emissions warning light question
08-01-2007, 08:44 PM
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emissions warning light question
Hey guys, I just picked up my 04 PWP TL this weekend. So far I love it!! Coming from Corvettes, I have to say this is a GREAT car. It is also my first Japanese car. I also have had BMW 3 series and this thing comes really close to that "BMW" feel... 
Anyway, I might actually have a small problem. I got in the TL after work today started to drive off and it hesitated a little bit and the "emissions warning" light flickered but didn't stay on? Any hesitation like that scares me because I immediately thing the worse -- "transmission". I'm still getting used to the car and being light on the pedal and sometimes 1st to 2nd feels a little rough... Should I be worried?
It just so happens that it is going to the dealer tomorrow for oil change and general "I just bought this so check it out" kinda of service. I sure do hope it's nothing bad...
Anyway, I might actually have a small problem. I got in the TL after work today started to drive off and it hesitated a little bit and the "emissions warning" light flickered but didn't stay on? Any hesitation like that scares me because I immediately thing the worse -- "transmission". I'm still getting used to the car and being light on the pedal and sometimes 1st to 2nd feels a little rough... Should I be worried?
It just so happens that it is going to the dealer tomorrow for oil change and general "I just bought this so check it out" kinda of service. I sure do hope it's nothing bad...
08-01-2007, 09:34 PM
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when cold the trans holds 1 and 2 longer to warm the engine and trans- then smooth after a few minutes
hesitation- how many miles? not good
hesitation- how many miles? not good
08-01-2007, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
when cold the trans holds 1 and 2 longer to warm the engine and trans- then smooth after a few minutes
hesitation- how many miles? not good
hesitation- how many miles? not good
08-02-2007, 07:30 PM
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misfire is usually coil pack or bad plug- it is a big deal on a computer controlled car
at 70k I would be replacing the spark plugs and doing a full can seafoam treatment to intake vac line and gas tank- that cures many problems
at 70k I would be replacing the spark plugs and doing a full can seafoam treatment to intake vac line and gas tank- that cures many problems
08-03-2007, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by smoknLT4
just got the car back from the dealer, they said everything checked out beautifully. They said the hesitation was from a misfire and no big deal.
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08-04-2007, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ImPoRtHoNdA
when you told them to check your car, did they charge you anything? I wanna bring in mine to check as well, im not sure if they charge though.
Well, I took it in for an oil change and 4 wheel alignment, I think they hooked it up to the machine for free. I would imagine, but not for certain, that if you just took it in for a code reading they would charge you. Your best bet is to just give them a call and see what they will work out for you.
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