check engine light on

**missluci** · 09-18-2005, 10:16 PM

i just bought a 2000 celica gt and the check engine light came on about 3 days later. ive seen alot of messages on this site about this problem,just wondering if this is a real issue or is it a manufactures defect

**Burrcold** · 09-18-2005, 10:17 PM

is there a cold air intake on the car? have you checked your oil levels?

**Galcobar** · 09-18-2005, 10:28 PM

The point of the check engine light is to tell you the computer has detected something wrong, and you should find out what it is...it's a function of the car.

Go to a dealership, or any competent mechanic and get them to pull the code that the computer generates along with the light. That'll tell you what's wrong.

**BioNeXuS** · 09-19-2005, 02:04 PM

U can also clean ur maf sensor.

**DaksGT** · 09-19-2005, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galcobar

The point of the check engine light is to tell you the computer has detected something wrong, and you should find out what it is...it's a function of the car.

Go to a dealership, or any competent mechanic and get them to pull the code that the computer generates along with the light. That'll tell you what's wrong.

**flylice13** · 09-19-2005, 05:55 PM

I used to work at Toyota and there are more than 100 reasons why your check engine light would go on...I'd say bring it in to a license mechanic (if you can't afford Toyota) and get them to check it.

**Lfsabch** · 09-19-2005, 06:02 PM

or by anOBD reader

**CiRiS91GT** · 09-19-2005, 07:31 PM

if you can get the code i can tell you what it means... (i have the service software...)

otherwise get a mechanic to check it, or if you have another ride... take it apart and figure it out :P

**kcc** · 11-03-2005, 10:40 PM

CiRiS91GT

I need u help.eng code#1070, how can i fix ?

Thanks

**Whitegt01** · 11-03-2005, 10:58 PM

unscrew the light bulb... then itll go off.... im just kidding man, i would take it to teh dealer

**SafeCloud** · 11-09-2005, 07:59 PM

go to advanced auto--they'll give you a print out AND what it means there.

If it's the cold air intake--take the piece needed from your stock airbox for it so it's reading your intake correctly. Ask me if you don't know what I'm talking about.

If you can't hit lift anymore it's possible a lift bolt (flange bolt) broke or needs repairing... those things suck and only cost about 2 bucks for the new pair from toyota--but if you get toyota to change them they'll charge you about 400 labor. Just hope the bolt didn't tear up your internals (if it broke off).

**DiGABLE** · 11-09-2005, 09:06 PM

5 bucks says the gas cap was not tightend properly

CONTROL ONE · 11-09-2005, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaksGT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galcobar

The point of the check engine light is to tell you the computer has detected something wrong, and you should find out what it is...it's a function of the car.

Go to a dealership, or any competent mechanic and get them to pull the code that the computer generates along with the light. That'll tell you what's wrong.

**toyotapower** · 12-02-2005, 06:34 AM

Ya im with him on the gas cap, i that alot at the dealership i work at

09-18-2005, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
missluci Posts: 1 Join Date: Sep 2005 Last On: 09-18-2005 10:11 PM	check engine light on i just bought a 2000 celica gt and the check engine light came on about 3 days later. ive seen alot of messages on this site about this problem,just wondering if this is a real issue or is it a manufactures defect

09-18-2005, 10:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Burrcold Location: Toronto Posts: 6,419 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: Today 12:00 AM Vehicle: 08 Lexus IS250 2nd Vehicle: 08 Acura CSX	is there a cold air intake on the car? have you checked your oil levels? __________________ Sold: 2004 Infiniti G35C

09-18-2005, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Galcobar Location: Richmond, B.C. Posts: 22 Join Date: Sep 2005 Last On: 09-18-2005 10:28 PM	The point of the check engine light is to tell you the computer has detected something wrong, and you should find out what it is...it's a function of the car. Go to a dealership, or any competent mechanic and get them to pull the code that the computer generates along with the light. That'll tell you what's wrong. __________________ \"Men call cars \'she\' because it lets them claim to understand at least one female.\"

09-19-2005, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
BioNeXuS Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 293 Join Date: Dec 2003 Last On: 11-19-2008 01:19 AM	U can also clean ur maf sensor. __________________ Black 2003 Celica GTS

09-19-2005, 06:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lfsabch Location: whitby, Ontario Posts: 2,009 Join Date: Apr 2005 Last On: 10-30-2007 07:28 PM Vehicle: red 01celica gt 2nd Vehicle: '99 yamaha R6	or by anOBD reader __________________ FOR SALE : APR red tower strut bar $100 hotchkis front strut bar w/ camber adj. $150 fibreglass trunk Sub Enclosure- $150 FULL!!New- Zex Wet Nitrous kit w/ Extras- $900

09-19-2005, 07:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
CiRiS91GT Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,758 Join Date: Jul 2005 Last On: 06-28-2008 12:23 PM Vehicle: '91 AllTrac 2nd Vehicle: '91 Celica GT	if you can get the code i can tell you what it means... (i have the service software...) otherwise get a mechanic to check it, or if you have another ride... take it apart and figure it out :P __________________ -- 91 Celica GT 89 Suzuki GSX 750

11-03-2005, 10:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
kcc Posts: 6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Last On: 12-15-2005 09:02 PM	CiRiS91GT I need u help.eng code#1070, how can i fix ? Thanks

11-03-2005, 10:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Whitegt01 Posts: 71 Join Date: Nov 2005 Last On: 11-04-2005 02:57 PM	unscrew the light bulb... then itll go off.... im just kidding man, i would take it to teh dealer __________________ FORCED INDUCTION

11-09-2005, 07:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
SafeCloud Posts: 6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Last On: 11-10-2005 07:12 PM	go to advanced auto--they'll give you a print out AND what it means there. If it's the cold air intake--take the piece needed from your stock airbox for it so it's reading your intake correctly. Ask me if you don't know what I'm talking about. If you can't hit lift anymore it's possible a lift bolt (flange bolt) broke or needs repairing... those things suck and only cost about 2 bucks for the new pair from toyota--but if you get toyota to change them they'll charge you about 400 labor. Just hope the bolt didn't tear up your internals (if it broke off). __________________ Mess With The Best, Die Like The Rest.

11-09-2005, 09:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
DiGABLE Location: digable planet Posts: 1,935 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 11-09-2008 10:56 PM	5 bucks says the gas cap was not tightend properly __________________

12-02-2005, 06:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
toyotapower Location: Barrie Posts: 3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Last On: 12-02-2005 06:04 AM	Ya im with him on the gas cap, i that alot at the dealership i work at

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