98 Corolla Check Engine Light - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

davedingman · 01-30-2005, 08:31 PM

I have a 98 Corolla and the check engine light came on while driving. I looked in the manual and the problem could be:
a) Fuel tank is completely empty (1/2 tank of gas observed)
b) Fuel cap is not tightened. (I checked and it was tightened)
c) Problem with engine or automatic transmission.

I'm guessing it's problem "C" , but how can I figure out what it is. Is there a service light where I can get a code to see what the problem is and a manual where I can interpret the code?

Dave

dexter_5000 · 01-30-2005, 08:35 PM

go to autozone they should pull the code for free don't buy anything there though. just report back to here.

davedingman · 01-30-2005, 09:31 PM

I live in Canada. I don't think we have an Autozone here. Is there a manual I could buy?

dexter_5000 · 01-30-2005, 10:12 PM

find out if canadian tire will do it. its obd II so someone should be able to without a too big of a deal.

davedingman · 01-31-2005, 11:57 AM

Is there anyway to get the code without taking it to a shop?

street3887 · 01-31-2005, 12:12 PM

Thats real intresting. When I first got my corolla the check engine light came on and stayed on. 2 months later I blew the engine. Well I guess the light was right but it wasn't. I repaced the motor and the cluth and the light still stayed on. Sounds like you have the same problem I had.

kevmac · 01-31-2005, 07:53 PM

You need an OBDII scanner. They sell for ~$45 on ebay. Get the Creader one

osudrewski · 02-07-2005, 04:14 PM

If you opened your fuel cap while the motor was running, this would trigger your engine light also, and simply needs to be reset and the light will disappear.