I have just had an engine light appear for no given reason. Everything appears intact. No nasty noises, temp all good, all fluids appear ok and still drives as normal... so wtf ?? Any ideas?

was it hard to start??

Is it on limp mode? If not, and if you don't have the OBDII stuff to look at/clear it, you could maybe leave it for a day or two. I recall reading here, that it will clear itself after ~200km (?) if the original problem is no longer there.
I only had 1 CEL and it went away by itself.

Can be a front cat in the exhaust that needs replacing too.

Hayden WTF!

maybe a oxygen sensor but not a full cat

need to read the code though because without that could be anything??

So cats in 380s last forever? Lol

So cats in 380s last forever? Lol

Well I did not say that they last for ever. YOU DID!
But it would be more likely for something else to cause it a CEL.

If you have a smart phone, Why dont you get a Ebay OBD2 Bluetooth adaptor and the torque app....

Or ask a mate who has it.. Its a seriously cool tool to have....
I did, 13.00 for the adaptor and 5 for the app!...

If you have a smart phone, Why dont you get a Ebay OBD2 Bluetooth adaptor and the torque app....

Or ask a mate who has it.. Its a seriously cool tool to have....
I did, 13.00 for the adaptor and 5 for the app!...

best money I have ever spent! its only on Android though AFAIK

If you have a smart phone, Why dont you get a Ebay OBD2 Bluetooth adaptor and the torque app....

Or ask a mate who has it.. Its a seriously cool tool to have....
I did, 13.00 for the adaptor and 5 for the app!...

hi can you link to the one you purchased? And with the 380 is the diagnostic port in a spot that you can leave the adaptor fitted all the time (ie it doesn't get in the way?)

was it hard to start??
no, it starts fine. There is nothing out of the norm that I can see at all.

Is it on limp mode? If not, and if you don't have the OBDII stuff to look at/clear it, you could maybe leave it for a day or two. I recall reading here, that it will clear itself after ~200km (?) if the original problem is no longer there.
I only had 1 CEL and it went away by itself.
I may ring up Ultrahoon tomorrow and see if they have diagnostics to look at this. Economy, power etc seem to be all ok so I am a little stumped. Maybe it is having a hissy fit after we were looking at new cars this arvo :eek2:

QUOTE=rprodrive;1503383]hi can you link to the one you purchased? And with the 380 is the diagnostic port in a spot that you can leave the adaptor fitted all the time (ie it doesn't get in the way?)[/QUOTE]

http://torque-bhp.com/

best bit of kit I have brought for my car

the OBD is this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELM327-OBD2-OBDII-V1-4-Auto-Car-Diagnostic-USB-Interface-Code-Scanner-Reader-New-/110834204652?_trksid=p3907.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D12%26pmod% 3D290713499040%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9196 769800743495328&_qi=RTM694643
and you can leave it plugged in it is above the foot rest in the drivers foot well

Can be a front cat in the exhaust that needs replacing too.
I think I would notice if there was a cat in the exhaust. Drop of power, noise in the exhaust and an evil smell too. OK sorry I'm a smart @r$e

what does it do?

If you have a smart phone, Why dont you get a Ebay OBD2 Bluetooth adaptor and the torque app....

Or ask a mate who has it.. Its a seriously cool tool to have....
I did, 13.00 for the adaptor and 5 for the app!...

I just read the link. thanks mecha

This is the Bluetooth version.....works with Torque on android and Ipod touch and Iphone, easier than the USB connection...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170819880328?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I can get some screen shots connected to a 380 if you like..
Thanks for the links provided...

I have just deleted some of the most stupid comments I have seen since some douch was telling a member to overhaul a seat belt. Quite frankly I am over these comments as are many members who simply want information.

If you donk have a proper fix etc, don't post because if you do post don't be surprised when you find yourself with a months break from AMC. Enough is enough of the spam and the BS

OK I officially hate the CEL. I hopped in the car to take it to the fantastic crew at Ultratune Lakehaven (plug) and the light had gone out. Not to be deterred I still went there and it seems that it was something to do with the air intake butterfly not behaving. Will give it a clean and a light spray of WD40 on the shaft ends and all should be good. Thanks for all the input. It was a difficult question to ask as there could have been any amount of answers to it.

Sorry for the threadmine but does this device work for 3rd gen as well?

I just read the link. thanks mecha


I have iPhone / iPad and am happy with "Dash Command" app

See

http://www.palmerperformance.com/products/dashcommand/index.php

And have used itt o clear my one and only CEL a few months ago

Dash Command is $52? Damn, that sux.

OK I officially hate the CEL. I hopped in the car to take it to the fantastic crew at Ultratune Lakehaven (plug) and the light had gone out. Not to be deterred I still went there and it seems that it was something to do with the air intake butterfly not behaving. Will give it a clean and a light spray of WD40 on the shaft ends and all should be good. Thanks for all the input. It was a difficult question to ask as there could have been any amount of answers to it.

...I go for the KN filter.....

On Android, I use Torque.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torquefree&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsIm9yZy5wc m93bC50b3JxdWVmcmVlIl0.
Lite version is Free and does a lot. Pro version has more features and is only $5. Blurb says Lite version will reset fault codes, but I've never tried it.