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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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hey guys today i got in to my car and the periodic check your engine indicator went on as well with my engine light
so i reset the periodic check your engine indicator but my engine light remain on for a good 30 mins then it disappear
Should i bring it to the dealer?
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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any of your friends have code reader?
better check if there r any current codes, pending codes and history before bring it to dealer
if there isnt any codes then just leave it ^^
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jan_ralliart
any of your friends have code reader?
better check if there r any current codes, pending codes and history before bring it to dealer
if there isnt any codes then just leave it ^^

no i dont have any friends with a code reader
first time that happen to me
i might just leave it and if it comes back on ill bring it to the dealer
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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You can rent one at autozone or advance.

They charge you , but when you return it they refund your money back.


Originally Posted by vszutu
no i dont have any friends with a code reader
first time that happen to me
i might just leave it and if it comes back on ill bring it to the dealer
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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i dont think there s autozone in toronto
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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bring by my shop, let us scan it for you. PM me if you need address.
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by vszutu
hey guys today i got in to my car and the periodic check your engine indicator went on as well with my engine light
so i reset the periodic check your engine indicator but my engine light remain on for a good 30 mins then it disappear
Should i bring it to the dealer?
If you do not have any other mods on your car I would bring it to the dealer and have an official record of whats going on. In case it comes up again and your warranty claim goes a little fubar b.

That said before you bring it to the dealer you should use a code reader and discover what the code is and if it is critical or something minor. It will give you a very good place to start.

Keep in mind that even if the check engine light disappears its recorded in memory. You should use a code reader to clear the code once you have the information you need. I have a real time reader (AutoEnginuity) so if you can find a code reader, let me know and I will hook it up and run some tests.

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