Discussion:
Check Engine light
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Bilyzoom
2007-06-23 16:25:07 UTC
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2002 GS300 111K. Check Engine light just lit up while I was on the freeway.
I checked the gas cap and it was secure. Next morning I drove home about 50
miles and the car ran fine with the light on. What might be the cause of
this? I am going to call my local Toyota/Lexus mechanic to see how much a
diagnostic will cost. What is a fair price to expect?
Al
2007-06-23 17:26:46 UTC
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At this stage, I wouldn't pay anything to find out what the "check engine
light" means, since some places offer a free check. I had the light come on
and I went to a chain auto supply store that offers a free check. It turned
out to be a minor matter that they could correct. The dealers, I
understand, charge quite a bit just for the check that takes less than 5
minutes if you have the correct gizmo.
Post by Bilyzoom
2002 GS300 111K. Check Engine light just lit up while I was on the
freeway. I checked the gas cap and it was secure. Next morning I drove
home about 50 miles and the car ran fine with the light on. What might be
the cause of this? I am going to call my local Toyota/Lexus mechanic to
see how much a diagnostic will cost. What is a fair price to expect?
Bilyzoom
2007-06-23 19:42:59 UTC
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Dealer wants119.00 for check and local toyo/lex specialist wants 75.00 with
that going to any reapirs needed.
Post by Bilyzoom
2002 GS300 111K. Check Engine light just lit up while I was on the
freeway. I checked the gas cap and it was secure. Next morning I drove
home about 50 miles and the car ran fine with the light on. What might be
the cause of this? I am going to call my local Toyota/Lexus mechanic to
see how much a diagnostic will cost. What is a fair price to expect?
Me
2007-06-23 22:12:20 UTC
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The first thing to do is to disconnect the negative battery terminal for
about one to five minutes, then reconnect it. That should turn off the
"check engine" light. Assuming that works, then drive the car normally and
see if the light comes back on.
Post by Bilyzoom
2002 GS300 111K. Check Engine light just lit up while I was on the
freeway. I checked the gas cap and it was secure. Next morning I drove
home about 50 miles and the car ran fine with the light on. What might be
the cause of this? I am going to call my local Toyota/Lexus mechanic to
see how much a diagnostic will cost. What is a fair price to expect?
Bilyzoom
2007-06-24 19:27:28 UTC
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Recycled the battery this morning and the light went out. So good for now,
thank you 'Me'
Post by Bilyzoom
2002 GS300 111K. Check Engine light just lit up while I was on the
freeway. I checked the gas cap and it was secure. Next morning I drove
home about 50 miles and the car ran fine with the light on. What might be
the cause of this? I am going to call my local Toyota/Lexus mechanic to
see how much a diagnostic will cost. What is a fair price to expect?
mcbrue
2007-06-26 21:29:05 UTC
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Did your radio and seat settings come back after the battery was
disconnected?
satmech
2007-07-06 05:56:58 UTC
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On Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:27:28 +0000, Bilyzoom wrote:
good call

Bilyzoom
2007-06-27 02:59:14 UTC
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yes
Post by Bilyzoom
2002 GS300 111K. Check Engine light just lit up while I was on the
freeway. I checked the gas cap and it was secure. Next morning I drove
home about 50 miles and the car ran fine with the light on. What might be
the cause of this? I am going to call my local Toyota/Lexus mechanic to
see how much a diagnostic will cost. What is a fair price to expect?
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