Scan Tool ?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Al.
St. Jude Donor '06-'10-'11
Scan Tool ?
Check Engine light came on yesterday after filling up with gas. 
I checked the gas cap and it is on correctly. IF it was the gas cap how long before the CE light goes out? If it dosen't go out do I need a scan tool to check codes or is there a magical mixture of button pushing that will reveal them on the DIC? Like the C5.
Just some other info I do have headers, hi flo cats, and a tune (done in May by Mike Norris
)
Thanks
Kelly
P.S. Yes I did a search.
I checked the gas cap and it is on correctly. IF it was the gas cap how long before the CE light goes out? If it dosen't go out do I need a scan tool to check codes or is there a magical mixture of button pushing that will reveal them on the DIC? Like the C5.
Just some other info I do have headers, hi flo cats, and a tune (done in May by Mike Norris
)Thanks
Kelly
P.S. Yes I did a search.
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal Qc
There is no known way to reveal the codes as in the C5 without a scanner (must be a CAN enabled scanner as well).
I believe disconnecting the battery (10 - 20 minutes should do it) will clear the codes or if the problem is no longer there it might take as long as 30 run cycles to clear itself.
Many times headers do eventually bring on a code, a tuner can disable the test that causes the code which is what I ended doing to keep my CEL light off.
I believe disconnecting the battery (10 - 20 minutes should do it) will clear the codes or if the problem is no longer there it might take as long as 30 run cycles to clear itself.
Many times headers do eventually bring on a code, a tuner can disable the test that causes the code which is what I ended doing to keep my CEL light off.
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal Qc
Of course pulling the code is the best method as then you know what you are dealing with. Lately I've seen a run of CEL's caused by defective CAGS eliminators.
Some of the lager autoparts stores will check/clear the codes for customers at no charge.
Racer
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From: South Jersey
The only under warranty claim I've had so far on my '05 A4 Z51 is the gas cap. It displayed "Check Fuel Cap". Sure enough, it just spun around and wouldn't click to lock. Dealer replaced it on my lunch time and reset the code. So I know there is a specific display for this problem. Good Luck.
Drifting
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From: Deerfield Beach FL
Kelly,
I got a real nice CAN OBD2 scanner for $129 on Amazon.com. Use it for both cars. Have checked and cleared codes on the '08 after LT headers and ported TB&intake added. Works great!
Good luck,
Mike
I got a real nice CAN OBD2 scanner for $129 on Amazon.com. Use it for both cars. Have checked and cleared codes on the '08 after LT headers and ported TB&intake added. Works great!
Good luck,
Mike
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Melting Slicks
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From: Al.
St. Jude Donor '06-'10-'11
Thanks again for the info guys. I'm going to disconnect the battery and tomorrow have the code checked at a car show I'm going to.
Mike I'm thinking a scan tool could be very helpfull.
Mike I'm thinking a scan tool could be very helpfull.
