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04-27-2012, 02:30 PM
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Just bought a WJ with engine managment light on
Hi all
After some great advice on here I've put a deposit on a really nice 4.7 limited 2001, 61k, interior mint, parking sensors and infinity gold. Just needs bumpers spraying really.
Anyway she has the engine management light on. She drives really well so I had no problem buying as it was only £2700 (I'm in london) any ideas what this could be? Lambada maybe?
Any advice appreciated
Thanks Gary
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04-27-2012, 02:38 PM
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I assume that means the check engine light. Hopefully it's only something minor, but you need to have it scanned for codes.
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04-27-2012, 02:40 PM
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first thing that pops in my head is gas cap. make sure thats secure. some vehicles shine the CEL for a loose gas cap.
head to autozone or something and have them pull some codes.
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04-27-2012, 02:48 PM
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Doesn't the key dance work ?
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04-27-2012, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 98jgc
Doesn't the key dance work ?
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What's the key dance?
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04-27-2012, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by WJlover
first thing that pops in my head is gas cap. make sure thats secure. some vehicles shine the CEL for a loose gas cap.
head to autozone or something and have them pull some codes.
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I'll try the cap thanks
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04-27-2012, 03:58 PM
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Turn the key to the "on" not "ignition" and do the following:
On,off,on,off,on,off. (3 times on and off). Then your odometer should read "done" and show your current codes. Post what you see here
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04-27-2012, 04:18 PM
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Pinky is close.
on, off, on, off, on. Odometer will read codes (if any) then DONE. Have a pen handy to write down any codes.
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04-27-2012, 04:35 PM
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Just read the codes using the key trick and stop guessing if its a gas cap or not. Thats what this system is meant for people!!!!!!!!!
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04-27-2012, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by WiCkeDuDe
Just read the codes using the key trick and stop guessing if its a gas cap or not. Thats what this system is meant for people!!!!!!!!!
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 Everyone just wishes it was the gas cap.
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04-27-2012, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 98jgc
Everyone just wishes it was the gas cap. |
indeed.
although, admittedly i didnt know about this trick. only knew about this in LMTV's and such
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04-27-2012, 05:37 PM
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Hopefully you don't get the "It's time for a new motor P code"
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04-27-2012, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TSyl
Pinky is close.
on, off, on, off, on. Odometer will read codes (if any) then DONE. Have a pen handy to write down any codes.
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Whooopppsss. You might wanna have it the "on" position to read it huh? Hahaha
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04-27-2012, 05:59 PM
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Why don't you just buy a code reader. You'll need it, no question about that.
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04-27-2012, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tripplec
Why don't you just buy a code reader. You'll need it, no question about that.
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...the jeep has a built in code reader. Why would you need to buy one?
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