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SaltyWet 08/30/20 2:05:41 PM #1:	I had it light up, then the next time I started up the car it was gone. But I worry there is still damage. --- SaltyWet <cite>SaltyWet posted [p:944005476] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>I had it light up, then the next time I started up the car it was gone. But I worry there is still damage. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AbstraktProfSC2 08/30/20 2:07:09 PM #2:	its lit. --- Talk about backseat fishing. highpathetic <cite>AbstraktProfSC2 posted [p:944005536] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>its lit. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
obsolete 08/30/20 2:27:48 PM #3:	If the light goes off on its it means it's not urgent, you can still keep driving.. You still want to know what it was cause it could be a problem in the future. Go use a reader to see what the problem is. <cite>obsolete posted [p:944006215] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>If the light goes off on its it means it's not urgent, you can still keep driving.. You still want to know what it was cause it could be a problem in the future. Go use a reader to see what the problem is. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SrRd_RacinG 08/30/20 2:28:56 PM #4:	Gas cap. Remove it and then put it back on. --- https://media.giphy.com/media/l3vRn3I4UyDoKyWLC/giphy.gif <cite>SrRd_RacinG posted [p:944006248] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>Gas cap. Remove it and then put it back on. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaltyWet 08/30/20 2:32:39 PM #5:	SrRd_RacinG posted... Gas cap. Remove it and then put it back on. Nope. I have not touched it in weeks. --- SaltyWet <cite>SaltyWet posted [p:944006355] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>SrRd_RacinG posted... </cite> <quote>Gas cap. Remove it and then put it back on.</quote>Nope. I have not touched it in weeks. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fuparulez 08/30/20 2:33:07 PM #6:	Go get an OBD code reader for 20 bucks off Amazon. --- It's the fat upper kitty area, and if you got one I wanna marry ya! <cite>Fuparulez posted [p:944006365] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>Go get an OBD code reader for 20 bucks off Amazon. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 08/30/20 2:33:51 PM #7:	It's been a while, but I think if the error code that caused the check engine light clears it will turn itself off. at the very least, I know that if you hook up to the diagnostics port and clear all the error codes it takes at least 20 minutes or 20 miles or something like that for the system to re recognize the problem and turn the light back on. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:944006383] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>It's been a while, but I think if the error code that caused the check engine light clears it will turn itself off. at the very least, I know that if you hook up to the diagnostics port and clear all the error codes it takes at least 20 minutes or 20 miles or something like that for the system to re recognize the problem and turn the light back on. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BeyondWalls 08/30/20 2:38:22 PM #8:	s0nicfan posted... and clear all the error codes it takes at least 20 minutes or 20 miles or something like that for the system Its based on mileage and I believe not every test trips at the same mileage. You can clear all the codes by disconnecting the battery. I had to drive like 40 or 50 miles to get my O2 sensor to trip again after resetting it. --- END OF LINE <cite>BeyondWalls posted [p:944006513] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>s0nicfan posted... </cite> <quote>and clear all the error codes it takes at least 20 minutes or 20 miles or something like that for the system</quote>Its based on mileage and I believe not every test trips at the same mileage. You can clear all the codes by disconnecting the battery. I had to drive like 40 or 50 miles to get my O2 sensor to trip again after resetting it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fuparulez 08/30/20 2:39:14 PM #9:	You can also clear the codes by just getting an OBD reader like I said, and you can also use it to monitor all the self diagnostic tests the system performs. --- It's the fat upper kitty area, and if you got one I wanna marry ya! <cite>Fuparulez posted [p:944006539] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>You can also clear the codes by just getting an OBD reader like I said, and you can also use it to monitor all the self diagnostic tests the system performs. