I just bought my 08 Lancer ES last friday and I turned it on and I got a service engine soon on the dash and the engine wouldnt 'turn over' i turned it off and back on and it was fine. i drove home about 25 miles no problems at all. its a CVT.

any help please?

 

Dealership! Use that nice, shiny warranty!

Also, until you get the CEL code read and give us the number, we cannot give you any help. Sorry!

 

Did that happen just after you charged gas?

People have reported a Check engine soon light after they charged gas, the reason is that they don´t "close" it properly. You need to turn it a several times times.

 

whats a CEL

 

Check Engine Light.
I'd get the code read for Free at AutoZone. If it's not the gas cap, take it to ur dealer.

 

Sorry, should have called it SES (Service Engine Soon) light.

 

I've had the same problem and was told that i have to "Turn the key longer" which is BS because ive held it turning for a good 10 seconds and my car would not turn over, its happened on multiple occasions and yes the SES/CEL does come on but will go off once you get your car started... But i havent had that problem in awhile. I also think this was discussed in another post if i find it ill link it to you. I believe the technical term for it is something like "Intermitant Crank, No Start" or some crap.

Watch im going to get in my car today and not be able to start it at all now that i said this

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=266785

found it!