Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 20:16:40 GMT From: "Matt Willmarth" <matt_willmarthnopsamlobal.net> Subject: Re: Check Engine For What??
I appreciate everyone's respones, but its no longer a problem. I hadn't checked the gas cap because it went on about a week after i'd filled up last, but taking it off and putting it back fixed it. Thanks a lot. Matt "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenopsam.net> wrote in message news:b32qmh0u29nopsams2.newsguy.com... > How old is this car? If it is a 1996 or newer model, it could be something > as simple as the gas cap not being put on tightly (the gas cap issue doesn't > apply to older cars because of changes in emissions requirements). For > older cars, it could be the oxygen sensor, or a fuel injector (to name just > two of many items), but you would need a test tool to find out what code is > associated with the Check Engine light. I just bought the tool for my 1991 > 9000T on closeout for about $15. > > When the Check Engine light comes on, it doesn't usually mean that you are > going to break down, but you probably are putting out more nasty emissions, > or getting reduced fuel economy. > > Walt Kienzle > > > "Matt Willmarth" <matt_willmarthnopsamlobal.net> wrote in message > news:R8S4a.1691$783.1025nopsamsvr19.news.prodigy.com... > > after idling for a while in traffic yesterday, my check engine light's > come > > on. i think that my radiator fan may not be functioning correctly, but > this > > has been the case for awhile ago and the car's temp didn't increase too > > greatly because it was rather cold and the heater was on. i checked the > > fluids and they're fine, but i have no idea what needs to be checked. > > does it have to be checked with the saab diagnostic computer or will a > > mechanic without one suffice? the manual claims i can drive it for a while > > without intervention but i don't have any idea how long that is the case. > > any help would be greatly appreciated. > > > > -matt > > > > > >