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Oasisbob
Explorer
Dec 03, 2015

CHECK EGINE LIGHT?

Please forgive my ignorance here. Our check engine light on dash came on a few days ago. Engine runs fine and sounds great. Is the on board computer set up to signal when a maintenance issue has not been taken care of or is due? I will have the code read. Is this info trust worthy? I changed the oil myself last week. I am an old school guy so just not up on this computer info. This is in reference to the car in my signiture
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  • wnjj's avatar
    wnjj
    Explorer II
    Dec 03, 2015
    Make sure your gas cap is installed correctly. Some auto parts stores will loan you a code reader to use right in the parking lot. Oil change places have them too.
  • bbaker2001's avatar
    bbaker2001
    Explorer
    Dec 03, 2015
    did you just fill up with gas. this can cause the fumes from gas tank to issue a light.
    cant remember for sure, but I think AAmco does it for free
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Dec 03, 2015
    Hey Bob,
    If you have a smart phone, down Torque app, and buy a OBDll dongle from ebay. With this app you can read and clear the codes yourself for less than 20 dollars. Not only that, but Torque can be configured to give you real time information from your vehicle. What and how much depends on what the manufacturer has allowed.

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