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Topic subjectCheck engine light
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8766, Check engine light
Posted by venge, Nov-05-01 05:44 AM
Ok, here's a little backround on my car.

Stage I HRC turbo installed for about 750 miles or so. Runs fine. EGT, A/F, Temp.. everything is good. Having said that here's my problem:

I changed my plugs on Saturday to a smaller gap that HRC recommended. Car ran fine after I did that. I went out Saturday night with 2 buddies and was boosting fine with no problem.

I get in the car yesterday to go out to dinner and the check engine light is on. Keep in mind I cant do the key dance because I have a 98 Avenger. I checked all the plug wires to make sure there's a good connection and everything seemed fine. It boosts fine and seems to be getting enough fuel when it starts up. The pressure did drop to 37psi as opposed to 48 at idle when the problem started. I adjusted that and it's steady at 48psi where it's supposed to be.

I'm going to try to find a place that I can check my codes tonight but I'd like a few opinions if anyone has any. Thanks!
8767, RE: Check engine light
Posted by DarkOne, Nov-05-01 05:48 AM
Betcha money it's that EVAP crap.. 98's seem to get it the worst. If it is, don't worry about it.

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8768, RE: Check engine light
Posted by venge, Nov-05-01 06:05 AM
EVAP? Any way I can fix it or just put a nice peice of electrical tape over the check engine light? :)
8769, RE: Check engine light
Posted by DarkOne, Nov-05-01 06:37 AM
Search for "EVAP" .. more there than you'll ever want to know.

_____________________________________________
-Dino Yancey
Hello me, it's Me Again!


For Mitsubishi Technical Manuals, INCLUDING the 97-99 electrical and service manuals, click HERE:
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No MP3 for YOU!
8770, RE: Check engine light
Posted by toykilla, Nov-05-01 05:19 PM
my car seems to run better with the check engine light on so I just cut the wire going to it. =/
8771, RE: Check engine light
Posted by rfpunch, Nov-06-01 06:31 AM
just take out the bulb for the check engine light

8772, RE: Check engine light
Posted by thedawg, Nov-06-01 01:27 PM
Venge, are you in Socal? You can use my datalogger to check your code if you are. That goes for the rest of you too, if you want to play with one.

Dan Green
99'RS-T
8773, RE: Check engine light
Posted by toykilla, Nov-06-01 01:27 PM
where do you live??
8774, RE: Check engine light
Posted by thedawg, Nov-07-01 02:50 AM
Norwalk, really close to Road Race.

Dan Green
99'RS-T