Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 02:58:32 GMT From: "RonM" <rnopsamt> Subject: Re: 97-900SEt - Check Engine Light
Mine was on the other day so I stopped at the dealer. They said most common reason was the gas cap not being on tight enough. The system checks for pressure. Sure enough the cap wasn't on all the way. The light may not reset until you've started and stopped the car a few times. RonM "Bob" <uctraingNOSPAMnopsamanet.com> wrote in message news:76dh4u09vlomrbhunqkuqr44abkhdl77htnopsamcom... > My Check Engine light is on... is there some way to get the codes > without waiting to go to the dealer ? Everything seems normal > visually, operationally, and fluid level wise, but obviously > something is wrong. > > I don't mind buying a reasonably priced code reader if that's what > it takes, but I can't afford a Tech II :-) > > I seen posts that say you can turn the car to "on" (not started) and > the light will flash a general error code, but mine just stays on > steady. > > thanks, > Bob