Comments on: What to do when Your Vehicle Check Engine Light Turns On and the Warranty has Expired http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/ On a Quest for Personal Freedom Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:43:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Check Engine Warning Light: Free Diagnostic Services | Money Saving Pro http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-111358 Check Engine Warning Light: Free Diagnostic Services | Money Saving Pro Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:03:00 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-111358 [...] post by Steve Olson, “What To Do When Your Check Engine Light Turns On and the Warranty has Expired”, generated some great comments that I recommend you read. Rick commented in defense of resetting [...] [...] post by Steve Olson, “What To Do When Your Check Engine Light Turns On and the Warranty has Expired”, generated some great comments that I recommend you read. Rick commented in defense of resetting [...]

]]> By: Shirley http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-108139 Shirley Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:12:12 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-108139 I had the oil changed and added "Sea Foam additive" that my mechanic suggested the first the light came on about 3 fill-ups ago. The light came on again 2 days ago after fill-up. The manual calls for regular gas and have not had any trouble until recently with the CEL coming on. I am going to take it to the dealership where I bought it and have them check it and it is due for yearly inspection. If they do not warranty the cat I will have my son-in-law replace the converter for a whole lot less in cost. But if they do warranty it, we will be all the more better off, but cost wise and labor too. Thanks for your info. I had the oil changed and added “Sea Foam additive” that my mechanic suggested the first the light came on about 3 fill-ups ago. The light came on again 2 days ago after fill-up. The manual calls for regular gas and have not had any trouble until recently with the CEL coming on. I am going to take it to the dealership where I bought it and have them check it and it is due for yearly inspection. If they do not warranty the cat I will have my son-in-law replace the converter for a whole lot less in cost. But if they do warranty it, we will be all the more better off, but cost wise and labor too. Thanks for your info.

]]> By: Anpadh http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-108136 Anpadh Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:36:49 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-108136 It is possible that you are using a lower octane of gas than what is recommended for your car. Possibly, the CEL is warning you to return to the higher octane. I don't know about your warranty, but what I have heard is that, in general, catalytic converters do not malfunction, even in older cars (cars with over 100,000 miles). See if moving up to a higher octane makes the light go away. I would also suggest that you get an oil change done. It is possible that you are using a lower octane of gas than what is recommended for your car. Possibly, the CEL is warning you to return to the higher octane. I don’t know about your warranty, but what I have heard is that, in general, catalytic converters do not malfunction, even in older cars (cars with over 100,000 miles). See if moving up to a higher octane makes the light go away. I would also suggest that you get an oil change done.

]]> By: Shirley http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-108046 Shirley Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:46:04 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-108046 I have a 2005 Jeep Rubicon and the CEL came on after filling up with Exxon gas. Took to mechanic and tested it. Code 421(low efficiency bank 2 catalytic converter. He siad that the cat should be warrantied for 8yrs. or 80k miles through the factory. I have 27+k miles. Does anyone know the particulars on this? I have a 2005 Jeep Rubicon and the CEL came on after filling up with Exxon gas. Took to mechanic and tested it. Code 421(low efficiency bank 2 catalytic converter. He siad that the cat should be warrantied for 8yrs. or 80k miles through the factory. I have 27+k miles. Does anyone know the particulars on this?

]]> By: Anpadh http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-105601 Anpadh Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:25:04 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-105601 Most likely, you have one of three issues: (1) The spark plugs need to be replaced (2) The fuel injection is injecting too much or too little fuel, at starting. This could happen if the oxygen sensor is not working right. A bad oxy-sensor will also trigger the check-engine light. (3) Your alternator is dying (but not yet dead). It is also possible that your battery is dying but if your headlights, stereo, etc. are all working fine, then that is extremely unlikely. Most likely, you have one of three issues: (1) The spark plugs need to be replaced (2) The fuel injection is injecting too much or too little fuel, at starting. This could happen if the oxygen sensor is not working right. A bad oxy-sensor will also trigger the check-engine light. (3) Your alternator is dying (but not yet dead).

It is also possible that your battery is dying but if your headlights, stereo, etc. are all working fine, then that is extremely unlikely.

]]> By: Rohit http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-105574 Rohit Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:14:35 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-105574 I have a 1999 GrandAM Pontiac my car stalled in the middle of the road. Took it to a dealer, he replaced the ignition coil. But since the car has come back from Garage there has been 2 problems 1) Chek Engine light is on 2) Car does not start in the first try I took the car back to the garage (Auto Select) He says that starter of the car seems to be starting to turn bad and check engine light scan code was P0420 he reset it and said that it could be because of the earlier prblem and I should run the car for 400 to 500 miles before resetting the light again. Can someone please advice as to how my car suddenly has started giving starter problems since the time it has come from garage and has that anything to do with Check Engine light I have a 1999 GrandAM Pontiac my car stalled in the middle of the road. Took it to a dealer, he replaced the ignition coil. But since the car has come back from Garage there has been 2 problems
1) Chek Engine light is on
2) Car does not start in the first try

I took the car back to the garage (Auto Select) He says that starter of the car seems to be starting to turn bad and check engine light scan code was P0420 he reset it and said that it could be because of the earlier prblem and I should run the car for 400 to 500 miles before resetting the light again.

Can someone please advice as to how my car suddenly has started giving starter problems since the time it has come from garage and has that anything to do with Check Engine light

]]> By: Olddog http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-104610 Olddog Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:08:53 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-104610 Disconnecting the ground cable of the car's battery for a minute or two will usually clear the check engine light. Some cars have an automatic light turned on at certain maintenance intervals. These are triggered by the odometer reading and serve as a not so gentle reminder to have the car serviced. Make sure that you drive the car right away for about 15 minutes and at least once at highway speeds to see if the light comes back on. If it does then the car probably has a problem. Allot of National and Multi-State car parts retailers like Pep Boys, AutoZone, Etc. will read the codes on your car for free because they want to sell you the part to repair it with. Disconnecting the ground cable of the car’s battery for a minute or two will usually clear the check engine light. Some cars have an automatic light turned on at certain maintenance intervals. These are triggered by the odometer reading and serve as a not so gentle reminder to have the car serviced.
Make sure that you drive the car right away for about 15 minutes and at least once at highway speeds to see if the light comes back on. If it does then the car probably has a problem.

Allot of National and Multi-State car parts retailers like Pep Boys, AutoZone, Etc. will read the codes on your car for free because they want to sell you the part to repair it with.

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]]> By: josecarbajal madrid http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-95346 josecarbajal madrid Fri, 09 May 2008 20:20:29 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-95346 Este es unaoteccion de los gobiernos para vender mas carros nuevos porque si tu ves esa lus no andas agusto y luego tratas de comprar un carro nuevo. ppero en realidad no pas nada si tienes engene lights on despreocupate o funele el foco y ya estuvo Este es unaoteccion de los gobiernos para vender mas carros nuevos
porque si tu ves esa lus no andas agusto y luego tratas de comprar un carro nuevo.

ppero en realidad no pas nada si tienes engene lights on

despreocupate o funele el foco y ya estuvo

]]> By: Dan Weber http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-94077 Dan Weber Mon, 05 May 2008 17:22:59 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-the-warranty-has-expired/#comment-94077 Disconnecting the battery can help with a stubborn check-engine-light, but the computer will note that it has been disconnected recently. You'll need to drive around for ~100 miles to give the computer enough history to pass your smog check. Disconnecting the battery can help with a stubborn check-engine-light, but the computer will note that it has been disconnected recently. You’ll need to drive around for ~100 miles to give the computer enough history to pass your smog check.

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