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Check Engine Light on again

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by GaryK, Aug 24, 2004.

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Has your Check Engine light ever come on and stayed on for a while?

  1. Yes

    13 vote(s)
    76.5%

  2. No

    3 vote(s)
    17.6%

  3. Many times

    1 vote(s)
    5.9%
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  1. GaryK

    GaryK New Member

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    It the service light came on, other than the normal bulb check at start up, I would bring it to the dealer so they can see what code it logged when that occurred.
     
    #21 GaryK, Oct 1, 2004
  2. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

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    your due for an oil change.
     
    #22 Frank Hudon, Oct 1, 2004
  3. KGIN

    KGIN New Member

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    I had a check engine light appear in my 2008 Prius. Owners manual says it could be one of three problems. The three noted problems looked serious, so I decided to contact the dealer to have them look at the car. Funny, my car drove normal. No issues. I took my car to the dealer today and they hooked it up to a computer for diagnostics. The computer determined that the problem was a vaporization leak. Sounds serious and expensive, but the culprit was a gas cap that wasn't on perfectly and vapors were passing. Yes, I was charged. I apologized to the dealer and they assured me that this happens all of the time. People are always coming in for the same reason. So, if the check engine light comes on and the car drives fine,,,,, check the gas cap or Toyota will receive some easy money from you.
     
    #23 KGIN, Aug 18, 2011
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    i never apologize to people i'm paying. :)
     
    #24 bisco, Aug 18, 2011
  5. KGIN

    KGIN New Member

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    Good Point!
     
    #25 KGIN, Aug 18, 2011
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