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Check Engine Light S70 1998

posted by  someone claiming to be Steve on  Thu Apr 12 09:28 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Recently my gas cap shook loose and the Check Engine Light illuminted (for the umpteeth time!). Is there ANY way to reset it without a trip to the dealer?







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    Re: Check Engine Light S70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Rich K. Fairfax, VA on  Thu Apr 12 14:31 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    If you are certian that the check engine light is from your gas cap then secure the cap and wait, as soon as the test is passed the light will go out. Don't bother disconnecting the battery it will not erase your codes.







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      Re: Check Engine Light S70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be Steve on  Fri Apr 13 04:09 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      Thanks Rich! Any idea how long it will take to reset? BTW, I'm sure this is the reason the light came on. Has done it before and the diagnosis is always "massive vacuum leak". I also found the cap hanging by the tether but loose in the fill pipe. It seems the light always comes on during an extended idle period. Once at the bank drive thru and this time waiting for a train.







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        Re: Check Engine Light S70 1998

        posted by  someone claiming to be Rich K. Fairfax, VA on  Fri Apr 13 13:40 CST 2001 [RELATED]

        If conditions are met, 12 minutes after starting your car the ECU will try to run a tank test, every key cycle. So to force it start your car drive for about 15 minutes, pull over and stop, still in gear is ok, just keep your foot on the break, and it should try to run a test. You might have to try it a few times.







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        Re: Check Engine Light S70 1998

        posted by  someone claiming to be Steve F. on  Fri Apr 13 10:56 CST 2001 [RELATED]

        If you pump your own gas as I do(I just cant let those ass holes get too close to my car)just be sure the cap is tight enough. If you dont pump your own gas......at least replace your own gas cap(correctly).

        good luck,

        S Ferraro

        Hoboken, NJ







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    Re: Check Engine Light S70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Sin on  Thu Apr 12 11:00 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Yes, go buy the OBD-II scanner. Otherwise, you could try disconnecting the battery for I believe 10 minutes. Not sure if it works, but couldn't hurt to try. Just make sure you have the security code for your radio.






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