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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2021 22:42:31 GMT
Didn’t know that I’ve Googled “check engine light” and the make and model of my car A code reader will give you a code and you can Google the code to narrow down the possible problems. A better code reader will give you a description of the problem with the code. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 13:45:40 GMT
Light still on
Can I get a code reader at an auto parts store?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 14:00:37 GMT
Light still on Can I get a code reader at an auto parts store? Yes, amazon has them also. They are inexpensive and come with instructions. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 14:02:51 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 14:27:45 GMT
Light still on Can I get a code reader at an auto parts store? Yes, amazon has them also. They are inexpensive and come with instructions. I obviously need one Thanks |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 15:12:20 GMT
From my research
A good one will cost over $150
But I booked an appointment Wednesday with the repair shop
$90 for analysis
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 20:03:08 GMT
My $25 code reader does everything that I need it to.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 22:33:41 GMT
Didn’t find one for under $100
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 23:07:18 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 23:42:15 GMT
But the repair shop will still charge me $90 for the evaluation
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 23:42:56 GMT
I could see how that would be useful Thanks! |
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Post by lillygurl360 on Jul 16, 2021 1:46:39 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2021 2:30:37 GMT
Didn’t know that I’ve Googled “check engine light” and the make and model of my car if you have Auto Zone or Advance Auto Parts stores (and probably several other chains), they'll scan your car for free and tell you what the code is. the most common reason for check engine light is... loose gas cap. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2021 7:23:53 GMT
Didn’t know that I’ve Googled “check engine light” and the make and model of my car if you have Auto Zone or Advance Auto Parts stores (and probably several other chains), they'll scan your car for free and tell you what the code is. the most common reason for check engine light is... loose gas cap. You're not kidding. We were on vacation and the check engine light came on. A local mechanic tried to say it was a major issue and would take a day to fix and $500. I drove it home and my mechanic took the gas cap off and put it back on...voila! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2021 7:37:07 GMT
if you have Auto Zone or Advance Auto Parts stores (and probably several other chains), they'll scan your car for free and tell you what the code is. the most common reason for check engine light is... loose gas cap. You're not kidding. We were on vacation and the check engine light came on. A local mechanic tried to say it was a major issue and would take a day to fix and $500. I drove it home and my mechanic took the gas cap off and put it back on...voila! BUT... even with a trusted mechanic... it's gonna cost ya to make that light turn off. |
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