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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Hey I was in my 2003 Jeep Wrangler on my way home from work last night, when I had to stop suddenly because of an idiot on the road, anyways, after my hard brake, my check engine light came on any idea as to why?

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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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have you pulled codes? where in Co are you?
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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I haven't run the codes yet, I was gonna do that after school today, i was just hoping someone maybe had a guess ahead of time, so i know what i am getting myself into
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 07:15 AM
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Strategy for a check engine light is ALWAYS the same. Pull the codes.

Anything less is pure guesswork and is really of no value.

Post the EXACT code here for comment (not just a description).
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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i had a similar problem how do you get the codes
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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Well when I pull codes, I just go to O'Rielys auto parts store, then have code runners and will tell u what area you have a problem in, and from there u gotta figure it out
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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Oh and it ended up being my little brother forgetting to put the gas cap on all the way, wow did we feel stupid when we saw that
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