Check Engine Light (CEL) Question
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CEL indicator have been going ON and OFF.
Does anyone know what causes CEL to come on?
I had my service done today and have no problem with the car (It's running just fine).
I dont think it's Cylinder-#2 misfire... can't figure out my problem that is..
Does anyone know what causes CEL to come on?
I had my service done today and have no problem with the car (It's running just fine).
I dont think it's Cylinder-#2 misfire... can't figure out my problem that is..
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Originally posted by Kumori10
CEL indicator have been going ON and OFF.
Does anyone know what causes CEL to come on?
I had my service done today and have no problem with the car (It's running just fine).
I dont think it's Cylinder-#2 misfire... can't figure out my problem that is..
should i run a DIAGNOSTIC at a dealer? (they quoted $120)
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CEL indicator have been going ON and OFF.
Does anyone know what causes CEL to come on?
I had my service done today and have no problem with the car (It's running just fine).
I dont think it's Cylinder-#2 misfire... can't figure out my problem that is..
should i run a DIAGNOSTIC at a dealer? (they quoted $120)
help
Check your gas tank cap and make sure it's seated firmly.
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Originally posted by Kumori10
CEL indicator have been going ON and OFF.
Does anyone know what causes CEL to come on?
I had my service done today and have no problem with the car (It's running just fine).
CEL indicator have been going ON and OFF.
Does anyone know what causes CEL to come on?
I had my service done today and have no problem with the car (It's running just fine).
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My CEL came on a while ago and it was a loose fuel cap. Nowadays, after I fill up, I first tighten the fuel cap by grabbing the outside of the cap (in other words, put your fingers around the circumference of the cap rather than just the tab in the middle). Then, after giving it a good twist like that, I tighten the cap using the tab in the middle. This has worked so far. Although I can feel that my fuel cap is still a little loose, I have not had a CEL since tightening it as described above.
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Cyber_X has it right... I'd just like to add (since I've just experienced the problem) that it will take 3 or 4 moderate trips for the light to go out. Not sure why that is, but the service manager was right. BTW, I used a tiny amount of white lithium grease on the threads of the cap to decrease the friction. That also seems to have helped.
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I had my CEL come on the other day during the rain. Apparently, my filter on my CAI was soaking wet, and when I remove the filter I discovered lots of water in the lower pipe. I drained it, and put it back on. I also fabricated an umbrella using a Sunny Delight container.
Anyways, if you have you installed a CAI, make sure the filter is not wet.
SUNNY D
Anyways, if you have you installed a CAI, make sure the filter is not wet.
SUNNY D
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