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Re: need to build a sonic in the area
Posted by:
WingNut
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Date: July 12, 2009 07:41AM
I've got an engine light on, which one of the auto parts chains is the one that will come outside and run the free diagnosis scan?
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Re: Free Engine Light Diagnosis Where?
Posted by:
Bipolar Bear
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Date: July 12, 2009 08:13AM
Any Jiffy Lube offers free diagnosis. You can also go to Advance Auto and they will give you the diagnostic computer to run yourself.
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Posted by:
WingNut
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Date: July 12, 2009 08:33AM
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Re: Free Engine Light Diagnosis Where?
Posted by:
pgens
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Date: July 12, 2009 10:41AM
I have a portable reader that will pull codes and clear the light, but I don't think I'm going to your house.
Re: Free Engine Light Diagnosis Where?
Posted by:
Margie
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Date: July 13, 2009 12:26AM
Advanced auto parts will let you use thier portable reader free (They hold your drivers license as a deposit). It's real easy to use (They tell you how to do it). They give you a computer printout listing the error code and what you need to do to repair it.
Re: need to build a sonic in the area
Posted by:
WingNut
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Date: July 13, 2009 07:35AM
Re: need to build a sonic in the area
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Re: Free Engine Light Diagnosis Where?
Posted by:
pgens
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Date: July 13, 2009 09:08AM
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Re: Free Engine Light Diagnosis Where?
Posted by:
donkeytimes
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Date: July 13, 2009 10:37AM
"When the light comes on (DING DING, DING,) just come on in...Pep Boys...where everthing's for less..."
Re: Free Engine Light Diagnosis Where?
Posted by:
muddle
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Date: July 13, 2009 10:36PM
If it is just a "Maintenance Required" light, which Toyota has, it's just their way of trying to get you into the dealership. The light comes on automatically whether or not you need anything done. (I can't recall whether it's mileage or time tripped.) Manuals should tell you how to get the dumb light off. Or you can do a search on the internet. With Toyotas, it can be just pushing in the odometer set button while you turn the key.
Re: Free Engine Light Diagnosis Where?
Posted by:
Fairfax22032
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Date: July 13, 2009 10:43PM
WingNut Wrote:
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> Thanks! I went to Advanced, checked it and put a
> new sensor on, problem solved!
O2 sensor? If you just went by the code don't be surprised if the Check Engine light comes back in a few days. The code is a starting point with a diagnostic test procedure, but Advance and Pep Boys are more than happy to sell you a part if that is what you are looking for. In many cases the problem is nothing more than a poorly fitting gas cap which can be had for under $20 instead of the $100 or more for an O2 sensor.
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> Thanks! I went to Advanced, checked it and put a
> new sensor on, problem solved!
O2 sensor? If you just went by the code don't be surprised if the Check Engine light comes back in a few days. The code is a starting point with a diagnostic test procedure, but Advance and Pep Boys are more than happy to sell you a part if that is what you are looking for. In many cases the problem is nothing more than a poorly fitting gas cap which can be had for under $20 instead of the $100 or more for an O2 sensor.
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Posted by:
WingNut
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Date: July 13, 2009 11:25PM
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