I did read that website to check but didn't quite understand how to do it....
Any chance you could give me a run down on how to do it?
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| Author: | Mikey1st [ Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Random Check Engine light in 98 GV |
hey guys, I have just recently purchased a 2.5 98 GV and have noticed the Check engine light randomly coming on. It happens when i'm on the highway usually about 100-110 kph with just enough throttle to cruise (about 1/4) after 30 seconds or so the check engine light will come on and will stay on until i either accelerate more or take my foot off the throttle. Any ideas? I was going to get a code reader from my mechanic but unsure if this car will store the code in a memory and i cant ALWAYS make it happen. Cheers Mikey. |
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| Author: | fordem [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 6:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Random Check Engine light in 98 GV |
The chances of your mechanic having a code reader compatible with your 98 GV are not very high, however, you can insert a paperclip into a socket near the right strut mount and the ECU will flash the codes on the check engine light - see http://www.rhinopower.org/ for more details, and you can also purchase an interface from Rhinopower and download the software to get the codes using a laptop. Chances are that one or more of your O2 sensors (if fitted - not all 98 GVs will have them) is on the way out. |
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| Author: | Mikey1st [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Random Check Engine light in 98 GV |
I did read that website to check but didn't quite understand how to do it.... Any chance you could give me a run down on how to do it?
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| Author: | zoukshin [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Random Check Engine light in 98 GV |
thiis can help http://auszookers.com/forum/viewtopic.p ... hilit=plug so can search at the top |
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| Author: | fordem [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 1:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Random Check Engine light in 98 GV |
1) Insert paperclip 2) Switch on ignition 3) Count flashes of check engine light 4) Look up flash code in chart. |
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| Author: | Mikey1st [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Random Check Engine light in 98 GV |
Havnt had the code checked yet but had a chat to the previous owners and they said this has been happening for about 15 years....... and has never changed. odd. |
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| Author: | Mikey1st [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 1:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Random Check Engine light in 98 GV |
Havnt had the code checked yet but had a chat to the previous owners and they said this has been happening for about 15 years....... and has never changed. odd. |
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| Author: | JrZook [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Random Check Engine light in 98 GV |
Mikey1st wrote: Havnt had the code checked yet but had a chat to the previous owners and they said this has been happening for about 15 years....... and has never changed. odd. So pretty much since new? |
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| Author: | Mikey1st [ Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Random Check Engine light in 98 GV |
From approx 1-2 years old. |
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| Author: | murcod [ Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Random Check Engine light in 98 GV |
Mikey1st wrote: From approx 1-2 years old. Did you head butt them for not getting it fixed under warranty!?  A Suzuki dealer is probably your best option for getting the code read - if you can't work out the other method? |
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