Just picked up my new EX and after only 1 day of driving, the Service Engine Soon light came on. The light is on continuously (not flashing) which could mean its a loose gas cap or an emission problem. I checked the gas cap which seemed okay.

Anyone else get this light immediately after taking delivery?

I will let you know what the dealer says.

Took it into the dealer today, and the light went out just before I arrived. They put it on the computer anyway and confirmed it was the gas cap vapor lock and not an emissions problem. Whew!!!

A little frustrating but at least there was nothing wrong with my brand new car. I guess the person who filled up the tank for delivery, left the cap loose. It then took 2 days and 100 miles for the light to come on. Strange, but lesson learned.

Same thing happened to me at about 450 miles after first fill up. I was driving on the highway doing 80 mph and the light came on and I almost **** my pants. I read the manual and it informed to check the gas cap and it would go off in a couple of start ups, in which it did. \y last car did the same thing but a strange little symbol lights up which means gas vapors released. The service engine soon light is a little scary if you don't know what it means.

sluday wrote:... and the light came on and I almost **** my pants.

Agreed! My wife was not happy since the car had only 100 miles. She pointed out that the light was on, and there was a long moment of silence. The manual says it may take a few driving trips for the light to clear. On my short drive to work I pulled over 3 times to turn off/on the engine and nothing. It took a 15-minute drive to clear the light.

Now I am happy.