Yellow engine light.
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From: Jackson NJ
First step is to read the fault code & then go from there. Stop by any auto parts retailer like Auto Zone or Pep Boys & they will read the code for you. In some cases, it may just be an electronic gremlin that may clear itself by disconnecting the negative battery cable for 3 or 4 minutes & then reconnecting (you will have to re-index your windows). But it other cases, the code may indicate a real problem. Once you have the code, you can do a search here for cause & correction,
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From: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama
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I bought a code reader from Amazon and find it handy. Like another poster said, it's probably a loose gas cap but won't clear itself until several start/stop cycles after tightening. You can reset by disconnecting the battery (then you may lose radio settings, you'll have to reindex the windows, etc.) or you can clear with the code reader.
Generally speaking, a solid Check Engine Light isn't an emergency but a flashing CEL means you should not drive the car.
Generally speaking, a solid Check Engine Light isn't an emergency but a flashing CEL means you should not drive the car.
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Re-indexing
When you push the door open button, the window rolls down a hair. After it's closed, it goes back up...INDEXING. After you remove your battery, the memory is cleared and must be re-indexed so you get the down and up back. There should be a procedure in your manual for it.
I don't know what happens if you fail to do that....probably some sort of voodoo curse or so.
I don't know what happens if you fail to do that....probably some sort of voodoo curse or so.
Last edited by p2v; Dec 26, 2015 at 05:53 PM.
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From: Chirper Island
When you push the door open button, the window rolls down a hair. After it's closed, it goes back up...INDEXING. After you remove your battery, the memory is cleared and must be re-indexed so you get the down and up back. There should be a procedure in your manual for it.
I don't know what happens if you fail to do that....probably some sort of voodoo curse or so.
I don't know what happens if you fail to do that....probably some sort of voodoo curse or so.
Basically, you pull up on the window switches and hold at the top for ~3 seconds, lower the windows and repeat.
Last edited by owc6; Dec 27, 2015 at 09:52 AM.
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