drove the car like normal today...about 25 miles...just as i'm leaving to get back to work the engine light comes on...

at first i flip out, but then i remember that that light comes on for all sorts of reasons. and i bought used

if anybody could tell me anything that i could check myself...it would be MUCH appreciated...

Yogi

 

If the gas cap was not screwed on tightly (at least 3 clicks), the light may come on.

 

i just checked that...maybe i should leave the engine running for a bit after screwing the cap back in?

 

https://www.s2ki.com/faqs/faq_maint_light.php

 

umm, is it safe for me to just reset it? i twill come on again if it's not the gas cap, right?

 

Well first you need to tell us if it's the Maint Req'd light or Check Engine light. They are different. If it's Check Engine and your gas cap is on past 3 clicks, go to the dealer and have it serviced. If it's the Maint Req'd light don't worry about it, just reset it.

 

the malfunction indicator lamp for sure...

can they check this on the spot, or will i prolly have to make an appointment and all that?

 

Depends on the dealer I guess. Call them in the morning and tell them whats up. You will likely get it looked at tomorrow, if not, go to a different dealer. They don't give a rat's ass if you bought it from them or not.

 

Just a thought, have you considered trading it in for an '01? You could probably arrange a straight swap if you work it right. You wont have that "don't know where it's been" problem hanging over you.

 

well it's safe...it was a air temp. gauge error. the tech looked at the reading, looked okay, so he reset it.

trading it in? prolly...i don't know...i really want a silver one now...i'll prolly have to pay a good markup on it anyway...maybe when the blue ones come out (if)