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Sep 20, 2009 | 04:28 PM

ldesouza

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I've searched the forums and couldn't find anything.
I got a service engine soon light on the dash. What can this be? the oils been changed and its not due yet.
Any one has an idea of what can it be? or how to turn it off?
thanks!

Sep 20, 2009 | 04:33 PM

Krozi

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Originally Posted by ldesouza' post='1012518' date='Sep 20 2009, 08:28 PM

Drive to autozone and have them hook up a OBD II scanner to check for faults. They usually do it for free.

Sep 21, 2009 | 06:58 AM

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This could indicate a number of emission related faults. It could be anything from a loose gas cap, to an oxygen sensor, to a bad thermostat, etc. and this is why it's important to go to Autozone, as Krozi sugested, and ask them to read any faults in OBD. I think the only people who can clear the codes are either the dealer or an independent shop AFTER they repair the problem. G/L

Sep 21, 2009 | 09:07 AM

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Have you checed the i-Drive for messages? there might be a description there. If not, my guess is emmissions related, thermostat, or loose/leaking gas cap.