[maybelooking]

so I did a quick search and learned you can access the menu by pressing the two buttons at the same time to the right of the steering wheel before turning the key on.
when I do this I get

ver 5G 00.004.000
serial no YB021304

does this tell me what code im throwing?

any help is much appreciated.

 

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OH CRAP! Your engine is going bad!!!!























Kidding, that doesn't actually tell you anything that you want to know.

How many miles are on your car? It's just a scheduled maint light i think.

 

[maybelooking]

1,000 miles.

The car is modded. I checked coolant level, oil, all the obvious stuff.

 

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Service engine, or service vehicle?

Go to AZ or Advance, they will pull code for you ( or try to )

 

[maybelooking]

service vehicle

 

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service vehicle

Don't know about that one, Haven't seen it on mine, but...

On my wifes last car (2003 Grand Am GT) it had that light, and would come on if a light bulb was out.

 

[RobertHammen]

The cluster can't tell you what code is being thrown... only an ODB-II codereader can. If whomever tuned your car doesn't have one, find an AutoZone... they can read your code...

 

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The cluster can't tell you what code is being thrown... only an ODB-II codereader can. If whomever tuned your car doesn't have one, find an AutoZone... they can read your code...

The 04 has no trouble getting codes read, the 05/06 does have problems. I can't read codes on mine with any of the scanners they use as AZ, and my Snap On will not read it either. OTC Genysis does though, but that's the only one i've had work for me. Something with the programing langauge or something.

 

[RobertHammen]

'05-'06 are CANBUS... wonder if that has anything to do with it? It's still OBD-II...

 

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'05-'06 are CANBUS... wonder if that has anything to do with it? It's still OBD-II...

Ya, but just won't read...


My gas cap came loose ( I refuse to admit I left it loose ) and couldn't connect with anything, I tried 3 AZ scanners (Their store is next to my garage) and none would work.

 

[maybelooking]

well,

just took the car for a spin around the block and it never did it again.

I was originally a little low on coolant. maybe that was the problem. once I filled it, and gave the car time to reset itself.....maybe the problem is gone?

I will still have it scanned just to see if any codes are stored.

 

[maybelooking]

ohh, and thanks for the quick replies guys.

its nice to have help out there when ya need it.

 

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well,

just took the car for a spin around the block and it never did it again.

I was originally a little low on coolant. maybe that was the problem. once I filled it, and gave the car time to reset itself.....maybe the problem is gone?

I will still have it scanned just to see if any codes are stored.

Ya, doubt anything is stored, different system.

 

[maybelooking]

well, it came on again this morning.

scanned it and there are no codes. anyone have a clue? or am I destined to pay the dealer to check it?

 

[Fox Mulder]

Scanned it with what?
I have an AutoXray EZ-Scan that can read the 05-06.

 

[maybelooking]

Scanned it with what?
I have an AutoXray EZ-Scan that can read the 05-06.

whatever AutoZone uses. it was an orange scanner. I saw the screen that said "no codes returned" but as far as what brand scanner it was, I have no idea.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Well given what's been posted about Autozone scanners that may not be accurate.
Also is the orange check engine light on (the one that has an engine icon)? That's the one that will be on if an OBDII code is stored. If you're getting a service vehicle message in the digital display but no orange light then a scanner won't tell you anything, the dealer would have to read it.

 

[Enginerd]

CEL can be on regardless of fault status (active/stored...pending faults will not trigger a MIL until the next ignition cycle).

Any CAN-capable scanner will show the fault, i.e., there are no 'inaccurate' scan tools...they will either display the fault, or won't communicate w/the vehicle.

A 'service vehicle' message in the cluster is NOT the same as a Check engine light.

Which is it maybelooking?

 

[maybelooking]

the little red engine light IS NOT ON.

its the "service vehicle soon" message in the center display.

 

[Enginerd]

You sure this isn't the oil life monitor telling you to change your oil?

I can't recall what the specific message is...mine's come on only once in 17,000 miles.