Check Engine light problem - 98 corolla

Model: 1998 Toyota Corolla

Check engine light came on couple of weeks back. I took it to a local
mechanic who did some runs and said everything looks fine and he could
not found anything. He resets the code. Charged $ 40. Check engine
light came back on the same evening.

I took it to Toyota dealer and run some tests and said the car has
passed all the tests and everything looks okay. They reset the code and
charged around $ 100. Check engine light came back after abount 2 days.
Asked me to come back for further tests if the light comes back.

Any advise how should I go about fixing this problem?

- Puneet

[email]puneet.maini@gmail.com[/email] wrote in
news:1129598567.172054.140700@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
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> Model: 1998 Toyota Corolla
>
> Check engine light came on couple of weeks back. I took it to a local
> mechanic who did some runs and said everything looks fine and he could
> not found anything. He resets the code. Charged $ 40. Check engine
> light came back on the same evening.
>
> I took it to Toyota dealer and run some tests and said the car has
> passed all the tests and everything looks okay. They reset the code and
> charged around $ 100. Check engine light came back after abount 2 days.
> Asked me to come back for further tests if the light comes back.
>
> Any advise how should I go about fixing this problem?
>[/color]


First tell us the code numbers that were set.

--
TeGGeR®

Since you've already paid the dealer for an incorrect diagnosis (assuming
the current code is the same as the code before) they are obligated to get
to the bottom of it, and shouldn't charge you any more for further
investigation. What code did the dealer find?

auto zone will read the code for you for free! or any auto parts store

"qslim" <Suckers@suckersdotcom> wrote in message
news:9512c7792ea75dadc990dc6d54c17ee7@localhost.talkaboutautos.com...[color=blue]
> Since you've already paid the dealer for an incorrect diagnosis (assuming
> the current code is the same as the code before) they are obligated to get
> to the bottom of it, and shouldn't charge you any more for further
> investigation. What code did the dealer find?
>
>[/color]

Had the same thing. In my case it was the TPS. (Throttle Position
Sensor)
It took them 4 cracks at it before fixing this permanently... ask them
what code they are receiving. (41?)

TEST

Had the same thing. In my case it was the TPS. (Throttle Position
Sensor)
It took them 4 cracks at it before fixing this permanently... ask them
what code they are receiving. (41?)

JPL

Before you can fix anything, you need to find out why the light is coming
on.

Go to an AutoZone Store. They have the code reader (OBD II Scan Tool) that
will pull the codes and reset them. You can buy the tool for less than you
have paid so far for service, but the really good news is, AutoZone lets you
use the tool for free. In some states, THEY use the tool, saving you from
looking for the place to plug it in.

PS
Plugging it in involves connecting it to an exposed connector along the
bottom edge of the dash board, in the area where your left leg rests while
you are driving. Plug it in. Turn the Ignition to ON - not Start. Read the
codes, use the buttons on the scan tool to move from code to code. Finally,
reset the codes.

Bring your list of codes back here and post them.







<puneet.maini@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1129598567.172054.140700@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> Model: 1998 Toyota Corolla
>
> Check engine light came on couple of weeks back. I took it to a local
> mechanic who did some runs and said everything looks fine and he could
> not found anything. He resets the code. Charged $ 40. Check engine
> light came back on the same evening.
>
> I took it to Toyota dealer and run some tests and said the car has
> passed all the tests and everything looks okay. They reset the code and
> charged around $ 100. Check engine light came back after abount 2 days.
> Asked me to come back for further tests if the light comes back.
>
> Any advise how should I go about fixing this problem?
>
> - Puneet
>[/color]

41 is not the correct code. More correctly, it's an incomplete code. An
actual code will be something like P0440, where there is a letter followed
by 4 numeric digits.




"JPL=0004" <jean.labelle@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1129649021.031175.303350@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> Had the same thing. In my case it was the TPS. (Throttle Position
> Sensor)
> It took them 4 cracks at it before fixing this permanently... ask them
> what code they are receiving. (41?)
>
> JPL
>[/color]

Yeah, I hope I won't be charged further.
Here's what they said after the diagnostics test:

--------------------------- START ---------------------------
For several weeks to complete all diagnostic tests. After that time the
vehicle will need to be rechecked.
Code P0441 ative test at this time passed system. also passed last time
it ran self test.
cleared code, must drive for a couple of weeks to see if malfunction
light come back on.
--------------------------- END ---------------------------
I plan to go back them to them (Toyota Dealer) soon and might also give
a try at Autozone since they read the code for free.

Thanks a lot guys! All inputs are welcome.

