Rite of Passage - First CEL

"Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever" (superchan7) 10/02/2018 at 16:02 • Filed to: Alfa Romeo, 4c, CEL, Check Engine Light, Phantom, Reliability

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Transmission error light came on after a nasty commute (Jag’s in the shop for auto start stop issues). Re-started the car and the transmission error went away, while the Check Engine remained.

Drove it during the lunch break for about 10 miles...

......aaaand now it’s gone.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 16:09

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Probably just needed an Italian Tune- Up

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 16:14

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You should still bring it in. There should be a code stored even if the light isn't on. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 16:23

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Wacko > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 16:24

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it s FCA is showing

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 16:34

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Mileage on it?

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 10/02/2018 at 16:35

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See pic.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 16:36

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You know what?

That was a pretty stupid question I asked. A curt and direct response was deserved.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 16:37

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Embarrassingly nearly all of my CELs are because I occasionally didn’t fully click my gas cap. O nce when young I actually went to the dealer for it because I couldn’t figure it out.

So soo embarrassed.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 10/02/2018 at 16:38

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“Some say, there is a mysterious area on the car’s instrument panel, where five or six digits continuously increment...”

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely 10/02/2018 at 16:38

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I’m reading that on 4Cs, it’s often loose or dirty battery terminals or gas cap.

Gerry197 > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 16:40

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Those lights are emissions control related, usually a sensor, a stuck vent or hose issue, thought it takes a cycle to go away on their own.

A Bluetooth OBD II reader you can pick up for $10 on Amazon can clear that embarrassing light if you want to wait a bit before going to the dealer.

Most CARB states require manufactures to have extended 7 year warranties on those issues.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Wacko 10/02/2018 at 16:40

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FCA could only make AR better, not worse.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 16:47

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In fairness it’s an Alfa, that portion of the screen may or may not be functioning at any given moment.

Wacko > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 16:51

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wow, that’s starting low.

TysMagic > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 10/02/2018 at 17:15

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hijacked: I wanted to try this method on the Abarth when it gave me an issue. Turns out it had no oil in it so I’m kind of glad I didn’t

TysMagic > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 17:15

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this is an exciting day for all of us. We’re very proud of you. 

DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever > TysMagic 10/02/2018 at 17:43

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Just “kind of” because deep down you wanted it dead ?

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 17:53

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“While some say it’s the secret elephant graveyard of resale value...”

TysMagic > DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever 10/02/2018 at 17:56

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It would have gone out in proper Italian fashion had I given it the ol’ pedal to the metal pistons to the metal treatment - that’s where the kind of is. Then maybe I would have hated it and not miss it so much. I love the Miata and don’t regret my choice, but the meatball was a number one want/dream car for a long time and it was worth owning my hero. 

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > TysMagic 10/02/2018 at 19:05

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No oil warning?

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 10/02/2018 at 19:05

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It needs one regardless!

TysMagic > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/02/2018 at 20:58

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yeah, instead of like a low oil or change oil kind of thing it went straight to low oil pressure in a hard turn. Figured I was SOL because that sure as hell doesn’t sound good - the multiairs apparently love to just drink the stuff as they age so I traded it in and said I love you but good bye 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 10/06/2018 at 18:43

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Unisex or women's? This war on men's right to t-shirts must be stopped!