First installation on my gts...SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on...

GTS1997

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I thought I saw a thread on here earlier in the year about this topic, but I could not find it before posting this. Even after using the search function.




I installed the K&N cold air induction, in place of the stock air box. But as soon as I started the engine the service engine soon light came on. I turned it off, disconnected the battery again for about 15 minutes, then reconnected the battery. I then restarted it and the light was still on. I drove around for about 20 minutes and the light stayed on the entire time.

I checked to make sure all the hoses and sensors were plugged back in properly.



Any ideas what I might have done, or how to fix it without taking it in to Dodge?


See, this is why I am very hesitant to "fix" or install things on my own. :crazy2: I hate when I cause more damage than what it would have cost to pay someone to do it for me.
 

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Do you have a code reading OBD2 scanner? You will need one to re-set the Engine management light ;) If you do not have one try asking another local member if they have one you could borrow or buy one from ebay? Or try a Autozone store You simply plug it in to the left underside of the drivers foot well, switch on the ignition and the tool will go through a sequence displaying the fault code and then re-set the engine management. I suspect the engine management will have to re-learn itself.

Check out threads on this site for OBD2 recommended tools :)

Please post up some pics, it might help us to see if anythings wrong :)
 

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ObdII codes are non-volatile. which just means it won't reset just from unhooking the battery. the problem would have to be resolved for a certain amount of drive cycles (which can vary per code) before the light will turn off. even when the light turns off it will still have a stored "history" code you will want to clear to prevent future potential diagnostic confusion .. that being said I agree with viper baz that you may be overlooking the Intake air temp sensor on the right side of the air cleaner box.... first guess. ..
 

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As Fatboy recommends, do get an OBD2 reader....if it fixes you this time great....regardless, its a very good thing to have.....O'Reilly's for 29.95 I think.
 

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If you don't have an OBD2 reader, get one! Great investment, and they're dirt cheap these days. They always come in handy...
 
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BINGO....I just went to Autozone and picked up an ODB2 scanner, and it cleared up the 1 code that it was reading. I'm glad that there was actually only 1 error code.

Thanks for the help guys!!!!!! Now if I could just get Grundy insurance to speed up a little, and stop demanding documentation for everything from my elementary school grades to what the winning numbers will be for next month's powerball.......geeeze. :lmao:
 

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BINGO....I just went to Autozone and picked up an ODB2 scanner, and it cleared up the 1 code that it was reading. I'm glad that there was actually only 1 error code.

Thanks for the help guys!!!!!! Now if I could just get Grundy insurance to speed up a little, and stop demanding documentation for everything from my elementary school grades to what the winning numbers will be for next month's powerball.......geeeze. :lmao:

lol well guess i dont need to text you anymore, tell them to hurry up or start paying me!
 
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