"service engine soon"

TreeSemdyZee · 10-12-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

local auto parts store free codes read ftw

If they only read them right. That would be even better.

Ghostvette · 10-18-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Z

I got this warning light on my gauge(40K miles on my car). I know diagnosing this issue online would be impossible but I was curious if any of you guys ran into this and how you went about fixing it. Did you take it to the dealer or a private shop? How much did it cost for just the diagnosis?

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That's the CEL. Go get the code pulled.

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Originally Posted by mults

If you bring it to any larger auto part store, they will plug into the OBDII port and suck the code information from the ECU. From there, you can start to diagnose the problem. Could be anything from a loose fuel cap to a hundred other things. Keep us posted on what is found...

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

If they only read them right. That would be even better.

I work at a parts store (Advance) and like has been said above, just buy an inexpensive scan tool, read the code and Google it. The code only gives an indication of what circuit is giving you problems, it isn't always the sensor itself. TBH, I'll read the code, then sell you the most expensive part in that circuit.

Don't take the parts guys word for anything. Most of them can barely tie their own shoelaces, and most of them drive pos junkers that are held together by baling wire and bubble gum. People freak when I drive the Z to the parts store, get out in my red shirt and step behind the counter. I get all the 'how do I fix my car' questions, to which my response is 'Google is your friend'. They pay me $8 an hour to sell parts, not diagnose your broke down pos. Diagnostics are $100 an hour.....

sofaonasock · 10-18-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I work at a parts store (Advance) and like has been said above, just buy an inexpensive scan tool, read the code and Google it. The code only gives an indication of what circuit is giving you problems, it isn't always the sensor itself. TBH, I'll read the code, then sell you the most expensive part in that circuit.

Don't take the parts guys word for anything. Most of them can barely tie their own shoelaces, and most of them drive pos junkers that are held together by baling wire and bubble gum. People freak when I drive the Z to the parts store, get out in my red shirt and step behind the counter. I get all the 'how do I fix my car' questions, to which my response is 'Google is your friend'. They pay me $8 an hour to sell parts, not diagnose your broke down pos. Diagnostics are $100 an hour.....

How many uniforms do you have?

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