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BeyondWalls 08/30/20 2:42:23 PM #10:	SaltyWet posted... I had it light up, then the next time I started up the car it was gone. But I worry there is still damage. Also... be sure its the actual check engine light and not something like the tire pressure light. My RAV4 actually has a diagnostic light that the manual says may turn on but not to worry about it unless it stays on for an extended period of time without turning off. --- END OF LINE <cite>BeyondWalls posted [p:944006613] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>SaltyWet posted... </cite> <quote>I had it light up, then the next time I started up the car it was gone. But I worry there is still damage.</quote>Also... be sure its the actual check engine light and not something like the tire pressure light. My RAV4 actually has a diagnostic light that the manual says may turn on but not to worry about it unless it stays on for an extended period of time without turning off. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaltyWet 08/30/20 2:43:08 PM #11:	BeyondWalls posted... Also... be sure its the actual check engine light and not something like the tire pressure light. My RAV4 actually has a diagnostic light that the manual says may turn on but not to worry about it unless it stays on for an extended period of time without turning off. I have an old school analog car. The tire pressure light is something else. --- SaltyWet <cite>SaltyWet posted [p:944006639] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>BeyondWalls posted... </cite> <quote>Also... be sure its the actual check engine light and not something like the tire pressure light. My RAV4 actually has a diagnostic light that the manual says may turn on but not to worry about it unless it stays on for an extended period of time without turning off.</quote>I have an old school analog car. The tire pressure light is something else. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BeyondWalls 08/30/20 2:44:52 PM #12:	Fuparulez posted... You can also clear the codes by just getting an OBD reader like I said, and you can also use it to monitor all the self diagnostic tests the system performs. Or just drive to AutoZone and theyll tell you for free. I bought the code reader myself and it honestly wasnt super helpful since I cant fix most of the things that would trip the light anyway. --- END OF LINE <cite>BeyondWalls posted [p:944006681] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>Fuparulez posted... </cite> <quote>You can also clear the codes by just getting an OBD reader like I said, and you can also use it to monitor all the self diagnostic tests the system performs.</quote>Or just drive to AutoZone and theyll tell you for free. I bought the code reader myself and it honestly wasnt super helpful since I cant fix most of the things that would trip the light anyway. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BeyondWalls 08/30/20 2:48:28 PM #13:	SaltyWet posted... I have an old school analog car. The tire pressure light is something else. If the light went out then I wouldnt sweat it. If youre worried then just drive to Advance Auto or Auto Zone and theyll walk out into the parking lot and test your car for free. --- END OF LINE <cite>BeyondWalls posted [p:944006784] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>SaltyWet posted... </cite> <quote>I have an old school analog car. The tire pressure light is something else.</quote>If the light went out then I wouldnt sweat it. If youre worried then just drive to Advance Auto or Auto Zone and theyll walk out into the parking lot and test your car for free. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fuparulez 08/30/20 2:50:55 PM #14:	BeyondWalls posted... Or just drive to AutoZone and theyll tell you for free. I bought the code reader myself and it honestly wasnt super helpful since I cant fix most of the things that would trip the light anyway. Driving to Autozone is more practical than plugging something into your OBD port? --- It's the fat upper kitty area, and if you got one I wanna marry ya! <cite>Fuparulez posted [p:944006859] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>BeyondWalls posted... </cite> <quote>Or just drive to AutoZone and theyll tell you for free. I bought the code reader myself and it honestly wasnt super helpful since I cant fix most of the things that would trip the light anyway.</quote> Driving to Autozone is more practical than plugging something into your OBD port? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BeyondWalls 08/30/20 2:53:18 PM #15:	Fuparulez posted... Driving to Autozone is more practical than plugging something into your OBD port? Considering hed have to drive somewhere like that to pick up a reader anyway? Yeah. It kind of is. And its also cheaper. --- END OF LINE <cite>BeyondWalls posted [p:944006937] in Does a che... [t:78943224]...</cite> <quote>Fuparulez posted... </cite> <quote>Driving to Autozone is more practical than plugging something into your OBD port?</quote>Considering hed have to drive somewhere like that to pick up a reader anyway? Yeah. It kind of is. And its also cheaper. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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