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01-25-2011, 02:43 PM
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  Drives: 08 Yaris sedan Join Date: Feb 2009
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What happened?!
Can someone help me out? I was driving behind someone doing 10 mph under the speed limit, so when i went to pass him, i stepped on the gas, and the car downshifted like normal, then the check engine light started flashing at me and it cut power to the engine only allowing me to do 40 mph, it kind of went into like a limp-home mode. So i pulled over and popped the hood. The coolant level is normal, the oil level is normal and i have a full tank of gas. I wait 5 minutes and start the car back up and everything is normal again. What just happened?
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01-25-2011, 03:16 PM
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That's strange man IDK
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01-25-2011, 03:53 PM
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Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008
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Connect a code reader (or go someplace that will do so for you). Even If the CEL is not still on, there should a be a stored code that will give a better idea as to what happened.
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01-25-2011, 03:55 PM
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Drives: 08 Yaris sedan Join Date: Feb 2009
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Yea, i thought about that, but i dont know anyone with a reader. I called the dealer and they said they want 100 dollars to just throw the reader on it...
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01-25-2011, 04:12 PM
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Many auto parts store will read it for no charge.
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01-25-2011, 06:41 PM
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Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
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Flashing CEL usually means combustion problem. I'm guessing misfire.
Check your sparkplugs. |
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01-25-2011, 06:52 PM
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Drives: 09 Sedan Yaris 06 Ford Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009
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might need a tuneup
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01-25-2011, 07:41 PM
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Drives: 08 Yaris sedan Join Date: Feb 2009
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Just got a hold of a scanner. It was a cylinder 2 misfire. I guess its time for new spark plugs. What are some good brands of spark plugs, ill buy them tomorrow and swap em out.
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