September 17, 200718 yr 2000 OBW / 5-Spd / 78.5K miles The other day I started my car and out of the blue the Check Engine light came on. At the time I had no choice but to take care of what I had to do, so I ran the car into town (approx 10 miles) and parked. When I restarted the car, about 3 hrs later, the light didnt' come back on. The light remains off ever since, but WTH? More detail: When the light initially came on I immediately turned the engine off, checked the oil and checked anything else obvious (oil level was fine). The night before the car ran fine (like it always has) so it's not like there were any strange signs prior to the Engine light coming on. Also, while driving it with the light on it seemed to run fine too. I'm wondering what I should do at this point? Ignore it till next time or take it in and have the dealer bend me over while they put a code reader on it? Or is there anything I can do from home? I know on my wife's Dodge Intepid if you cycle the key from Off to On ex-number of times the engine light will flash a code that you can cross referrence with a list in the manual. Unfortunately I do not have a manual for the Soob yet.
September 17, 200718 yr I wouldn't worry about it. The ECU probably got a slow reading from a sensor for a second and then the sensor responded.
September 17, 200718 yr Autozone will read the codes for free. Ignore it. Dont worry about it. Notice how pretty the flowers are. If it's anything I would guuess a lazy O2 sensor, but in reality I wouldnt think twice about it. Probably just a hiccup, we all get indigestion every once in a while. nipper
September 17, 200718 yr Author Wheww!!! We dont' have an Autozone here. The closest thing is Schucks. Didn't think to ask them though.
September 17, 200718 yr Wheww!!! We dont' have an Autozone here. The closest thing is Schucks. Didn't think to ask them though. Someone does it around you, look at the other chain stores. nipper
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