97 metro check engine light

tbirdrief · #1 06-07-2006, 10:13 PM

Hello all,
I just purched this car a week ago and just going over some problems.
The check engine light is on I looked at the fuse box and could not see any raised fuse holder to check out the codes. What do I need to do?
Thank you,
Jeff

kj7ym · #2 06-07-2006, 11:21 PM

I sugest a trip to Auto Zone if you have one near by. Ask for a free scan.
Otherwise you might purchase an Actron Super Scanner, nice tool. Much cheaper than a few trips to have the dealer do it. Good for all your other cars to.

Larry

tbirdrief · #3 06-08-2006, 07:38 AM

Thanks
Jeff

Mike_Van · #4 06-08-2006, 04:10 PM

'96 and newer use the OBD-II system.

http://www.obdii.com/ has some useful info

tbirdrief · #5 06-08-2006, 11:36 PM

I went to Auto Zone and found that the Idel speed control/Aux. input triped the check engine light. they couldn't get one and sujested a part from GM or pick-and-pull. Can I get this part aftermarket some other place or is there a different problem I should be looking at?
Thanks for all the help.
Jeff

donaldii · #6 06-09-2006, 07:43 AM

If had to replace my isc (idel speed control solenoid) about a year ago. I think we are talking about the same part
I purchased mine through RockAuto.com
They have many parts available for our cars.

tbirdrief · #7 06-09-2006, 08:21 AM

Thanks to all. This a great site.
Jeff

tbirdrief · #8 06-09-2006, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donaldii

If had to replace my isc (idel speed control solenoid) about a year ago. I think we are talking about the same part
I purchased mine through RockAuto.com
They have many parts available for our cars.

I went to Rockauto.com and they wanted 135.00 or so for the part. Did this cure the problem? How can I check to see if this part is bad?

As long as I'm showing how smart I am, Which is the better manual Chilton, Hanes or ?
Thank you,
Jeff

donaldii · #9 06-11-2006, 08:28 AM

I don't know how you can check to see if your part is bad. The idle on my car would go up and down as I would be slowing down. Geozuki is the one that suggested that my ics might be bad. So I went with his suggestion and all has been well since. My check engine light had never come on. I have a 93 5 speed convertible. Maybe things are different in yours because its a 97

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