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Old Mar 13, 2012, 02:46 PM
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Question Service engine soon light

Sup ya'll, I've tried searching the forms but couldn't find anything. The light comes on stays on for a while and then, couple day later turns off.
When the light comes on I notice the car bog, and somtimes shutter untill i release the throttle and get back on it. Has anyone experienced this issue. My car is stock, just suspension, wheels, b.o.v
Thanks in advance!
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have you tried pulling the code when the light was on? which bov are you using if its not stock?
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Spark plugs?
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Originally Posted by xxthayxx
have you tried pulling the code when the light was on? which bov are you using if its not stock?
I don't have a Scanner to pull the code. Is there a way i can jump the connector with a paper clip to get a code?
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You need to get the code pulled
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When you do pull the code you will find it is p0300. Prove me wrong.
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Im gonna guess rear or front o2 sensor. ^^^^+1
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Are you near an Autozone? They'll pull the code for you for free. Once you have the code troubleshooting will be a lil easier instead of just guessing.
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Originally Posted by J Dog
Are you near an Autozone? They'll pull the code for you for free. Once you have the code troubleshooting will be a lil easier instead of just guessing.
Cali has a law against part stores using scanners.
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Originally Posted by spexbb
Cali has a law against part stores using scanners.
than you need to go buy a cheap one man...dont keep driving it like that, asking for problems
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Might be tephra mod. Sure your tune isn't set for the ses light to flash when you knock? Just another option
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Originally Posted by thedru13
Might be tephra mod. Sure your tune isn't set for the ses light to flash when you knock? Just another option
i thought this too, but mine flashes. Hmmmmm.
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Why does cali have a law against that? of all things, that is what they have a law against? WTF?
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Thanks for all of your input. I brought it to my friend who has a scanner. The scanner said cylinder misfire. He also said because I having a lightend flywheel could be areason why its throwing codes and going away.
Thanks again!!
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