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TheKevin · 09-17-2008, 05:16 PM

For the past few weeks I've been getting a CEL. The problem is that it turns on after i've been driving for 10-15 mins. What could be the problem(s)?

***Eye8Pussies*** · 09-17-2008, 05:18 PM

get the code and let us know. we can't help you without the code.

TheKevin · 09-17-2008, 05:21 PM

Well yea. the problem is that it's $75+ to pull the code. if i had the code, i wouldnt ask.

95PimpingCamry · 09-17-2008, 06:09 PM

Are you OBD1 or OBD2?

If you're OBD2 go to Advance Auto, PepBoys, AutoZone, etc and they will pull the code for you for free.

If you're OBD1, get a Haynes manual, it will tell you how to pull the code. All you do with OBD1 is jump terminals T1 and TE1 on the diagnostics port, then turn the key to on, but don't start the engine. Then you count how many times the CEL flashes and look up the code in the table in the Haynes manual.

TheKevin · 09-17-2008, 06:15 PM

thanks 95PimpingCamry. it's Obd1

95PimpingCamry · 09-17-2008, 08:32 PM

I should add that the CEL will flash a 2 digit code, by this I mean it will flash x times, pause, then flash y times. Your code is then xy.

example:
3 flashes, pause, 5 flashes = code 35

Venom_5 · 09-17-2008, 08:42 PM

open your hood and check if your engine is still there...

TheKevin · 09-17-2008, 10:23 PM

it's still there, for now.

***ASG14*** · 09-18-2008, 01:27 AM

Get a Chilton's or Haynes manual and get the codes. Takes 5 minutes,a nd all you need is a paper clip to jump the connectors in the Diagnostic port.

JCamry94 · 09-18-2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom_5

open your hood and check if your engine is still there...

Forgive me for this comment, but you sometimes seem to be kind of a mr. know-it-all prickish gent, but that was hilarious.

I guess dealing with some of the nooby idiots like me here can wear on your smile from day to day...

Anyway, I have a CEL thrown ay me too recently, so thanks for the info all...

Venom_5 · 09-18-2008, 07:02 AM

dont even need a manual, all the codes can be looked up online

just get a reading for us and we'll figure it out im sure

sk8ersublime · 09-18-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCamry94

you sometimes seem to be kind of a mr. know-it-all prickish gent

ITS TRUE!

***Eye8Pussies*** · 09-18-2008, 09:41 AM

but long story short.

we can't help you without a code, otherwise the possible problems with your car are ALL the codes that can be thrown by the ecu. though, it does help now that we know it's obd1

GtariSSt · 09-19-2008, 11:10 AM

Yep, just get a paper clip and jump those terminals. There are terminals under the hood and under the dash. Took me a while to find the right holes (go figure). Mine was throwing a 71 code, which is EGR valve. It's so intermittent, I'm not worrying about.

Now that I think about it, I haven't seen it since I cleaned my throttle body? Does that make sense?

To the OP, get your code and one of us can look it up.

frenum49 · 09-19-2008, 06:39 PM

I wonder if its an EVAP code. I know.....shot in the dark. Just for giggles check your gas cap seal. Or if you have an aftermarket cap make sure it seals. When you take the cap off when filling do you get the hissing?