Engine Malfunction Light
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From: Richmond Texas
Engine Malfunction Light
Here's another basic question from a spoiled owner who's 30,000 mile '11 GS has NEVER had a code or malfunction (I've owned it since '13, second owner, bought with 6,000 miles). Lite came on (constant, not flashing) last week after a short cruise. Running perfect, normal top tier fuel fill-up the week before, battery replacement last month....all pretty typical stuff.
Is there a somewhat "common or typical" cause of this lite to show up? I have a hot rod shop buddy (with the OBD tool and knowledge) who's gonna check it out after the holidays but thought I'd get some info from our CF brain trust.
Thanks guys and Happy New Year,
Bill
Is there a somewhat "common or typical" cause of this lite to show up? I have a hot rod shop buddy (with the OBD tool and knowledge) who's gonna check it out after the holidays but thought I'd get some info from our CF brain trust.
Thanks guys and Happy New Year,
Bill
Le Mans Master
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From: West coast CA
Retired & lovin' it!
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From: Jackson NJ
Here's another basic question from a spoiled owner who's 30,000 mile '11 GS has NEVER had a code or malfunction (I've owned it since '13, second owner, bought with 6,000 miles). Lite came on (constant, not flashing) last week after a short cruise. Running perfect, normal top tier fuel fill-up the week before, battery replacement last month....all pretty typical stuff.
Is there a somewhat "common or typical" cause of this lite to show up? I have a hot rod shop buddy (with the OBD tool and knowledge) who's gonna check it out after the holidays but thought I'd get some info from our CF brain trust.
Thanks guys and Happy New Year,
Bill
Is there a somewhat "common or typical" cause of this lite to show up? I have a hot rod shop buddy (with the OBD tool and knowledge) who's gonna check it out after the holidays but thought I'd get some info from our CF brain trust.
Thanks guys and Happy New Year,
Bill
Safety Car
Joined: May 2016
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From: Erlanger, Kentucky
It's 2024, almost 2025. Get a cheap bluetooth OBDII dongle and use an app on your phone and get the codes. I use the app on my iPhone called OBD Fusion. I keep the OBDII dongle in my center console.
