1st check engine light...ggrrr
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Like me, I have a check engine light currently on. And the most convenient manner to take on this is to get a diagnostic scanner, and it doesn't need to be expensive. You can search online to purchase a cheap one and it will work just fine. Make sure the reviews are positive before buying it. Good luck man!
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Your Code Scanner should allow you to erase the code. Just clear it and see if it does indeed come back.
I have had a number of instances where our '02 2.5 X-Type would toss a weird code (usually shortly after launch, sometimes even in the driveway) and after clearing it, it was never to return.
A vacuum leak of any sort can be the culprit, a cold engine "stumble" can do it, a bit of mud or grease on a wheel speed sensor can drive ya nuts, a low battery - any number of things can toss you a weird code.
I have even had the car throw a code once when I was having a disagreement with my wife. (She saw it as validation that I was wrong, and that the Jag agreed)
Just try clearing it, and see if it returns.
I have had a number of instances where our '02 2.5 X-Type would toss a weird code (usually shortly after launch, sometimes even in the driveway) and after clearing it, it was never to return.
A vacuum leak of any sort can be the culprit, a cold engine "stumble" can do it, a bit of mud or grease on a wheel speed sensor can drive ya nuts, a low battery - any number of things can toss you a weird code.
I have even had the car throw a code once when I was having a disagreement with my wife. (She saw it as validation that I was wrong, and that the Jag agreed)
Just try clearing it, and see if it returns.
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so...i cleared the code and have driven it around since i last posted.
Yesterday i got the code again. It did seem like the temp gauge took longer to move.
The light came on before the temp gauge had reached its usual half way mark, i think it would usually have been up to temp by the time the light came on.
I cleared the code and it is not back yet. I am suspecting the thermostat so i just bought the complete hose and housing on ebay.
My hose has 120000 miles on it so i'll be happier knowing its replaced. price was $114 free shipping
Yesterday i got the code again. It did seem like the temp gauge took longer to move.
The light came on before the temp gauge had reached its usual half way mark, i think it would usually have been up to temp by the time the light came on.
I cleared the code and it is not back yet. I am suspecting the thermostat so i just bought the complete hose and housing on ebay.
My hose has 120000 miles on it so i'll be happier knowing its replaced. price was $114 free shipping
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