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"Service Engine" Light on - 4/4/2008 10:50:31 AM

Gama

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Status: offline Hi guys. Just now my 'SERVICE ENGINE' light came on, and it stays on. I was on a ramp to the HW... I drove for maybe 3 KM and got to work - Parked in the garage I turned her off, and then back on, but the light is still on. I did a quick check under the hood and there are no leaks - the temp is normal.

There is a flickering sound like ... like there was a leak through the engine head gasket... but I would see oil if that was the case... I think.

Any ideas before I take it to my mechanic?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

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98 D1 134,000 KM
I just recently started using Premium Gas (2 weeks ago)
Have had the car for just over a month.

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RE: "Service Engine" Light on - 4/4/2008 11:13:24 AM

humroot

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Status: offline Take it to AutoZone or someplace like that and they will read the codes for you for free. Post the codes and we can tell you what's going on.

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RE: "Service Engine" Light on - 4/4/2008 11:24:50 AM

Disco Mike

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Status: offline Get the codes read and get back to us with the exact four digit numbers.

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RE: "Service Engine" Light on - 4/7/2008 2:41:15 PM

Gama

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Status: offline A friend of mine had a reader and it came back with no codes. After checking several times, I searched on the light itself, and it appears that there are 2 totally different ligths.

There is the SERVICE ENGINE (The one I got) and the CHECK ENGINE lights.
The first one appears to be a service check reminder - emissions maybe? - set to trigger at 135,000 KM (around 85k miles).
The CHECK ENGINE would've been a whole different ball game. :)

I think this info is correct, but if I'm mistaken, please let me know.
Thanks for the responses.

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RE: "Service Engine" Light on - 4/7/2008 3:03:41 PM

Disco Mike

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Status: offline Yes, you are right, the light that you have on is a service maintance light that comes on about every 80,000 miles that can be reset after the service is performed.

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99 D2, 3" lift, lockers, H.D. axles, 4:11 gears, Custom front and rear bumpers, Warn winch, HID lights and an Engel 45.

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RE: "Service Engine" Light on - 4/7/2008 3:10:11 PM

Spike555

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Status: offline There is a way to reset the light without having the service done, but you really should have the service done to keep everything running right and to keep the emissions in check.

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RE: "Service Engine" Light on - 4/8/2008 9:26:20 AM

Gama

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Status: offline Spike, I had the emissions test and revision done a month ago, so I guess it's ok to clear it.

How would I do it?

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RE: "Service Engine" Light on - 4/8/2008 2:48:58 PM

Spike555

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Look for the reseting service engine light link in the tech page.

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If the citizens are affraid then they are easier to control.

The "Storm Trooper",'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

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RE: "Service Engine" Light on - 4/9/2008 2:24:05 PM

Gama

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Status: offline Thanks a bunch mate.

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RE: "Service Engine" Light on - 4/9/2008 2:27:54 PM

Spike555

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