Service Engine Soon - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Service Engine Soon

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Service Engine Soon

    I was driving home from work. No unusal beating or anything extrodanary but about haf way back my SERVICE ENGINE SOON light turned on. I noticed no changes and all the guages are showing normal conditions. When I got home like a 5min drive there was a burning smell of something like rubber I guess. Maybe clutch? I have no idea, any suggestions?
    Selling My Car for cheap. <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/854331/2\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/854331/2</a>

  • #2
    Take it to Autozone (or similar) to have it scanned. Most parts stores will scan it for free and give you the code.

    Guessing the code is a waste of time. Just have it scanned and it'll tell you what's going on.
    Matt
    1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
    Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

    Comment


    • #3
      You think it could be that I have not had an oil change for almost 5k, or would that trigger a different light?
      Selling My Car for cheap. <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/854331/2\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/854331/2</a>

      Comment


      • #4
        I don't think that should trigger the check engine light, I don't oiwn a Camaro but most cars have oil soon lights. And 5k between oil changes isn't bad at all, you can drag them out to 6 or 7 pretty safely, but it isn't recommended.
        stock 97 corolla for now...<br />LT1 soon if lucky

        Comment


        • #5
          thanx, anyone else, do you think that one of those OBDII diagnostics tools is a good thing? Any recommendations
          Selling My Car for cheap. <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/854331/2\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/854331/2</a>

          Comment


          • #6
            If you have the money to acquire a top of the line OBDII scan tool, go for it. It would be a valuable investment. While I cannot recommend a certain scanner there are lots to choose from. Visit your local auto parts store and ask what they stock within your budget.
            You can make your decision from this link http://www.obdii.com/scantool_selection.html
            Black \'96 RS Camaro, 3.8 V6 Series II, M5, Stock 200 HP, 204K miles! Stock \'91 Firebird 3.1 V6 automatic w/ overdrive. 266,400 miles on it. \'83 Pontiac Trans Am,305 LG4, Cowl Induction,Borg Warner 5 Speed,T-Tops,Gale Banks Exhaust System:$800 obo

            Comment


            • #7
              i wouldnt buy an OBDII cause they are coming out with an OBDIII [img]smile.gif[/img]
              2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

              Comment


              • #8
                Thanx for that but I don't know if the obdIII would work with our cars???, anyway would the SES light be triggered if my cap on the tank was on incorrectly because it happened to my friend, but he drives a passat. It is 98 so I don't know if our cars are equipped with that type of thing. Mine is a 2000.
                Selling My Car for cheap. <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/854331/2\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/854331/2</a>

                Comment


                • #9
                  just get it scanned and find out the code

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Is there a website that translates all the codes, Im looking for 2 specifically P0420- Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold, and P1655-Manufact Control Aux inputs, Aux outputs.
                    What\'s her last name? I\'ll look it up.<br />You know I don\'t recall. Swim, Swammy, Slippy, Slappy, Simmons, Sommons, Swenson, Swanson?<br />Maybe it\'s on the briefcase.<br />Oh yeah! It\'s right here, Samsonite! I was way off! I knew it started with an S though!

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      Originally posted by WSU77:
                      Is there a website that translates all the codes, Im looking for 2 specifically P0420- Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold, and P1655-Manufact Control Aux inputs, Aux outputs.
                      P0420 is the extremely common code caused by a high flow cat or a stock cat that is not working like it should. Common fix is an O2 sim.

                      P1655 is EVAP Purge Solenoid Control Circuit. Something wrong with the EVAP purge control. Could be a fuse, bad wiring, or a bad purge solenoid.
                      Matt
                      1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
                      Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        I got it figured out. It was my gas tank cap. It wasn't on tight enough. After I took it off and put it back on it started to work right again the next day. All is cool-appreciate the support.
                        Selling My Car for cheap. <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/854331/2\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/854331/2</a>

                        Comment


                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Timberwolf:
                          Thanx for that but I don't know if the obdIII would work with our cars???,
                          well the new Tech 3s are suppose to have an adapter work with our plug ins and they will be programed for our cars also
                          2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

                          Comment


                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Timberwolf:
                            I got it figured out. It was my gas tank cap. It wasn't on tight enough. After I took it off and put it back on it started to work right again the next day. All is cool-appreciate the support.
                            haha exact same thing has happened to my dad, mom, and myself

                            lesson learned i guess
                            Red 1998 Camaro 3.8<br />K&N and Home Depot<br />2 12\" JL W3v2 Subwoofers<br />-more audio stuff to come-

                            Comment

                            Latest Topics

                            Collapse

                            • Andy H
                              Transmission removal help!!
                              by Andy H
                              Hey everyone! I've been trying to remove my transmission for two days now! I need to replace the clutch. Only thing I've got left holding the transmission...
                              2 weeks ago
                            • 2.8 Bird
                              Abs inop
                              by 2.8 Bird
                              Hello, so I changed the front bearings on the bird and the ABS inoperative light came on. I made a mistake of not removing negative battery cable. Now...
                              3 weeks ago
                            • fishin
                              Intermittent Headlight Function 97 Firebird
                              by fishin
                              I usually have to double, triple my headlight switch for them to come up on my 97 Firebird. I cleaned all connections. Could it be the headlight switch...
                              3 weeks ago

                            FORUM SPONSORS

                            Collapse
                            Working...
                            X