2000 Elantra - Check Engine Light!

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I have paid a near fortune - replaced the computer, replaced all the
things it might have been - can't get this freaking thing to stay off!!!

Anybody else?
 
TheChris said:
I have paid a near fortune - replaced the computer, replaced all the
things it might have been - can't get this freaking thing to stay off!!!

Anybody else?
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Pull the bulb. Replace everything that surrounds the location for that
bulb. Everything. Replace bulb.
 
I have paid a near fortune - replaced the computer, replaced all the
things it might have been - can't get this freaking thing to stay off!!!

Anybody else?
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Sorry to ask the obvious - what code(s) are you getting?
 
Sorry to ask the obvious - what code(s) are you getting?
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I'll ask again. First it was a legitimate O2 sensor, then something to do
with the air mixture in the gas... I'll see what it says today.
 
I'll ask again. First it was a legitimate O2 sensor, then something to do
with the air mixture in the gas... I'll see what it says today.
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Take it to autozone or whatever local FLAPS suits your preference and
ask them to read out the diagnostic codes. Post everything you get
from the code reader here, the codes are 5 characters long and begin
with one of four letters, with P being the most common. The second
digit will be either a 1 or 0, if it is a 1, it means that code is
vehicle specific, if it is a 0, that is a 'generic' OBD-II code. Also
keep in mind that a diagnostic code indicates a problem in a CIRCUIT,
not necessarily a sensor. Don't throw parts at the problem unless you
know for certain what is wrong.

Good luck with it.

Chris
 
Take it to autozone or whatever local FLAPS suits your preference and
ask them to read out the diagnostic codes. Post everything you get
from the code reader here, the codes are 5 characters long and begin
with one of four letters, with P being the most common. The second
digit will be either a 1 or 0, if it is a 1, it means that code is
vehicle specific, if it is a 0, that is a 'generic' OBD-II code. Also
keep in mind that a diagnostic code indicates a problem in a CIRCUIT,
not necessarily a sensor. Don't throw parts at the problem unless you
know for certain what is wrong.

Good luck with it.

Chris
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They're saying it's an 'Evaporator Cannister'....Something like it.. I'm
going to price it and compare it to what they charge me for the part...
 
TheChris said:
They're saying it's an 'Evaporator Cannister'....Something like it.. I'm
going to price it and compare it to what they charge me for the part...
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Re-read Hal's post. Please post the exact code(s) you get from the
scanner, (e.g., P1234) not their interpretation of them. Otherwise,
it's a waste of time all around.
 
The said:
They're saying it's an 'Evaporator
Cannister'....Something like it.. I'm
going to price it and compare it to what
they charge me for the part...
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I would first try a new gas cap. Then have the check engine light reset
at one of the parts supply stores (usually free). I leaking gas cap can
cause that code (I had it happen twice).


---MIKE---
 
[email protected] (---MIKE---) wrote in @storefull-3173.bay.webtv.net:
I would first try a new gas cap. Then have the check engine light reset
at one of the parts supply stores (usually free). I leaking gas cap can
cause that code (I had it happen twice).


---MIKE---
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Already did that.. And did I tell you they soaked me for a new computer
already? Let me get that code...Thanks
 
Take it to autozone or whatever local FLAPS suits your preference and
ask them to read out the diagnostic codes. Post everything you get
from the code reader here, the codes are 5 characters long and begin
with one of four letters, with P being the most common. The second
digit will be either a 1 or 0, if it is a 1, it means that code is
vehicle specific, if it is a 0, that is a 'generic' OBD-II code. Also
keep in mind that a diagnostic code indicates a problem in a CIRCUIT,
not necessarily a sensor. Don't throw parts at the problem unless you
know for certain what is wrong.

Good luck with it.

Chris
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They are getting me the code...

The part she says is an 'Evaporation Control Cannister'... I'm hoping
it's not the $477 part I see on the ReyReece site.

https://www.partswebsite.com/reyreece/index.php?i=2&type=parts&make=127
&model=2069&year=2000&searchall=test

I'm SO sick of them piecing out this repair.

Hey - if anybody has any leads on where to find one.. Please let me
know... I'll post the code later.

Thanks much!
 
They're saying it's an 'Evaporator Cannister'....Something like it.. I'm
going to price it and compare it to what they charge me for the part...
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Which means nothing unless you post the diagnostic code. The scanner
will list the code, write it down if you have to yank it out of the
guys hand at autozone and look at the display yourself.

Chris
 
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