04-14-2007, 07:41 PM
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*Newb* Engine Light Question
Hi to the forums =) Im a n00blet so go easy on me.
Alright, so, I just got my car (2000 Cav 4-door, 150km) looked over by a mechanic, battery changed, pads and rotors changed, he looked over the front end saying everything was O.K. besides my exhaust. I knew it was going to go.
Today the Check Engine Light goes on. So I'm wondering if I should bring it to a mechanic or wait a little while to see if it goes out?
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04-14-2007, 07:48 PM
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Re: *Newb* Engine Light Question
Autozone checks the codes for free, see what they say.
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04-14-2007, 10:06 PM
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Re: *Newb* Engine Light Question
cavy's are notorious for the gas cap setting off the light, if you don't get it on tight enough... plus other stupid stuff... mine's been on for a year straight, no crap..lol
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04-14-2007, 10:52 PM
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Re: *Newb* Engine Light Question
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Originally Posted by Lances133
Autozone checks the codes for free, see what they say.
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Thanks for the tip, but sadly there arent any AutoZone's in Canada =(
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04-14-2007, 10:55 PM
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Re: *Newb* Engine Light Question
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Originally Posted by Derk_eliso
cavy's are notorious for the gas cap setting off the light, if you don't get it on tight enough... plus other stupid stuff... mine's been on for a year straight, no crap..lol
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Hmmm my dad did fill up my car last after he used it, Ill go check on that now =)
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04-14-2007, 10:58 PM
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Re: *Newb* Engine Light Question
Sudbury eh ,I go thru there 5 nights a week .........lol. Go talk to your mechanic ,see if he`ll scan it for you.
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04-14-2007, 11:00 PM
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Re: *Newb* Engine Light Question
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Originally Posted by Musabi
Hmmm my dad did fill up my car last after he used it, Ill go check on that now =)
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Sadly no, I guess Ill just have to go get it checked out
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04-14-2007, 11:14 PM
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Re: *Newb* Engine Light Question
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Originally Posted by muff34
Sudbury eh ,I go thru there 5 nights a week .........lol. Go talk to your mechanic ,see if he`ll scan it for you.
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Where to where? And I will I guess, just sucks that I got my car back tuesday and have to get her checked out again sunday
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04-14-2007, 11:34 PM
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Re: *Newb* Engine Light Question
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Originally Posted by Musabi
Where to where? And I will I guess, just sucks that I got my car back tuesday and have to get her checked out again sunday 
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Soo to the Bay if you know what I mean. Ya to bad there isn`t somewhere to get the free scans done like in the US. Just had my Silvy in for a service , I know the tech ,asked a couple of questions about the engine . Out came the scanner ,quick check , no charge ...........lol. lucked out this time ,maybe you`ll do the same seeing as he just looked at it. Good Luck
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04-14-2007, 11:47 PM
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Re: *Newb* Engine Light Question
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Originally Posted by muff34
Soo to the Bay if you know what I mean. Ya to bad there isn`t somewhere to get the free scans done like in the US. Just had my Silvy in for a service , I know the tech ,asked a couple of questions about the engine . Out came the scanner ,quick check , no charge ...........lol. lucked out this time ,maybe you`ll do the same seeing as he just looked at it. Good Luck
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Ah yes thats not a bad run though, 4-4.5 hours?
I know a bunch of independant mechanics so hopefully they can check them for free. I go to school in the trades so maybe ill get some cross trade action haha
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