Well I finally got my first CEL, I have everything stock, except cat back exhaust, which I had for 4 months without any problems.

My gas cable was a little loose, so I tighten it up, but it turned out that I tightened it too much, the car started idleing at around 2000 - 1500. I went around a block with a few stop signs. and then after 3 minutes I got CEL. I went back and loosened the gas cable to the normal. Turned the car on and - it started to idle back at nornal 800-600, but CEL was still on. Then I let my car cool down for a 4 hours, turned it back on and still CEL.

So my question: does CEL not go away by itself? What should I do? Can I take it to a dealer? What can a dealer do?

Thanks

Alex

 

It would be good to find out what code it is. You can take it to an AutoZone and have it pulled for free. They can clear it too. Once you know what it is you can look up the code and have a better idea what to do.

 

You messin with the cable is MOST likely the culprit. There are a few ways to clear a CEL. Most CEL's will clear themselves after 3 full warmups and cooldowns. Depending on how much you drive, it could take 3 or 4 days.
Or you could just remove the negative battery cable, turn the key on for a second, turn off the key then let it sit for about 30 minutes. Reattach the battery cable and go. If it's not cleared then it's a stored CEL. There are two connections under the dash (GREEN and BLACK) I believe. Plug in the greens, plug in the blacks, turn on the key, push gas pedal to floor and release 3 times. Turn off key, unplug wires and turn it on. I think that's the order. I'm sure it's published somewhere online.

 

wow ImprezaRSX, thats a pretty knowladgable answer,

thanks