A Question For The Gurus

I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE with 35k miles and the engine light just
came on. To me this seems early for scheduled maintenance but maybe I am
wrong? Should I try resetting the light first to see if it was a fluke? If
there was really a problem the light will reappear, correct? Anyone know
how I reset the engine light?

Mike

mwh wrote:[color=blue]
>
> I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE with 35k miles and the engine light just
> came on. To me this seems early for scheduled maintenance but maybe I am
> wrong? Should I try resetting the light first to see if it was a fluke? If
> there was really a problem the light will reappear, correct? Anyone know
> how I reset the engine light?
>
> Mike[/color]

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here, less than $100:

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"mwh" <mwh1@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE with 35k miles and the engine light just
> came on. To me this seems early for scheduled maintenance but maybe I am
> wrong? Should I try resetting the light first to see if it was a fluke?
> If
> there was really a problem the light will reappear, correct? Anyone know
> how I reset the engine light?
>
> Mike
>[/color]

Could be something like an O2 sensor. If the light does not go out, take it
in for repairs.

Not everything in a car wears out based strictly on the number of miles you
drive it.

or gas cap not seated tightly!

"Mark A" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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> "mwh" <mwh1@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:bIadnXP34L_IDLjZ4p2dnA@comcast.com...[color=green]
>>I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE with 35k miles and the engine light just
>> came on. To me this seems early for scheduled maintenance but maybe I am
>> wrong? Should I try resetting the light first to see if it was a fluke?
>> If
>> there was really a problem the light will reappear, correct? Anyone know
>> how I reset the engine light?
>>
>> Mike
>>[/color]
>
> Could be something like an O2 sensor. If the light does not go out, take
> it in for repairs.
>
> Not everything in a car wears out based strictly on the number of miles
> you drive it.
>[/color]

You can usually reset the light by disconnecting the battery cables for
a minute or so. Is it the "maint reqd" light or "check engine"?




mwh wrote:[color=blue]
> I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE with 35k miles and the engine light just
> came on. To me this seems early for scheduled maintenance but maybe I am
> wrong? Should I try resetting the light first to see if it was a fluke? If
> there was really a problem the light will reappear, correct? Anyone know
> how I reset the engine light?
>
> Mike
>
>[/color]