Check Engine Light

my light on my stock 02 came on tonight and I have no idea why. the car runs/idles/sounds/drives normal, all fluids are full. any ideas?

 

At times like these when we own cars with sensative ECUs, it's a good idea to own an OBD-II sensor to help read and clear codes. Your CEL could mean anything... a loose gas cap or a dead front O2 sensor or a hose unplugged or anything else not mentioned.

First, check the obvious. If nothing is found, get the code read if it sticks with you even after a few ignition cycles.

 

no mods, all stock. 76,000. Gas cap is on, I filled it up after the light came on, it's still on. I havent driven the car hard in a while (week or so)

 

1) go to any autozone and ask to have an ODBII check. (except the one on lake st. because someone always steals the sensor) It's free

2) take the reciept they give you and reprint the codes here, or better yet, take a look at this:http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298963

3) or look at this:

P0031 Front oxygen (A/F) sensor heater circuit low input
P0032 Front oxygen (A/F) sensor heater circuit high input _
P0037 Rear oxygen sensor heater circuit malfunction
P0038 Rear oxygen sensor heater circuit high input
P0065 Air assist injector solenoid valve malfunction
P0066 Air assist injector solenoid valve circuit low input
P0067 Air assist injector solenoid valve circuit high input
P0101 Mass air flow sensor circuit range/performance problem (high input)
P0102 Mass air flow sensor circuit low input
P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit high input
P0106 Pressure sensor circuit range/performance problem (low input)
P0107 Pressure sensor circuit low input
P0108 Pressure sensor circuit high input
P0111 Intake air temperature sensor circuit range/performance problem
P0112 Intake air temperature sensor circuit low input
P0113 Intake air temperature sensor circuit high input
P0117 Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit low input
P0118 Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit high input
P0121 Throttle position sensor circuit range/performance problem (high input)
P0122 Throttle position sensor circuit low input
P0123 Throttle position sensor circuit high input
P0125 Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel control
P0128 Thermostat malfunction
P0130 Front oxygen (A/F) sensor circuit range/performance problem (lean)
P0131 Front oxygen (A/F) sensor circuit range/performance problem (low input)
P0132 Front oxygen (A/F) sensor circuit range/performance problem (high input)
P0133 Front oxygen (A/F) sensor circuit slow response
P0136 Rear oxygen sensor circuit malfunction
P0139 Rear oxygen sensor circuit slow response
P0171 Fuel trim malfunction (A/F too lean)
P0172 Fuel trim malfunction (A/F too rich)
P0181 Fuel temperature sensor A circuit range/performance problem
P0182 Fuel temperature sensor A circuit low input
P0183 Fuel temperature sensor A circuit high input
P0244 Wastegate control solenoid valve malfunction (high input)
P0245 Wastegate control solenoid valve circuit low input
P0246 Wastegate control solenoid valve circuit high input
P0301 Cylinder 1 misfire detected
P0302 Cylinder 2 misfire detected
P0303 Cylinder 3 misfire detected
P0304 Cylinder 4 misfire detected
P0327 Knock sensor circuit low input
P0328 Knock sensor circuit high input
P0335 Crankshaft position sensor circuit malfunction
P0336 Crankshaft position sensor circuit range/performance problem
P0340 Camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction
P0341 Camshaft position sensor circuit range/performance problem
P0420 Catalyst system efficiency below threshold
P0442 Evaporative emission control system malfunction
P0444 Evaporative emission control system purge control valve circuit low input
P0445 Evaporative emission control system purge control valve circuit high input
P0447 Evaporative emission control system vent control low input
P0448 Evaporative emission control system vent control high input
P0451 Evaporative emission control system pressure sensor range/performance problem
P0452 Evaporative emission control system pressure sensor low input
P0453 Evaporative emission control system pressure sensor high input
P0456 Evaporative emission control system malfunction
P0457 Evaporative emission control system leak detected (fuel cap loose/off)
P0461 Fuel level sensor circuit range/performance problem
P0462 Fuel level sensor circuit low input
P0463 Fuel level sensor circuit high input
P0464 Fuel level sensor intermittent input
P0480 Cooling fan relay 1 circuit low input
P0483 Cooling fan function problem
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor malfunction
P0506 Idle control system RPM lower than expected
P0507 Idle control system RPM higher than expected
P0508 Idle control system circuit low input
P0509 Idle control system circuit high input
P0512 Starter switch circuit high input
