Check Engine Light

MSSSKITTYY

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Ok so first my air bag light came on well we know that that means no air bag which is fine, I am a small woman and would not like a smack in the face with that, but Now my check engine light has come on tried what a friend of mine told me about taking the gas cap off and replacing it for 3 drive cycles SO IT WENT OUT! Yippy Right? No cause 1 week later its back on again I dont get paid till te 14th of Dec Should I not drive my car it is the only Transportation I have for work? :Evil: Hel I knw nothing about cars except to panic when a light comes on, any hel would be nice thanks

Monday, December 4th, 2006 AT 8:37 PM

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CARUNDELL

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Hey kitty,
OK, repeat after me. No worries. Be happy 8) LOL relaxxxxxxxxx. Ok, now its a good bet that the problem is simply the fuel cap is old and is not sealing properly. So here's what I recommend in the mean time. Go to one of your local parts suppliers, autozone etc. Get a free scan (computer hookup) write down the code # and code description and repost here and we can help. Btw. If an "evap" code comes up its no worries.. Buy a new fuel cap on pay day and all is ok. If any other code comes up BUT the car runs and drives ok don't worry too much, get the info and we'll try to help!

Regards,

Chris

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Wednesday, December 6th, 2006 AT 3:12 PM

MSSSKITTYY

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Hey thanks, I will try that ths friday, cost 60 bucks here for that scan crazy huh? LOL they will get ya coming or going hahaha I will try it though, I will let ya know on friday Love Kitty :lol:

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Wednesday, December 6th, 2006 AT 4:22 PM

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