Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

I don't think we have Autozone up here, so does anyone know of a cheap
place to get an error code read?

Chris

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

Guncho wrote:
> I don't think we have Autozone up here, so does anyone know of a cheap
> place to get an error code read?
>
> Chris

Get this, Toronto Hyundai tried to tell me that the Check Engine Light
will never go off on it's own??!?!?!

Chris

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

Guncho wrote:
> I don't think we have Autozone up here, so does anyone know of a cheap
> place to get an error code read?
>
> Chris

Get this, Toronto Hyundai tried to tell me that the Check Engine Light
will never go off on it's own??!?!?!

Chris

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

Guncho wrote:
> I don't think we have Autozone up here, so does anyone know of a cheap
> place to get an error code read?
>
> Chris

Get this, Toronto Hyundai tried to tell me that the Check Engine Light
will never go off on it's own??!?!?!

Chris

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

Guncho wrote:
> Guncho wrote:
> > I don't think we have Autozone up here, so does anyone know of a cheap
> > place to get an error code read?
> >
> > Chris
>
> Get this, Toronto Hyundai tried to tell me that the Check Engine Light
> will never go off on it's own??!?!?!
>
> Chris

I filled up the car last Tuesday and the Check Engine light came on, on
Wednesday. I was thinking it was just the fuel cap so I tightened it
but it hasn't gone off yet.

Will the Check Engine light go off on it's own if the problem is fixed?

Would it be a good idea to disconnect the battery to reset the light
and see if it comes back on?

Also, recently if you'll recall I left the dash lights on and
subsequently somone who was helping me, reversed a battery cable and
blew my alternator and radio fuses which were recently repaired if that
might have anything to do with it.

I'm just trying to avoid paying $50 to be told to tighten the gas cap
or something.

Chris

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

Guncho wrote:
> Guncho wrote:
> > I don't think we have Autozone up here, so does anyone know of a cheap
> > place to get an error code read?
> >
> > Chris
>
> Get this, Toronto Hyundai tried to tell me that the Check Engine Light
> will never go off on it's own??!?!?!
>
> Chris

I filled up the car last Tuesday and the Check Engine light came on, on
Wednesday. I was thinking it was just the fuel cap so I tightened it
but it hasn't gone off yet.

Will the Check Engine light go off on it's own if the problem is fixed?

Would it be a good idea to disconnect the battery to reset the light
and see if it comes back on?

Also, recently if you'll recall I left the dash lights on and
subsequently somone who was helping me, reversed a battery cable and
blew my alternator and radio fuses which were recently repaired if that
might have anything to do with it.

I'm just trying to avoid paying $50 to be told to tighten the gas cap
or something.

Chris

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

Guncho wrote:
> Guncho wrote:
> > I don't think we have Autozone up here, so does anyone know of a cheap
> > place to get an error code read?
> >
> > Chris
>
> Get this, Toronto Hyundai tried to tell me that the Check Engine Light
> will never go off on it's own??!?!?!
>
> Chris

I filled up the car last Tuesday and the Check Engine light came on, on
Wednesday. I was thinking it was just the fuel cap so I tightened it
but it hasn't gone off yet.

Will the Check Engine light go off on it's own if the problem is fixed?

Would it be a good idea to disconnect the battery to reset the light
and see if it comes back on?

Also, recently if you'll recall I left the dash lights on and
subsequently somone who was helping me, reversed a battery cable and
blew my alternator and radio fuses which were recently repaired if that
might have anything to do with it.

I'm just trying to avoid paying $50 to be told to tighten the gas cap
or something.

Chris

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

After a certain number of "drive cycles" with no problems the light will go
out. You can disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes to reset the
computer as well. Just remember to turn off all stuff like fans, radio, etc.
for the first 10 minutes or so when you first start the car again so the
computer can relearn the basics again. If you were closer to Trenton I'd say
just swing by my place and I'll hook my laptop up for you and flick the
switch. There are a couple of local garages that will do this as well. I don't
know of any shops off the top of my head in Toronto though.

Cheers,
Lawrence

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

After a certain number of "drive cycles" with no problems the light will go
out. You can disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes to reset the
computer as well. Just remember to turn off all stuff like fans, radio, etc.
for the first 10 minutes or so when you first start the car again so the
computer can relearn the basics again. If you were closer to Trenton I'd say
just swing by my place and I'll hook my laptop up for you and flick the
switch. There are a couple of local garages that will do this as well. I don't
know of any shops off the top of my head in Toronto though.

