check your pm bro

Edwin

 

I had an intermitent CEL for two years before they finally figured out they had reversed the leads to the MAF.

 

Get a Durametric or Autoenginuity software to scan the codes. I find it a must with these cars. You dont want to drive it around not knowing whats up if you get a cel.

 

Porsche engineered a special jump point in the fuse box - you hook up a battery to power just the latching mechanism - I guess there are a lot of dummies out there like me....

 

Problem solved. I believe it was a gas cap. Thanks all.

Ben

 

Glad your problem is resolved if not its a annoying thing with the cel.......

 

As a new owner, I'm going to keep threads like this handy. I'm glad your problem was easy to resolve.

 

I lied, CEL is back. Time for the dealership.

Ben

 

ben,

Before you pay $100-200 for the dealership for just the diagnosis, you should think about getting the durametric cable

http://www.durametric.com/

Or if you don't like reading codes, get the Brockway R1000

http://www.brockwayengineering.com/r1000.html

Just something to think about

Edwin

 

They should read the code for free - most shops will hoping they get the business. Then you can go from there. Or maybe one of your friends has a Durametric?

 

I know Autozone has OBD2 readers that I've used on my Chevys before, but am I correct in assuming these scanners won't be able to read P-Car problems?

Ben

 

Took the car to Autozone to have it diagnosed. It appears to be an EGR issue. Is it safe to drive this car with an EGR code, or does it need to be parked until I have the time to get it fixed?

Thanks,
Ben

 

Without a code reader, is there any way to test this gas cap theory WITHOUT disconnecting the battery? I'd really rather not have to program 18 radio stations, and all my custom satnav settings again.

I only ask because I also recently got a CEL, right after I filled up with fuel too. Just a few days ago.

What about just tightening up the gas cap. Will the CEL clear itself after a few restarts or something? Does it really need to be cleared by someone with a code reader?

 

What are the CEL codes?

 

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