Check Engine Light
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Racer
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Check Engine Light
My check engine light came on this morning on my 08. I noticed the gas cap was loose, I live in New Jersey where there is no self service so I am not at fault. Anyway, after tightening the cap and starting the engine the light is still staying on steady.
I only had a minute to run the engine, my question is, Will the light go off by itself after the engine has run for sometime or does the computer needed resetting ?
Thanks
I only had a minute to run the engine, my question is, Will the light go off by itself after the engine has run for sometime or does the computer needed resetting ?
Thanks
Racer
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From: NJ
My check engine light came on this morning on my 08. I noticed the gas cap was loose, I live in New Jersey where there is no self service so I am not at fault. Anyway, after tightening the cap and starting the engine the light is still staying on steady.
I only had a minute to run the engine, my question is, Will the light go off by itself after the engine has run for sometime or does the computer needed resetting ?
Thanks
I only had a minute to run the engine, my question is, Will the light go off by itself after the engine has run for sometime or does the computer needed resetting ?
Thanks
A quick Google search:
Autozone
1552 Route 38
Lumberton NJ 08048
(609) 265-7011
Last edited by ninjavette; Oct 7, 2010 at 09:58 AM.
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My check engine light came on this morning on my 08. I noticed the gas cap was loose, I live in New Jersey where there is no self service so I am not at fault. Anyway, after tightening the cap and starting the engine the light is still staying on steady.
I only had a minute to run the engine, my question is, Will the light go off by itself after the engine has run for sometime or does the computer needed resetting ?
Thanks
I only had a minute to run the engine, my question is, Will the light go off by itself after the engine has run for sometime or does the computer needed resetting ?
Thanks
The only way to know for sure is to retrieve the code(s). You can buy a cheap code reader for the price of a single fill-up.
If the problem has gone away, most codes clear on their own after a certain number of startups, depending on the code. That's unfortunate, because then the owner never knows why the CEL came on in the first place.
Last edited by torquetube; Oct 7, 2010 at 11:13 AM.
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It's designed that way so that every little thing that goes amiss will send folks straight to the (often unscrupulous) dealer who can then sell you some replacement F55 shocks
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Usually if the gas cap is the issue, the "check gas cap" warning will come up on the DIC. You may have another small issue related to emissions going on. I would jsut take it to the dealer since it is likely still under warranty and have them take a look.
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My check engine light came on this morning on my 08. I noticed the gas cap was loose, I live in New Jersey where there is no self service so I am not at fault. Anyway, after tightening the cap and starting the engine the light is still staying on steady.
I only had a minute to run the engine, my question is, Will the light go off by itself after the engine has run for sometime or does the computer needed resetting ?
Thanks
I only had a minute to run the engine, my question is, Will the light go off by itself after the engine has run for sometime or does the computer needed resetting ?
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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If GM were devious, it'd be the other way around: the light stays on until you give up and take it to the dealer to be cleared. Then they can sell you the shocks, coolant flush, muffler bearings, etc.
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Bumped this thread because i got a steady check engine light last night. My gas cap has been titsup for awhile now so i hopped to my local dealership to get a new one this morning. Hopefully the cel will reset itself in time (hasnt happened yet) if not i'll get the code read for me.
On a sidenote the dealership had a great set of OEM chrome wheels there for 1995.00, says they list at 4000.00. Does that seem right?
On a sidenote the dealership had a great set of OEM chrome wheels there for 1995.00, says they list at 4000.00. Does that seem right?
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Bumped this thread because i got a steady check engine light last night. My gas cap has been titsup for awhile now so i hopped to my local dealership to get a new one this morning. Hopefully the cel will reset itself in time (hasnt happened yet) if not i'll get the code read for me.
On a sidenote the dealership had a great set of OEM chrome wheels there for 1995.00, says they list at 4000.00. Does that seem right?
On a sidenote the dealership had a great set of OEM chrome wheels there for 1995.00, says they list at 4000.00. Does that seem right?
Chrome aluminum wheels $1,850.
Some deal, they even marked it up over sticker!
Offer them $1,000 and that would be a good deal. Damn thieves!
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I thought the wheels were like a 1900.00 option when i bought the car back in 06. At the time i didnt get them because they were on back order and i didnt want to risk waiting another 6-8 weeks for wheels. 1000.00 is what their worth to me and i'll offer them just that. My guess is if they sit there on the shelf for a few weeks they might just take it.
