KJ zGal
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Came on while I was driving home tonight, pulled over to check the manual. Wasn't flashing or anything. Sounds/runs fine...what do I check and where? I'm assuming it's just a fluid issue...?
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Just go to an Autozone and get them to run an OBDII test on it.. It's free and it will tell you the problem.. Or go buy one yourself I got mine I think for about $30 it's simple but it works like a charm!
Check engine light = Malfunction indicator light,they are 1 and the same.Could be one of about 10,000 different problems,or more then one problem.I have the auto computer that reads info from the OBDII but I have no idea how to work that portion of it or what to look for. And no, by malfunction indicator light I do not mean the check engine light...according to the manual it's something with the emissions, and is driveable unless flashing, in which case "severe catalytic converter damage may result and the vehicle must be serviced immediately." I assume the check engine light is different...and would say "check engine," lol, but as I've never had it come on before I wouldn't know. Gas cap is fine, I already checked it, and if it's bad fuel as the manual suggests it wouldn't make sense to me considering I've already run through almost 1/4 of the full tank I put in a day or so ago...not sure why the fuel would have suddenly turned poor quality.
My dad suggested ****** fluid, but considering it's a 5-speed I wasn't sure where/how to check this--not the same as an auto, I assume? I'm kind of just blabbering here because it's late and I haven't actually checked anything yet--I figured I'd have to check fluids when the vehicle was cold so I was planning to check in the morning before I have to go to school.
Stuck open t-stat,replace it.Looking at about $26 for the t-stat then about 1-2 gallons of 50/50 mix of HOAT coolant.Ran the codes this morning...P1281, something with the thermostat, engine staying cold too long. Is this correct (found via Google), and what exactly does this entail as far as replacement costs?
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autozone does it for free, and by emission the first thing that come to my mind is...O2 sensors
hope evertying works out and that is something simple
Cut it off and buy a new hose,should replace the upper hose while your at it,about $30-$40 for both hoses and $5 for new clamps.