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02-12-2014, 06:15 PM | #1 |
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CEL after a drive in the snow.
while going up a hill, AT was in "snow" mode, tc off, I was spinning as I went up a gradual hill. About the time I crested the hill, cel, abs, and every other light on the dash came on. I limped it 3/4 of a mile home, and when I parked, it wouldn't shift into park, only drive and neutral. I put it in neutral, and shut it off. Restarted, and it would shift into park, drive, reverse, etc., and only the CEL remained on.
Any thoughts? I probably won't drive it until things thaw, and I can get it to the dealer, which, luckily, is less than a mile away. |
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02-12-2014, 06:26 PM | #3 |
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Probably 3-4 on the ground. A very fine mist right now, not even sleet really. Looks worse on TV, which is focused on Charlotte.
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yea i saw that. got let outta work early today, doubt i'll go tomorrow. in my 5 minute drive home, 2 big rigs stuck though, pretty funny
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Meanwhile, you may try disconnecting the negative side of your car's battery for a few minutes ..... then re-connect (daaaaa) and see if the CEL goes away. Sometimes they just get confused .... and need slapped .... humfrz |
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Auto parts stores (and some repair garages) sometimes will read codes for free, I'd at least check to see what code was thrown.
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BTW most cheap readers can't do the newer cars, make sure it can .. if you are going that route. |
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I figure it's just confused, loss of traction, stability, etc. for an extended time, blah blah blah...once we get thawed out, it will go to the dealer for a check, and get the window freezing tsb taken care of.
suggestions on a code reader? last one I bought was for an EEC 4, so it's been awhile, lol |
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My Cooper S would do that on occasion. Spinning tires, revving engine and within a minute or so the dash looks like a freakin Xmas tree! Let it sit over night and start the next day, no lights. I have not seen this issue with the FR-S and there were a few times up the driveway this winter where I thought I was in one of those Nordic rally races!
I tend to agree with others that the car gets confused and lights up every possible warning lamp. After a few times of that you will pay attention to the revs and back off before it's Christmas again! |
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I have not had this issue with two winters of having my auto frs. I did have it in my wifes colbalt when the tc was off trying to get through snow.
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Aw that's cute, you guys have 3-4 inches of snow and its coming down "hard"
But back on topic, Id take it to the dealer if its close by just to find out what the code is. |
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About 9" total, and it's melting already, the overnite refreeze will suck in the morning. |
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The only issue I've seen with the BRZ in snow because of the tires spinning or cold are:
Brakes Freezing Fuel Rail System Windows not rolling up |
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