check engine light?
I got a check engine light last night leaving from work.. No other DIC or indications of any kind. I had to stop for gas and it seemed the gas cap was loose. It tightened fine after filling. Still have check engine light today.
If it was the gas cap does it take awhile to go away?
Any other ideas what it could be?
I guess if it doesn't go away by Monday I will take it in.
If it was the gas cap does it take awhile to go away?
Any other ideas what it could be?
I guess if it doesn't go away by Monday I will take it in.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Saint Johns Florida
It's only a year old, bought new Oct last year, so I will take to the dealer and make them read the codes if it doesn't go away by next week. Besides, if I take it in for anything, they wash it for free. They don't do as good a job as I do, but my back has been bothering me for the last few weeks.
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It's only a year old, bought new Oct last year, so I will take to the dealer and make them read the codes if it doesn't go away by next week. Besides, if I take it in for anything, they wash it for free. They don't do as good a job as I do, but my back has been bothering me for the last few weeks.
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Assuming it is the gas cap and you either put a new one on or remove the old one and reinstall with a twist without pushing down on it, it will take 12 engine start cycles before the CEL turns off by itself from my past experiences with the gas cap on my 06Z. Disconnecting the negative cable on the battery for 10 or 15 minutes should turn the CEL off immediately as you are rebooting the ECM by doing that. Of course going to AutoZone and have them read the code for you is a good idea also.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Saint Johns Florida
Assuming it is the gas cap and you either put a new one on or remove the old one and reinstall with a twist without pushing down on it, it will take 12 engine start cycles before the CEL turns off by itself from my past experiences with the gas cap on my 06Z. Disconnecting the negative cable on the battery for 10 or 15 minutes should turn the CEL off immediately as you are rebooting the ECM by doing that. Of course going to AutoZone and have them read the code for you is a good idea also.
I learned right off not to push down. So I guess I will start a few extra times in the next few days to get to 12 before I take it in.
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Assuming it is the gas cap and you either put a new one on or remove the old one and reinstall with a twist without pushing down on it, it will take 12 engine start cycles before the CEL turns off by itself from my past experiences with the gas cap on my 06Z. Disconnecting the negative cable on the battery for 10 or 15 minutes should turn the CEL off immediately as you are rebooting the ECM by doing that. Of course going to AutoZone and have them read the code for you is a good idea also.
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It's nice to lower your window before disconnecting the battery, so you can get back in the car without forcing the glass past the weatherstripping. After reconnecting, re-index the windows. The TPMS might also show xx tire pressures until you drive around the block.
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C'mon guys...everyone should own an OBDII scanner by now. You can get one for less than $20! Here's one.
Do some of you guys really drive your $50K Corvette to AutoZone and then ask for a free OBDII code reading!?!
Good Lord I wouldn't let an AutoZone employee touch the door handle on my car.
Do some of you guys really drive your $50K Corvette to AutoZone and then ask for a free OBDII code reading!?!
Good Lord I wouldn't let an AutoZone employee touch the door handle on my car.
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C'mon guys...everyone should own an OBDII scanner by now. You can get one for less than $20! Here's one.
Do some of you guys really drive your $50K Corvette to AutoZone and then ask for a free OBDII code reading!?!
Good Lord I wouldn't let an AutoZone employee touch the door handle on my car.
Do some of you guys really drive your $50K Corvette to AutoZone and then ask for a free OBDII code reading!?!
Good Lord I wouldn't let an AutoZone employee touch the door handle on my car.
