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#3 of 610 Check engine light by plemeron Sep 03, 2006 (6:07 pm)
I just had all the required maintenance (40,000 miles) performed about 4 months ago at my local dealership. My check engine light has come on now. It is a steady light (not flashing) and the dealer says that because the maintenance was actually performed BEFORE the odometer hit 40,000, that the light just needs to be reset. But for me to get my car into them for a half a day is a huge hassle. How can I reset the light myself? They don't want to share that info with me. Replies to this message: mr_bots (Sep 03, 2006 8:27 pm) medsurg12 (Feb 29, 2008 4:28 pm)
#4 of 610 Re: Check engine light [plemeron] by mr_bots Sep 03, 2006 (8:27 pm)
Replying to: plemeron (Sep 03, 2006 6:07 pm) Try unhooking the battery. You'll have to reset the clock, but I believe that'll reset the computer on most cars.
#5 of 610 embarassed to ask this ... by kiamonk Nov 10, 2006 (10:50 am)
i am a little overdue for an oil change - would this make my check engine light come on? (just came on today) Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Nov 27, 2006 8:12 am) eatds (Oct 12, 2008 4:43 pm)
#6 of 610 Chech Engine light by crazedcommuter Nov 27, 2006 (8:12 am)
Replying to: kiamonk (Nov 10, 2006 10:50 am) Some companies do set the "check engine" light to coincide with the oil change intervals. My Scion light comes on every 5k miles to remind the driver for the oil changes. I reset it after I chenge my own oil. Replies to this message: eatds (Oct 12, 2008 4:43 pm)
#7 of 610 failed D.E.Q ..... 1998 kia sportage by cwoodard Dec 03, 2006 (5:00 pm)
diagnostic code reads: P0140 02sensor circuit no activiy detected (bank 1 sensor 2) somewhere i found the code to mean the oxygen sensor. The owners manaul suggests to first start with the fuses. Then the wiring, and last the sensors. Checking the fuses was easy .... they are not blown. Now I am lost as I have no idea where to look for wiring, or where the oxygen sensors are located. Can anyone help? Replies to this message: rgarrison (Dec 23, 2006 9:09 am) cwoodard (Dec 23, 2006 10:30 am)
#8 of 610 Re: failed D.E.Q ..... 1998 kia sportage [cwoodard] by rgarrison Dec 23, 2006 (9:09 am)
Replying to: cwoodard (Dec 03, 2006 5:00 pm) I had the same problem. You have to change the o2 sensor. $105.99 at autozone only go with oem part. Replies to this message: cwoodard (Dec 23, 2006 10:30 am)
#9 of 610 rng_66@yahoo.com by rgarrison Dec 23, 2006 (9:12 am)
Can you clean the o2 sensors on a 2000 kia sportage?
#10 of 610 Re: failed D.E.Q ..... 1998 kia sportage [rgarrison] by cwoodard Dec 23, 2006 (10:30 am)
Replying to: rgarrison (Dec 23, 2006 9:09 am) thank you! alhou I did change the wires and coils, and the check engine lite stayed off for almost 2 days, in which I got it thru D.E.Q. and it passed!!! The lite is back on, then off, now on.... so thats my next project!! I appreciate the advice to stay with the OEM part.... and I did find an illustrated guide on line thru the official kia site on how to do everything and where everything is located!! Maybe something I should post for everyone? again thank you!
#11 of 610 ON LINE Kia manual for repairs & maintenance by cwoodard Dec 23, 2006 (10:39 am)
http://www.kiatechinfo.com/index.asp you have to sign up, but it costs nothing!! once you are at the site, in the left column, click on ETM it takes you to another screen. On the header of the main screen you need to select your model, year, control unit, and option. Once you have done that, use the column on the left to type in what you are looking for, such as brakes, spark plugs, etc, Good Luck .... its been a life saver for me!! Replies to this message: bmorreale (Dec 28, 2006 3:55 pm) kianiel (Oct 24, 2007 6:16 am) marykrhodes (May 20, 2008 12:32 pm) and 3 more... fplanet (Jan 22, 2007 6:34 am) PecosPete (Jan 30, 2009 5:25 pm)
#12 of 610 rng_66@yahoo.com by rgarrison Dec 24, 2006 (7:45 am)
Thanks for the web site. It looks like a lot of help. Replies to this message: cwoodard (Dec 24, 2006 5:44 pm) tidester (Dec 25, 2006 12:03 am) unknown (Dec 25, 2006 5:43 am) tcsgirl1978 (May 03, 2007 5:53 pm) and 1 more...

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