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Bounty__Hunter
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You need to check the codes. Autozone not only checks the codes for you, but they now rent OBDII scanners if for some reason you want to take one with you.
Saurian
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My '00 XJ went well over that amount, no light ever came on, so I wouldn't say it's that... Only time mine ever threw a light is when I disconnected the IAC, and started it, and when there was a short in one of the fuel injector wires... That was a fun one to track down... Good luck finding it, let us know what it is, a little PM never hurt anything.
Bounty__Hunter
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RE: Finding results of my poll
There is no 'timed' service light on '91+ XJ's, it was only on the older models.
There is no 'timed' service light on '91+ XJ's, it was only on the older models.
Twisted,
Mine did the same thing, came on, I filled up with gas, it went away, a few days later the light comes back on. A week later its off. I fianally got mad and just bought an OBD II code reader and found out it was the Down Stream O2 sensor. Candaian Tire had Bosche replacement parts on for 1/2 price and I fixed it for for about $75. Good Luck.
P.S.Thanks for the post about the roof mounted spare, I had been giving thought to roof mounting my spare as well. I guess with the rear sway bar disconnected the added weight is something to consider. Something else to consider is that the tire is laying flat and any water will sit between the bead and the rim, causing the rim to rust if the wheel isn't covered. I'm leaning towards the Warn rear bumper and tire carrier.
Mine did the same thing, came on, I filled up with gas, it went away, a few days later the light comes back on. A week later its off. I fianally got mad and just bought an OBD II code reader and found out it was the Down Stream O2 sensor. Candaian Tire had Bosche replacement parts on for 1/2 price and I fixed it for for about $75. Good Luck.
P.S.Thanks for the post about the roof mounted spare, I had been giving thought to roof mounting my spare as well. I guess with the rear sway bar disconnected the added weight is something to consider. Something else to consider is that the tire is laying flat and any water will sit between the bead and the rim, causing the rim to rust if the wheel isn't covered. I'm leaning towards the Warn rear bumper and tire carrier.
Bounty__Hunter
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RE: 4x4 light no workie
Ya, what code did it throw?
Did it mention an Evap leak?
Ya, what code did it throw?
Did it mention an Evap leak?
TwistedCU
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I don't know, the guy was kind of a jackass. When I asked to see the display, he turned it off. I'm going to replace my gas cap, as that is supposed to be the #1 cause for that code. I thought that was a silly idea, but it says right on the cap that a defective one will make the light come on. If that isn't it, I'll go to another place and check it again, but get the actual code.
I don't know, the guy was kind of a jackass. When I asked to see the display, he turned it off. I'm going to replace my gas cap, as that is supposed to be the #1 cause for that code. I thought that was a silly idea, but it says right on the cap that a defective one will make the light come on. If that isn't it, I'll go to another place and check it again, but get the actual code.
Hi,
The scanner gave you a vague answer because the scanners which the auto part stores use are "dumbed down" a bit (on purpose of course). For a very thourough scan and diagnosis, you'd need access to the kind of scanners which most repair shops and the dealerships have.
As for the gas cap, that *could* be the problem, but likely would not be caused by a defective gas cap. Rather, most times the Check Engine light will come on due to a loose gas cap. If this is the case and you have re-tightened it, it will take a couple dozen driving cycles before the computer will clear any defunct codes. :mrgreen:
-Nick :!:
The scanner gave you a vague answer because the scanners which the auto part stores use are "dumbed down" a bit (on purpose of course). For a very thourough scan and diagnosis, you'd need access to the kind of scanners which most repair shops and the dealerships have.
As for the gas cap, that *could* be the problem, but likely would not be caused by a defective gas cap. Rather, most times the Check Engine light will come on due to a loose gas cap. If this is the case and you have re-tightened it, it will take a couple dozen driving cycles before the computer will clear any defunct codes. :mrgreen:
-Nick :!:
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