*Newb* Engine Light Question

[Musabi]

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?

[Lances133]

Autozone checks the codes for free, see what they say.

[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

[Musabi]

Originally Posted by Lances133

Autozone checks the codes for free, see what they say.

Thanks for the tip, but sadly there arent any AutoZone's in Canada =(

[Musabi]

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

Hmmm my dad did fill up my car last after he used it, Ill go check on that now =)

[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.

[Musabi]

Originally Posted by Musabi

Hmmm my dad did fill up my car last after he used it, Ill go check on that now =)

Sadly no, I guess Ill just have to go get it checked out

[Musabi]

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.

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

[muff34]

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

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

[Musabi]

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

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