[Mikey1st]

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.

[fordem]

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.

[Mikey1st]

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?

[zoukshin]

thiis can help
http://auszookers.com/forum/viewtopic.p ... hilit=plug

so can search at the top

[fordem]

1) Insert paperclip
2) Switch on ignition
3) Count flashes of check engine light
4) Look up flash code in chart.

[Mikey1st]

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.

[Mikey1st]

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.

[JrZook]

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?

[Mikey1st]

From approx 1-2 years old.

[murcod]

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?