P0545 Exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit low input
P0546 Exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit high input
P0604 Internal control module memory check sum error
P0703 Brake switch input malfunction
P0705 Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction
P0710 Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit malfunction
P0715 Torque converter turbine speed sensor circuit malfunction
P0720 Output speed sensor (vehicle speed sensor 2) circuit malfunction
P0725 Engine speed input circuit malfunction
P0731 Gear 1 incorrect ratio
P0732 Gear 2 incorrect ratio
P0733 Gear 3 incorrect ratio
P0734 Gear 4 incorrect ratio
P0741 Torque converter clutch system malfunction
P0743 Torque converter clutch system (Lock-up duty solenoid) electrical
P0748 Pressure control solenoid (Line pressure duty solenoid) electrical
P0753 Shift solenoid A (Shift solenoid 1) electrical
P0758 Shift solenoid B (Shift solenoid 2) electrical
P0778 2-4 brake pressure control solenoid valve (2-4 brake duty solenoid) circuit malfunction
P0785 2-4 brake timing control solenoid valve (2-4 brake timing solenoid) circuit malfunction
P1086 Tumble generator valve #2 (LH) position sensor circuit low input
P1087 Tumble generator valve #2 (LH) position sensor circuit high input
P1088 Tumble generator valve #1 (RH) position sensor circuit low input
P1089 Tumble generator valve #1 (RH) position sensor circuit high input
P1090 Tumble generator valve #1 (RH) malfunction (stuck open)
P1091 Tumble generator valve #1 (RH) malfunction (stuck close)
P1092 Tumble generator valve #2 (LH) malfunction (stuck open)
P1093 Tumble generator valve #2 (LH) malfunction (stuck close)
P1094 Tumble generator valve circuit #1 (open circuit)
P1095 Tumble generator valve circuit #1 (over current)
P1096 Tumble generator valve circuit #2 (open circuit)
P1097 Tumble generator valve circuit #2 (over current)
P1110 Atmospheric pressure sensor low input
P1111 Atmospheric pressure sensor high input
P1112 Atmospheric pressure sensor range/performance problem
P1130 Front oxygen sensor circuit malfunction (open circuit)
P1131 Front oxygen sensor circuit malfunction (short circuit)
P1134 Front oxygen (A/F) sensor microcomputer problem
P1137 Front oxygen (A/F) sensor circuit range/performance problem
P1139 Front oxygen (A/F) sensor #1 heater circuit performance/range problem
P1141 Mass air flow sensor circuit range/performance problem (low input)
P1142 Throttle position sensor circuit range/performance problem (low input)
P1146 Pressure sensor circuit range/performance problem (high input)
P1230 Fuel pump control unit malfunction
P1244 Wastegate control solenoid valve malfunction (low input)
P1245 Wastegate control solenoid valve malfunction (fail-safe)
P1301 Fire due to increased exhaust temperature
P1312 Exhaust temperature sensor malfunction
P1400 Fuel tank pressure control solenoid valve circuit low input
P1420 Fuel tank pressure control solenoid valve circuit high input
P1443 Evaporative emission control system vent control function problem
P1480 Cooling fan relay 1 circuit high input
P1507 Idle control system malfunction (fail-safe)
P1510 Idle air control solenoid valve signal 1 circuit low input
P1511 Idle air control solenoid valve signal 1 circuit high input
P1512 Idle air control solenoid valve signal 2 circuit low input
P1513 Idle air control solenoid valve signal 2 circuit high input
P1514 Idle air control solenoid valve signal 3 circuit low input
P1515 Idle air control solenoid valve signal 3 circuit high input
P1516 Idle air control solenoid valve signal 4 circuit low input
P1517 Idle air control solenoid valve signal 4 circuit high input
P1518 Starter switch circuit low input
P1540 Vehicle speed sensor malfunction 2
P1544 High exhaust temperature detected
P1560 Back-up voltage circuit malfunction
P1590 Neutral position switch circuit high input
P1591 Neutral position switch circuit low input
P1592 Neutral position switch circuit (MT model)
P1594 Automatic transmission diagnosis input signal circuit malfunction
P1595 Automatic transmission diagnosis input signal circuit low input
P1596 Automatic transmission diagnosis input signal circuit high input
P1698 Engine torque control cut signal circuit low input
P1699 Engine torque control cut signal circuit high input
P1700 Throttle position sensor circuit malfunction for automatic transmission
P1701 Cruise control set signal circuit malfunction for automatic transmission
P1703 Low clutch timing control solenoid valve circuit malfunction
P1711 Engine torque control signal 1 circuit malfunction
P1712 Engine torque control signal 2 circuit malfunction

 

^^yes. And then post it here and see what we can assume is the problem.

 

my favorite:

P1301 Fire due to increased exhaust temperature

 

that chuckled me earlier...as if the smoke and/or explosions weren't good clues.