Cheers,
Lawrence

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

After a certain number of "drive cycles" with no problems the light will go
out. You can disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes to reset the
computer as well. Just remember to turn off all stuff like fans, radio, etc.
for the first 10 minutes or so when you first start the car again so the
computer can relearn the basics again. If you were closer to Trenton I'd say
just swing by my place and I'll hook my laptop up for you and flick the
switch. There are a couple of local garages that will do this as well. I don't
know of any shops off the top of my head in Toronto though.

Cheers,
Lawrence

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

Lawrence wrote:
> After a certain number of "drive cycles" with no problems the light will go
> out. You can disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes to reset the
> computer as well. Just remember to turn off all stuff like fans, radio, etc.
> for the first 10 minutes or so when you first start the car again so the
> computer can relearn the basics again. If you were closer to Trenton I'd say
> just swing by my place and I'll hook my laptop up for you and flick the
> switch. There are a couple of local garages that will do this as well. I don't
> know of any shops off the top of my head in Toronto though.
>
> Cheers,
> Lawrence

As the light hasn't gone out since Wednesday, I'm thinking it's not the
gas cap and I should take it in with the light on.

How's Trenton? My father is from there. We had a cottage in Brighton.

Chris

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

Lawrence wrote:
> After a certain number of "drive cycles" with no problems the light will go
> out. You can disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes to reset the
> computer as well. Just remember to turn off all stuff like fans, radio, etc.
> for the first 10 minutes or so when you first start the car again so the
> computer can relearn the basics again. If you were closer to Trenton I'd say
> just swing by my place and I'll hook my laptop up for you and flick the
> switch. There are a couple of local garages that will do this as well. I don't
> know of any shops off the top of my head in Toronto though.
>
> Cheers,
> Lawrence

As the light hasn't gone out since Wednesday, I'm thinking it's not the
gas cap and I should take it in with the light on.

How's Trenton? My father is from there. We had a cottage in Brighton.

Chris

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

Lawrence wrote:
> After a certain number of "drive cycles" with no problems the light will go
> out. You can disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes to reset the
> computer as well. Just remember to turn off all stuff like fans, radio, etc.
> for the first 10 minutes or so when you first start the car again so the
> computer can relearn the basics again. If you were closer to Trenton I'd say
> just swing by my place and I'll hook my laptop up for you and flick the
> switch. There are a couple of local garages that will do this as well. I don't
> know of any shops off the top of my head in Toronto though.
>
> Cheers,
> Lawrence

As the light hasn't gone out since Wednesday, I'm thinking it's not the
gas cap and I should take it in with the light on.

How's Trenton? My father is from there. We had a cottage in Brighton.

Chris

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

On Mon, 08 May 2006 17:29:29 -0400, Lawrence <lmcclaf@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

>After a certain number of "drive cycles" with no problems the light will go
>out. You can disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes to reset the
>computer as well. Just remember to turn off all stuff like fans, radio, etc.
>for the first 10 minutes or so when you first start the car again so the
>computer can relearn the basics again. If you were closer to Trenton I'd say
>just swing by my place and I'll hook my laptop up for you and flick the
>switch. There are a couple of local garages that will do this as well. I don't
>know of any shops off the top of my head in Toronto though.
>
>Cheers,
>Lawrence
>

Is there any laptop interface and software that you can recommend?

Re: Cheap Place In Canada To Read "Check Engine" Code?
 

On Mon, 08 May 2006 17:29:29 -0400, Lawrence <lmcclaf@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

>After a certain number of "drive cycles" with no problems the light will go
>out. You can disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes to reset the
>computer as well. Just remember to turn off all stuff like fans, radio, etc.
>for the first 10 minutes or so when you first start the car again so the
>computer can relearn the basics again. If you were closer to Trenton I'd say
>just swing by my place and I'll hook my laptop up for you and flick the
>switch. There are a couple of local garages that will do this as well. I don't
>know of any shops off the top of my head in Toronto though.
>
>Cheers,
>Lawrence
>

Is there any laptop interface and software that you can recommend?