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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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Well yesterday driving home from work, my check engine light popped on. I was getting on the highway at a high rev to get some speed to get around the person in front of me, then my check engine light popped on. Don't know what could have caused it but don't want to spend lots at the dealer for a diagnostic. If someone knows someone or has a reader, please let me know!
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Take it to Autozone, they'll read the code for free.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Do u have a test pipe?
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mr 280z again,Feb 15 2011, 01:37 PM
Do u have a test pipe?
All stock....for now.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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I'll bet a cylinder engine misfire code...

If it's blinking then do NOT drive it.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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Probably a evap code, gascap malfunction. Mine did it once, then I was told a way to put the cap on so it doesn't happen anymore.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Well got home and checked the S (Drove my teggie today) and just for $hits and giggles checked the gas cap. It was super duper loose...tightened it up and reset the ECU.

Urban - How do you keep it from coming loose? It's a brand new cap I purchased a month ago.....
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Don't be afraid of the click. Tighten it until it clicks several times. If you read the manual I think it specifies at least 3 clicks or something, but I usually give it a good solid twist after it starts clicking.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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