130 miles on the ODO and check engine light!!

[GTS21]

Well, the bad weather finally let up here in Delaware long enough for me to try to put some more easy break-in miles on my 2002 RT/10. After about 30 minutes, the yellow check engine light came on. It's not blinking, just solid yellow. I haven't gotten gas recently, so I doubt it's the gas cap. Anyone have any ideas? Is there anything I can do to diagnose the problem? Thanks, Eric

 

[Qualitywires.com]

try disconnecting your battery.

 

[Gerald]

I recently had a check engine light and rather than take the car to a garage, etc. to diagnose I went to Autozone or whatever car parts store in your area and picked up a Accutron ODBII code reader to read error codes when the check engine light is on.. it also lets you clear the code as well as read them. Cost is 149.00 A MUST FOR EVERY VIPER OWNER!

Usually when the check engine light comes on it's 02 sensor , exhaust or vacuum leak....


Gerald

 

[MbnViper]

i agree, do what Gerald said

I recently had a check engine light and rather than take the car to a garage, etc. to diagnose I went to Autozone or whatever car parts store in your area and picked up a Accutron ODBII code reader to read error codes when the check engine light is on.. it also lets you clear the code as well as read them. Cost is 149.00 A MUST FOR EVERY VIPER OWNER!

Usually when the check engine light comes on it's 02 sensor , exhaust or vacuum leak....


Gerald

 

[ledfoot]

if you don't tighten your gas cap that will trigger it....always start there......

 

[RedSnakeGTS]

the check engine light doesnt come on from the gas cap not being tight. it is the other warning light....

 

[99 R/T 10]

Autozone will diagnos for free. They will plug in the own unit and it will cost nothing! Better than having to pay $200 for one, but I am a cheap bastage . Car is still under warranty, right?

 

[CitySnake]

a Accutron ODBII code reader to read error codes when the check engine light is on.. it also lets you clear the code as well as read them. Cost is 149.00 A MUST FOR EVERY VIPER OWNER!

Usually when the check engine light comes on it's 02 sensor , exhaust or vacuum leak....
Gerald

Just a point of information here, but Sean Roe sells one for $55.00! (3rd item down - the code reader)
http://www.roeracing.com/index.html?token=1542738213-406577859-441500765&A=40&B=Tools
Works GREAT! (and clears codes) And we should all support "our" suppliers

 

[Gerald]

Cool city, but it's a little different I think with a full readout and a scrolling text that tells you exactly what the problem is and where it is, etc like left bank, right bank, leak detection pump, etc etc..

But hey, ANY code reader is good!

 

[GTS21]

Is the car safe to drive for a couple of days until I get it to the dealer? Thanks, Eric

 

[vipah]

Definitely check the gas cap first. I have had that happen to me a couple of times.

 

[Gerald]

Is the car safe to drive for a couple of days until I get it to the dealer? Thanks, Eric

Eric, read above. Think about taking to a local auto parts store and having them plug in a ODBII code reaer. This will take all but 5 minutes.. Hope that helped..

 

[GTS21]

Thanks to all for the advice. I'll have the codes read ASAP! Eric

 

[Steve Miehe]

If you stepped on the gas pedal hard prior to allowing the engine to fully warm up, it could be a spark plug/coil pack misfire.....

 

[Bonkers]

the check engine light doesnt come on from the gas cap not being tight. it is the other warning light....

Check engine light does come on from not having the cap on tight. Its reason I had to replace my entire intake. The tank is pressurized and emissions require an alert when there is a leak.

 

[jimandela]

CitySnake,
i too went with the roe unit and it is awesome.

Gerald,
the roe unit gives you the code # and the book that comes with list what all the codes mean.

so same info just different presentation.

but i agree a codereader is a must have item.

 

[GTS21]

Problem (hopefully) solved--Code P0441-Evap. Monitor. Diagnosed and replaced purge solenoid. Hope this takes care of it. Thanks everyone for the responses. Eric