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R3b00T 07-09-2016 04:53 PM

Light on the dashboard..Need help!
 
I read the manual and it says the symbol has to do with either the brake fluid or there is a problem with the brake system. I checked the brake fluid and its full. Anyone encountered this problem before?

Tareim 07-09-2016 05:17 PM

you might want to describe what the light looks like or get a picture if you want some help

R3b00T 07-09-2016 05:35 PM

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My bad its not about brake system or fluid....its electronic problem and still need help.. Its saturday here in canada and delaership is close

Tareim 07-09-2016 05:40 PM

have you got an ob2 reader? if so plug it in and read the codes

go_a_way1 07-09-2016 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by R3b00T (Post 2700941)
My bad its not about brake system or fluid....its electronic problem and still need help.. Its saturday here in canada and delaership is close

Just drive it as little as possible if your worried. If it flashes you have a big issue, if its on solid and car seems to run fine then just drive it in on Monday.

PandaSPUR 07-09-2016 05:46 PM

Could be anything... did you do anything to your car recently?

Did you remember to tighten the gas cap properly and close the gas cap door completely? lol

R3b00T 07-09-2016 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1 (Post 2700948)
Just drive it as little as possible if your worried. If it flashes you have a big issue, if its on solid and car seems to run fine then just drive it in on Monday.

Its solid amber and its running fine... Im an hour away from home doing cherry picking lol

R3b00T 07-09-2016 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaSPUR (Post 2700950)
Could be anything... did you do anything to your car recently?

Did you remember to tighten the gas cap properly and close the gas cap door completely? lol

Nope! Woke up this morning then while i was at the hwy i notice the light at my dashboard

R3b00T 07-09-2016 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Norville Rogers (Post 2700959)
It's still under warranty. Take it to the dealers?

Its still under warranty but i installed a catback, headers and overpipe... Did'nt tuned it yet, got a booking this coming 26th

ryoma 07-09-2016 06:29 PM

its probably your headers causing the CEL. only way to get rid of it is with a tune.

Apoc 07-09-2016 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by R3b00T (Post 2700967)
Its still under warranty but i installed a catback, headers and overpipe... Did'nt tuned it yet, got a booking this coming 26th

I would find out what the CEL is before doing anything. The dealership may not be the best place to get a diagnosis with your current mods. You seem to be in way over your head if you think a check engine light is an electrical problem.

steve99 07-09-2016 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by R3b00T (Post 2700967)
Its still under warranty but i installed a catback, headers and overpipe... Did'nt tuned it yet, got a booking this coming 26th


Theirs the answer header change even catted header will usually trip P0420 cat efficiency CEL code.


It likely your cruise control will not work either.


maybe read Basic bolt on Mods guile linked below

humfrz 07-09-2016 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tareim (Post 2700945)
have you got an ob2 reader? if so plug it in and read the codes

@R3b00T ........ there ya go......:thumbsup:

In this day in age ..... that is a handy instrument to have on hand.......;)

Even old humfrz has one ........ :D

Silver Cervy 07-09-2016 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by R3b00T (Post 2700967)
Its still under warranty but i installed a catback, headers and overpipe... Did'nt tuned it yet, got a booking this coming 26th

Yea, it's a CEL being tripped by your headers. Common problem and it's why I haven't gotten a nice header yet.

About taking it in to the dealership, since the CEL is being caused by an aftermarket part that you installed they won't fix it for you, and it could cause issues for your warranty. Even after you get the tune the dealership won't cover any ECU problems under warranty anymore. Hope you're ready to spend your own money to pay for repairs...


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