Service engine soon?

**Saulbadguy** · 08-08-2006, 12:32 PM

Alright..here is my situation. Last week my starter died, and I had it replaced.

Shortly afterwards, the "Service engine soon" light came on. I took it back to the shop, they hooked their computer up, and it gave an "EGR Malfunction" code. The mechanic checked a few wires and crap - and said everything was OK (at no charge). He cleared the code, but soon afterwards, the light came on again.

Any ideas? It's annoying, but my car does not seem to be running differently..

**Gonzo** · 08-08-2006, 12:33 PM

What kind of car?

**Saulbadguy** · 08-08-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo8888

What kind of car?

1999 Nissan Sentra SE.

Calcountry · 08-08-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

1999 Nissan Sentra SE.

Never mind.

**HemiEd** · 08-08-2006, 12:33 PM

The most common cause for this that I have seen is a loose gas cap.

**Saulbadguy** · 08-08-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

The most common cause for this that I have seen is a loose gas cap.

That was the first thing I checked.

**HemiEd** · 08-08-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

That was the first thing I checked.

It sounds like the mechanic did not do a good check on it then. The Codes should tell you. I would suspect on Oxygen sensor, it is the next most common from my experience. Is it running "rich?" Has your gas milage dropped off?

burt · 08-08-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

The most common cause for this that I have seen is a loose gas cap.

I think you know everything.

**HemiEd** · 08-08-2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale Mercer

I think you know everything.

Nah, just had a lot of problems with cars over the years.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 08-08-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

The most common cause for this that I have seen is a loose gas cap.

I can testify to this one. It's happened to me.

**HemiEd** · 08-08-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I can testify to this one. It's happened to me.

Me too, a couple times recently on my 300M.
When the Durango failed the Emissions test, the Check Engine Light was on. I replaced both O2 sensors for much less than a shop would have charged me for one of them.

Halfcan · 08-08-2006, 12:34 PM

Buy a new one from Carmax.

Hydrae · 08-08-2006, 12:35 PM

So are we going to start a new subforum for auto repair advice?

ChiefaRoo · 08-08-2006, 12:36 PM

Have Huggy fix it. I mean you seem to think he can fix any old piece of crap.

**Saulbadguy** · 08-08-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo

Have Huggy fix it. I mean you seem to think he can fix any old piece of crap.

I probably shouldn't have bought it from Rusty Eck. It's good for picking up 15 year old chicks at the mall, though.

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