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Old 07-17-2009, 09:26 PM
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Urggg CEL?

So as far as i know nothing is wrong with my car but the cel just came on. I guess my idle is slightly rough, but idk. Nothing seems wrong but the light is on. any suggestions, or things to check?
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OBDII scanner

get the code then research=]
Old 07-17-2009, 09:59 PM
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not spending money on scanner. trying to sell the ******* car...
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head to autozone or some place that run it for free


could be a number of things
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^uh oh someone is not happy with their car


go to auto zone or whatever and get it read. how the hell are we supposed to know what the problem is without knowing what code it's throwing?
Old 07-17-2009, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by crittyex8
not spending money on scanner. trying to sell the (bleep) car...
You can clear the code without a scanner by disconnecting the battery or stomping the brake or something...a search here should yield the procedure.

So do that before any buyers come to look at it. After you sell it, folks here will help the new owner.

Ken
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10$ says he didn't screw the gas cap all the way down.
Old 07-18-2009, 02:56 PM
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Well the disconnect battery and brake stomp are 2 different memory clears
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I second the gas cap! but w/e
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