I would post you guys with updates, if any.

- Puneet

Make sure your gas cap is on tight...
D

Jeff Strickland wrote:[color=blue]
> Before you can fix anything, you need to find out why the light is
> coming on.
>
> Go to an AutoZone Store. They have the code reader (OBD II Scan Tool)
> that will pull the codes and reset them. You can buy the tool for less
> than you have paid so far for service, but the really good news is,
> AutoZone lets you use the tool for free. In some states, THEY use the
> tool, saving you from looking for the place to plug it in.
>
> PS
> Plugging it in involves connecting it to an exposed connector along the
> bottom edge of the dash board, in the area where your left leg rests
> while you are driving. Plug it in. Turn the Ignition to ON - not Start.
> Read the codes, use the buttons on the scan tool to move from code to
> code. Finally, reset the codes.
>
> Bring your list of codes back here and post them.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> <puneet.maini@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1129598567.172054.140700@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>[color=green]
>> Model: 1998 Toyota Corolla
>>
>> Check engine light came on couple of weeks back. I took it to a local
>> mechanic who did some runs and said everything looks fine and he could
>> not found anything. He resets the code. Charged $ 40. Check engine
>> light came back on the same evening.
>>
>> I took it to Toyota dealer and run some tests and said the car has
>> passed all the tests and everything looks okay. They reset the code and
>> charged around $ 100. Check engine light came back after abount 2 days.
>> Asked me to come back for further tests if the light comes back.
>>
>> Any advise how should I go about fixing this problem?
>>
>> - Puneet
>>[/color]
>[/color]

Oh baby, you can be sure my gas cap is tight.




"Debbie" <onandgone@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:43582172.5090609@hotmail.com...[color=blue]
> Make sure your gas cap is on tight...
> D
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:[color=green]
>> Before you can fix anything, you need to find out why the light is coming
>> on.
>>
>> Go to an AutoZone Store. They have the code reader (OBD II Scan Tool)
>> that will pull the codes and reset them. You can buy the tool for less
>> than you have paid so far for service, but the really good news is,
>> AutoZone lets you use the tool for free. In some states, THEY use the
>> tool, saving you from looking for the place to plug it in.
>>
>> PS
>> Plugging it in involves connecting it to an exposed connector along the
>> bottom edge of the dash board, in the area where your left leg rests
>> while you are driving. Plug it in. Turn the Ignition to ON - not Start.
>> Read the codes, use the buttons on the scan tool to move from code to
>> code. Finally, reset the codes.
>>
>> Bring your list of codes back here and post them.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> <puneet.maini@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1129598567.172054.140700@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>>[color=darkred]
>>> Model: 1998 Toyota Corolla
>>>
>>> Check engine light came on couple of weeks back. I took it to a local
>>> mechanic who did some runs and said everything looks fine and he could
>>> not found anything. He resets the code. Charged $ 40. Check engine
>>> light came back on the same evening.
>>>
>>> I took it to Toyota dealer and run some tests and said the car has
>>> passed all the tests and everything looks okay. They reset the code and
>>> charged around $ 100. Check engine light came back after abount 2 days.
>>> Asked me to come back for further tests if the light comes back.
>>>
>>> Any advise how should I go about fixing this problem?
>>>
>>> - Puneet
>>>[/color]
>>[/color]
>[/color]

<puneet.maini@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1129687994.742467.283330@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> Yeah, I hope I won't be charged further.
> Here's what they said after the diagnostics test:
>
> --------------------------- START ---------------------------
> For several weeks to complete all diagnostic tests. After that time the
> vehicle will need to be rechecked.
> Code P0441 ative test at this time passed system. also passed last time
> it ran self test.
> cleared code, must drive for a couple of weeks to see if malfunction
> light come back on.
> --------------------------- END ---------------------------
> I plan to go back them to them (Toyota Dealer) soon and might also give
> a try at Autozone since they read the code for free.
>
> Thanks a lot guys! All inputs are welcome.
>
> I would post you guys with updates, if any.
>
> - Puneet
>[/color]

P0441 means that the evaporative emissions control system incorrect purge
flow. People will post advice telling you to make sure that the gas cap is
tightened until you hear several clicks. P0441 is not the code that you
usually get from a loose gas cap, but you should tighten the gas cap any
way.

The evaporative emissions control system prevents fumes from the fuel system
from evaporating into the air. Basically, there is a gas cap that seals
tightly and a canister that stores the fumes from the fuel tank. Under
proper conditions, the engine sucks the fumes from the canister to burn
them.
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Ray O
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