Check Engine Light

rosenjoseph · Post by **rosenjoseph** » January 3rd, 2003, 4:47 pm

I tried to do a search, but all I got was 6 pages of this forum.

My check engine light came on while idling. This is the second time it has happened in a month. The first time happened right after I refueled the car. I thought that I did not tighten the gas cap enough and disregarded it. The light did not reset itslef as the manual stated. So, I disconnnected the battery and all was fine until today. The light came on again, and then the car began idling hard. The car did not drive smoothly either.

SanjayR · Post by **SanjayR** » January 3rd, 2003, 5:07 pm

Its probably your 02 sensor. But it depends on how many mile you have in the car.

Post by **Trey** » January 3rd, 2003, 6:49 pm

jumper the OBD2 port and count the flahes and get back to us.

Trey

pUrExTc · Post by **pUrExTc** » January 4th, 2003, 4:34 pm

Check Engine, or Maint Reqd? Stupid thing to ask, as you probably know the difference, but my friend didn't and said it was his check engine light also. anyway, quick fix, if it is maintenance required light, underneath your steering column, on the right hand side, is a button. Push and hold for five seconds. That light won't flash or come on again for another 15,000 mi.

Post by **Trey** » January 4th, 2003, 4:52 pm

He is throwing code 14 Idle Air Controler (IAC) unplugged or defective . . .

rosenjoseph · Post by **rosenjoseph** » January 4th, 2003, 5:12 pm

My car is closing in on 10K miles. I haven't had a chance to pop the hood and start poking around yet. I am afraid that my ground wiring kit that I install about a month ago may be contributing to the problem.

T-R00 · Post by **T-R00** » January 15th, 2003, 11:20 am

My Maint REQD came on

. What Maintanence has to be done to my R? If any can respond that would be great.
Peas

Post by **Trey** » January 15th, 2003, 11:23 am

Maint required light comes on every 7500 miles regardless of anything else. You should reset it and change your oil if needed. Depending on the actual mileage of the car other regualr maintenance might need yto be done.

Trey

T-R00 · Post by **T-R00** » January 15th, 2003, 11:37 am

I have 56K on my R and i've just change the oil...So you're saying nothing is there to check or anything else?
Thanks

Aj · Post by Aj » January 15th, 2003, 1:01 pm

You should be doing a lot of other stuff that you're not, such as changing your tranny oil, adjusting your valves, bleading your clutch and brakes, amongst many other things.

As far as the service engine soon light goes, believe it or not, there is actually a button beneath the dash that if you hold while turning the key on accesory mode, should get rid of the light.

As far as a code 14, the IACV in ITRs are notorious for going bad, especially id you screw with your idle via the screw near your your map sensor. Eventually the motors in them go bad, some cars it takes 250,000 miles, some it only takes 25,000 miles, you never really can tell.

Either way, they're just two bolts, a coolant hose, and a plug to replace, not a hard thing.

Good Luck,
Aj

rosenjoseph · Post by **rosenjoseph** » May 1st, 2003, 11:56 pm

Thanks for all of the help. My first problem was caused by bad gas. After burning it off, everything was ok. I have not tinkered w/ my bouncing idle yet. I did find the "Check Engine Light" reset button that Aj spoke about. It was under the driver's side dash. Just follow the right side of your steering column down your dash until you find the button. It was a light blue square on my '01 ITR. Hold it in while having the key turned to the accessory mode and the light should go out on its own. Thanks again.

mydc2200 · Post by **mydc2200** » June 8th, 2003, 10:41 am

i got the same problem as you when i accelerate to 5+, not very often

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