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thx - maximagirl
Thanks!!!!!!!
lite on a 91 Jeep Cherokee?
checked the manual and it said that it has do with
emissions or an improperly replaced gas cap. I
checked the gas cap and the light remained on.After reading some postings here, I will try the cap again with 3 clicks! I called one Kia dealership and spoke to a service person and he told me somtimes the light comes on like that after a fill-up and the car make take 30-40 cold starts to reset the car's computer. I still made an appointment for Friday anyway,just in case this doesn't clear up. For the next several days, I plan to go out start the car,drive around the block and let it cool. Has anyone else had a problem like this? Is it true about this resetting of the computer? Is this something I have to worry about while driving the car ? Other than this, I have not had any problems.
Anyone else had this problem. The Car will miss after warm-up. The thing is... It won't do it at all in the winter time or when the engine is cold for the first few minutes. I have seen many coil packs fail but rarely in this way. (I know it is possible but I just was'nt familiar with imports..
Anyone had this problem.. Thanks
"check engine" light went on, and the computer did reset itself and the light's off.(just like the mechanic said)I filled up the car today and also made sure I turned the cap at least 3 clicks and no light. The car is running fine.I hope nothing occurs in the future. By the way, I noticed that alot of problems are posted for '98 Kia. Was there an improvement or change in '99?
fueling up with engine running @ a cheap fuel
station.did u fix ur problem? im going to try
fuel additive and better octave gasoline.
Anybody know where one can get the diagnostic module for a laptop.
I have a 99 Chevy Prizm, only had it one month, its got 800 miles and has been great, last night I started the car at a friend's house on my way home, it was night time, pretty cool for Texas, about 88 outside so no extreme temperatures...The car had only been sitting out there for about 20 minutes, and on the drive over there nothing happened, just when I started the car to come home if popped on and stayed on, I started the car in the driveway just an hour ago and as soon as it turned over the light was on. The engine runs fine, idles fine, accelerates fine, I filled it up 2 nights ago and I am sure that the gas cap is on fine, but after 2 days and it suddenly came on I can't understand why that would be a problem, and no one could have tampered with my gas cap while it was parked because my car has a remote fuel door release on the inside of the car. Someone please email me at cynthia@dallas.net if you have ANY idea why this could be happening, I mean, c'mon this is a brand new car only had it a month and the check engine light is on?????
The dealer just checked ou thte negine computer memeory and it shows no problems.
I recently replaced the alternator (4th one) and the water pump.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Can I reset the check engine and get a smog check before the light comes back on or will it fail the check anyway? I am planning on trading this car in as soon as I can get a Honda Odyssey, however, that may not be before I have to renew my license.
Can I reset the check engine light myself and should I try a new gas cap (the mechanic said they checked that out but that code did not come on).
HELP.
Floridian too.
1) I shift from 2nd to 3rd (or 3rd to 4th)
2) the outside temperature was colder than would be for the season
After a mile or so, the light would go out. Of course I had the brakes checked right away (and checked all brake lights myself) but there are no problems. It goes off as it should when I release the parking brake and ironically, as I brake the car to a stop. It seems like it could just be a sensor problem and because all your posts are so similar, I decided to post here.
I've ignored the problem for almost a year and now that it has become more consistent (staying on longer, coming on occasionally after going off) I'll probably let a dealer have a go at it. Still, its pattern of lighting upon a certain combination of acceleration and temperature, plus my verified-OK brakes makes me believe it's a faulty sensor that needs to be replaced, and nothing to do with the brake system.
I would like to have more substantial evidence of that before going to the dealer - I'm very unimpressed with Toyota dealer service in Eastern MA and have instead gone to private mechanics with all four of my Toyotas. I just don't think my mechanic will be able to easily pinpoint this problem, but if I can suggest a solution, he will certainly try it. Any ideas?
Gus
Conference Host
I'm no mechanic, but you should be able to replace the O2 sensor yourself for less than 100 bucks.
comes on about 10 minutes after starting
and has stalled out a couple times. My
mechanic couldn't fiqure it out and recommended
taking it to a dealer, does anyone know if
there is any diagnostic software out there
for a computer to interface with the ECU.
Or any other suggestions other than the dealer.
Thanks
Thank you
You need to find a good, reputable mechanic who is willing to diagnose the failure with out throwing parts at it.
Some questions you may be asked to answer.
Does the engine run poorly only when the light is on? Do you notice any black smoke coming from the tail pipe when the engine runs poorly? Has any other work been done in area of eng. or ECM location?(ign. wires, alarm inst., re-routing of wire harnesses, disturbed plugs. etc.)
When I get this kind of problem in the shop, the first thing that I do is ask questions,(such as above). Then a visual inspection, looking for improperly routed wires, damaged wires & plugs & condition of all grounds. It is very important to check the easiest & cheapest to diagnose & fix components first. The ECM is the last item considered for replacement. I find, many times, that a bad ground or defective plug can cause what would seam to be a serious problem.
Mitchell manuals supply excellent flow type diagnostic charts for all electronic engine controls. And they can be found in most any public library. All tests can be done with a volt-ohm meter. Although some tests are done more accurately with a lab-scope or oscilloscope.
I have over simplified this process, but I hope this will give you some things to ask of a prospective repair person.
GOOD LUCK
your host, Bruce
My e-mail is truckmech@homepage.com.Let me know if you need more help.
thaxs
Thanks
dunn3-If the temp guage is out,then more than likely the light coming on has to do with the coolant sensor.
phylp-If the light is coming on,check fluid levels and fuel cap.If all are ok,there is a problem and the computer has picked up on it.
pactaz-The maintenance required light can only be reset with a scanner.So unless you have a scanner capable of resetting it,you are stuv=ck going to a shop.
Eye-balled the fluids and they look ok. The car seems to be running fine. Will get back to the dealer in a couple of days for another check and resetting. If nothing pops up on the computer again, I'll ask the service tech to check out the battery, just in case it is that simple and in the future we'll be tightening the gas cap mighty tight. I have taken for granted just how important that tight cap is with these newer cars.