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From: George Anthony <ganthony@gmail.org>
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Subject: Re: Check the damn engine
Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2024 17:20:32 -0500
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On 8/4/2024 2:47 PM, sticks wrote:
> On 8/4/2024 12:29 PM, bfh wrote:
>> sticks wrote:
>>> I've had a bunch of other things needing my attention, but after 
>>> getting the View it's parking spot and getting the power protector 
>>> and water pressure valve, hoses, etc. I decided to take the wife for 
>>> a short ride since she hadn't even been in it while it was moving. 
>>> Intended on going out for a few days next week just to sort out any 
>>> bug that might pop up before long trips.  I just got the plates for 
>>> it, put them on, pulled in the slider and down off the jacks.
>>>
>>> I'll be damned if I look down at the dash after a couple miles and 
>>> the yellow check engine light is is on.  I've only driven it home 
>>> from the dealer and then on a short 5 mile loop for the wife and I 
>>> gotta take it in to see what the hell is going on with that.  
>>> AArrrggghhhhh!
>>>
>> Get yourself an OBD2 scanner, and maybe you won't have to take it to 
>> the dealer.
> 
> I think I will go out and pick one up.
> 

Another thing to try first (OBDII scanner is a good thing to have 
regardless) is to disconnect the battery for 5 minutes or so and 
reconnect. Sometimes these computers get the signals messed up and a 
reset will fix it. If the light stays off, you're golden. If not...
-- 
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears..." 
George Orwell