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Old May 20, 2010 | 04:25 AM
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Question What must I check?

The "check engine" comes from time to time. I'm worried about the engine, so what must I check from it? I mean from inside the engine itself - to make sure it's OK?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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Not sure if you are in the USA or not, but the "check engine" light means there is a code that you have to scan. If you have an autozone or any auto store around, they should scan it for free. Other than that, get yourself an engine trouble code scanner. Wither OBDI or OBDII. If you have a 1991 or older, you are OBDI, if 1992 or newer, OBDII.

There are lists on the internet about what trouble codes mean what. Google it, and you should find it.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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turn the ignition on and off three times and on the third time leave it on. the check engine will flash the trouble code and you can look up the code online.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Kmart164
Not sure if you are in the USA or not, but the "check engine" light means there is a code that you have to scan. If you have an autozone or any auto store around, they should scan it for free. Other than that, get yourself an engine trouble code scanner. Wither OBDI or OBDII. If you have a 1991 or older, you are OBDI, if 1992 or newer, OBDII.

There are lists on the internet about what trouble codes mean what. Google it, and you should find it.
i'm prettty sure it was standardized in 96. (OBD2) but yeah if you have parts stores or a local mechanic they should do it for free.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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Yep, one way or another you need to find out what the code is. Makes life much easier...
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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thanks to all, brothers. now I'm doing my best to follow your directions...
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Where can I find the "data link connector" in a 2000 Jeep Cher.??
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Where can I find the "data link connector" in a 2000 Jeep Cher.??
By your feet on the drivers side. Stick your head down there and its on the left side. Should be facing you.

THis is off a grand cherokee. On the cherokee it is further left.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jmm0122
By your feet on the drivers side. Stick your head down there and its on the left side. Should be facing you.

THis is off a grand cherokee. On the cherokee it is further left.
thanks ... today I'll check it ...
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