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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: Riverrat on December 17, 2005, 08:56:05 AM

Title: Service Engine Soon!!
Post by: Riverrat on December 17, 2005, 08:56:05 AM: 2004 Vitara V/6 9,300 mi. Light came on |removethispart|@ 9,200mi. Checked all levels OK! Fuel consumption 21 mpg. Had aftermarket lock gas cap on since new, replaced the stock cap-No Help!Ã‚Â I have changed oil twice, last time |removethispart|@ 9,000. Does the odometer generate this alarm???? Is there a reset ritual that I should have performed?? This unit sets just above sea-level 100ft. from saltwater, & it has been very damp here. (rain&fog) I am & old guy & hate to let something like this beat me, I know you young bucks out there have a clue!! Or should I take it the 80 mi. round trip to the dealer Mon. am????? OR FORGET ABOUT IT????
Title: Re: Service Engine Soon!!
Post by: AJMBLAZER on December 17, 2005, 10:47:53 AM: Got an Advanced Auto or AutoZone around you?Ã‚Â Both of those companies (and some other car parts places) will usually have a code scanner and run the codes for you.Ã‚Â Just go with them when they run the codes, watch them, and they should give you a print out listing the codes.Ã‚Â Something has sent up an error signal to the OBD-II computer system and the light is it's way of letting you know about it.Ã‚Â You need a proper scanner to read it.
Title: Re: Service Engine Soon!!
Post by: ack on December 17, 2005, 10:51:25 AM: Check your Personal messages here for details on AJMblazer's comments.
Title: Re: Service Engine Soon!!
Post by: AJMBLAZER on December 17, 2005, 10:52:20 AM: Quote from: ack on December 17, 2005, 10:51:25 AM
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Title: Re: Service Engine Soon!!
Post by: Riverrat on December 17, 2005, 01:07:44 PM: Thanks!!!Guy's
The Riverrat
Title: Re: Service Engine Soon!!
Post by: blacknight on December 18, 2005, 08:04:54 AM: Make sure your gas cap is tight. May sound dumb but it will trip a code off.

George
Title: Re: Service Engine Soon!!
Post by: Riverrat on December 21, 2005, 08:03:43 AM: No it's not dumb! I got some brand name fuel, & added a can of Seafoam(shrimp boats here use it in their diesel) Put about 70 mi. on it, & on the way to the Dlr. the alarm cancled!! Must have got some bad fuel or maybe a loose cap!
THANKS!!
Title: Re: Service Engine Soon!!
Post by: Autobot on December 21, 2005, 01:17:19 PM: What's Seafoam, a fuel system cleaner?
Title: Re: Service Engine Soon!!
Post by: the_maplebar on December 21, 2005, 02:46:50 PM: yes

http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm