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Old 08-23-2013, 06:53 AM
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What does it mean when there is an engine light but no codes?
Old 08-23-2013, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by JKRockStomper
What does it mean when there is an engine light but no codes?
Are you running the codes with the on board computer or with an actual OBDII scanner? It could be that the code isn't showing up with the scanner you have. Some scanners aren't capable of running the newer computers in some of the Jeeps. Let me know what scanner you're using and I'll help out!

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Originally Posted by 4WDHARDWARE
Are you running the codes with the on board computer or with an actual OBDII scanner? It could be that the code isn't showing up with the scanner you have. Some scanners aren't capable of running the newer computers in some of the Jeeps. Let me know what scanner you're using and I'll help out!

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Running the onboard computer
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Originally Posted by JKRockStomper
What does it mean when there is an engine light but no codes?
Which light? The MIL under the P of PRNDL?
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The one that looks like an engine
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Originally Posted by JKRockStomper
The one that looks like an engine
If its flashing, it's more of a problem. If its solid, it's more likely minor. It could turn itself off after a few starts (says the manual).

The onboard code reader doesn't always show every code.

You can have the codes read at any of the chain auto parts stores like autozone or advance. Usually for free.
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Long shot- when I forgot my gas cap at the station, my idiot light lit 40 miles later. Just can't remember if it was engine or another light.
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Pull the negative lead off the battery, wait a few minutes, then put it back on. If the engine light comes back on then borrow a code scanner.
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Btt !!!!
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Originally Posted by r3cluse
Pull the negative lead off the battery, wait a few minutes, then put it back on. If the engine light comes back on then borrow a code scanner.
This worked. In fact, after I tried the on-off routine and removed the key, all the dash lights stayed on. Some capacitor was not discharging, apparently.



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