How can I clear the engine service light - Page 4

dkozloski · #46 (**permalink**) 05-20-07, 03:44 PM

Super glue really sticks to rubber. There used to be an ad on TV where they lifted a truck with a super glued piece of rubber a couple of inches square. Another mechanics trick is a drop of super glue on small vacuum hose slip joints so they won't be dislodged during trouble shooting.

Dwhoelse · #47 (**permalink**) 05-22-07, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dkozloski

FWIW. If you have a split rubber part that handles air, super glue does a heck of a job of mending it. Clean the damaged area with a good degreaser first. Super glue goes to hell in water so the repair is no good for a hose. I've made my own odd sized O-rings with super glue. In fact there used to be a kit available just for this.

Thanks for the tip, but if water is going to present a problem later I think I'd better just replace it. But I will be using the super glue fix to solve some other problems

Dwhoelse · #48 (**permalink**) 05-22-07, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ewill3rd

Might work Koz, but the split is usually on the bottom and quite hard to reach.
I suppose one could take the plenum off and attempt it.
If you have the money it is worth replacing the plenum.
Also you'll need 8 intake seals, they should be replaced when the intake comes off.

Is this week good to bring it in? What's a ball park cost to expect to replace the above mentioned items?

ewill3rd · #49 (**permalink**) 05-22-07, 06:36 AM

I'll have to call my parts guy today and double check prices on parts.

If you want to PM me a phone number I can have an advisor call you.
Is there anyone you usually deal with when you bring your car in to us or have you been to Lindsay before?

Dwhoelse · #50 (**permalink**) 05-24-07, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ewill3rd

I'll have to call my parts guy today and double check prices on parts.

If you want to PM me a phone number I can have an advisor call you.
Is there anyone you usually deal with when you bring your car in to us or have you been to Lindsay before?

I didn't realize I needed 20 post before I could send a PM. I've dealt with one of the shop foremans(I can't recall his name) and the service writer was Mike. I can give him a call. Is there anything I should tell him or is it better that you talk to him first?

D

ewill3rd · #51 (**permalink**) 05-25-07, 07:39 AM

Go ahead and call Mike, tell him you have been talking to Bill.
Let him talk to me and we'll work up an estimate.
If he can bring up your info in the computer it will be easier for me to work up a price.
Then one of us will get back to you.

Dwhoelse · #52 (**permalink**) 06-09-07, 02:11 PM

Just wanted to thank you Bill. As you know, I brought the vehicle in and your diagnosis was on the money. The Plenum was the was causing the problem and codes P0171 and P0174. Car is running as smooth as silk now. Thanks again.

D

ewill3rd · #53 (**permalink**) 06-09-07, 02:27 PM

Glad to hear that it is running okay.
I was pretty busy that day but I wanted to get you taken care of.

Thanks for the note to let me know all is well.
I still have the old parts, if I get time I'll post what they look like so some folks can see.
The plenum has a nice big split right along the bottom, it was leaking so badly I could hear it when I opened the hood!

Enjoy!

sweetdivel · #54 (**permalink**) 06-13-07, 10:13 PM

I've sent my car to the dealer and they have changed both catalyst in the exhaust system and the light have been cleared.

thanks to you all.

mike sts · #55 (**permalink**) 11-24-07, 12:20 AM

well I thought the car was fixed its been about 5 months but the codes are back, this time po0068 and po1111. Maybe it is the cold air that brings this on

sweetdivel · #56 (**permalink**) 11-24-07, 07:55 AM

hi; the light came back again one month ago and the dealer said that the problem in the throttle body now so they cleaned it and it OK now.
thnx

ewill3rd · #57 (**permalink**) 11-24-07, 02:09 PM

Mike,

The P0068 and P1101 are probably what you have.
It seems that replacing the throttle body seems to be fixing these, I have had a couple go away after this was done and not come back with the light on.
There are still no bulletins or helpful insight from GM on this one yet.

Cajonkev · #58 (**permalink**) 11-24-07, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ewill3rd

Mike,

The P0068 and P1101 are probably what you have.
It seems that replacing the throttle body seems to be fixing these, I have had a couple go away after this was done and not come back with the light on.
There are still no bulletins or helpful insight from GM on this one yet.

Getting the same thing here now myself. Started two weeks ago. Took it in and they said the codes were 40 cycles old (they weren't) so reset ands asked to watch.

happened a couple of days later so took it back and they blamed the CAI for allowing too much air (It's been on for 40k so I doubt it...). Replaced the filter just in case (plus we had the SoCal fires recently) and away I went.

Six starts later and I'm throwing codes again. Service is going to want to put the original airbox back on it I'm sure but I just cannot convince myself that it could be the problem...

ewill3rd · #59 (**permalink**) 11-24-07, 08:17 PM

Once it starts I can usually get them to act up.
You have to catch it on the first start of the day, don't turn it back off.
The codes will set on a cold start for that ignition cycle, but if you turn it off and back on the codes will not reset, perhaps until the next morning. Seems to be an issue when the weather gets colder.

mike sts · #60 (**permalink**) 11-25-07, 12:02 PM

ewill3rd,
you helped me a while back with my 2005 sts. the check engine light was worked on from march to june they changed a o2 cesor and did a fule injection cleaner and the light stayed off but the weather got warm as well. you wrote you thought the problem was related to ethanol in the fuel and worse in cold weather, this makes sense cause we just got hit in Rhode Island with freezing weather and my light is back on. Codes po 0068 and po 1111. Back then you posted a special air box helped a car. how can i get this airbox? Or do you think I should ask the dealer to replace the throtle body? This is very concerning this should not be happening to a car with 30000 miles

Mike