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Old May 27, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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my brother has a new 07 tC with 1300miles on it, today he said his check engine light went off and i dont know why.. coz i didnt get that on my car

holiday til monday and we have to wait til tuesday for this.

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Old May 27, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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lol, could be a ton of things

done anything to the car renently?
Old May 27, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Ya, that could be just about ANYTHING without knowing what was or wasn't done to the car recently. Probably not much help here without some details.
Old May 27, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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BONE STOCK only mod is the one that came from dealer trd muffler.
Old May 28, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Recently get gas and forget to tighten the gas cap 3 or 4 clicks?? If not that, just take it to the dealership and let them pull the code.
Old May 28, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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^^^One click only according to the manual. Could be anything.
Old May 28, 2007 | 04:24 AM
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tried the gas cap... not that one..

its so weird because the car is new and everything looks ok.....
Old May 28, 2007 | 04:30 AM
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Is it the check engine or maint req'd light? The two are different, just a shot.
Old May 28, 2007 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by sddykstr
Is it the check engine or maint req'd light? The two are different, just a shot.
What would throw the Maint. light though at only 1300 miles That light is only there for reminding you to change the oil correct? What was he doing before the light came on?
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Donno, but it's worth a shot.
Old May 28, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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Well the "looks ok" test won't help here. Most likely one of the sensors is reading out of range...atleast enough for the ECU to think something is wrong and throw a code.
Old May 29, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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If it's brand new with only 1300 miles on it, and no mods were done, I'd take it to the dealer ASAP.
Old May 29, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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take it in...shouldn't cost u anything
Old May 30, 2007 | 03:29 AM
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So any word on the verdict yet? Keep us informed pls
Old May 30, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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1300 miles? Dealer, no doubt.
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