Service Engine Soon light came on

[neptune]

Hey everyone,

Troubling to see this light. Some background:

2006 6mt sedan, around 36,000 km

Saturday~ 12-noon - replaced winter steelies with OEM 18" and summer tires (done at tire shop)~ 4:30pm - topped up with premium fuelGear changes done around 4000 rpm - 4400 rpm consistently while driving

Sunday~ 9pm - service engine soon light came on while driving on highway around 130km/hChecked fuel filler cap and re-tightened

Wednesday - light is still on and I don't know what's going on. I'm not really very mechanically inclined so any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

[G_whizz]

Well you answered myy Fuel cap question.

Could be anything... are you getting any codes??

has anyone played with the MAF or intake or anything?

[neptune]

Nothing done under the hood as far as I know.

I called the dealer and they said to wait a few more days just in case it is the fuel cap.

[tollboothwilley]

get the codes read at a auto parts store. once you can tell us which code was thrown its easier to figure things out.

[neptune]

Well the light went off on Sunday. So probably was the fuel filler cap....

[neek21]

this happened to me last saturday afternoon and i called the dealership..the service dept was closed and the salesman researched the problem and got back to me...he too said remove the gascap and put it back on, cranking it down a few clicks..well, it's wednesday and the light is still on...anyone out there have this issue and did you do the gascap trick?? did it solve the problem?? how long until the light went out?? lots of questions, sorry!!

[Kendahl]

You can also buy your own code reader. For about $150, I bought one from Mac Tools that was recommended by my favorite independent foreign car shop. Someone on the forum may be able to suggest something cheaper that is still adequate.

A steady check engine light doesn't require immediate attention. Suppose your code reader reports a problem that is expensive to fix but won't ruin the engine if left as is. You can just delete the code and keep on driving.

[telcoman]

You can also buy your own code reader. For about $150, I bought one from Mac Tools that was recommended by my favorite independent foreign car shop. Someone on the forum may be able to suggest something cheaper that is still adequate.

A steady check engine light doesn't require immediate attention. Suppose your code reader reports a problem that is expensive to fix but won't ruin the engine if left as is. You can just delete the code and keep on driving.

I have this one

http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9180-Aut ... 292&sr=8-2



Telcoman

[neek21]

well, 6 days later the light went out....I never got hooked up to a reader, so I'm hoping the 'gas cap trick' was the fix...

[pae9132]

there is really no trick to it. tightening the gas cap will only fix that specific problem because it needs to be air tight. it will not fix any other issues...just turn your cap at least 3 clicks each time