Service Engine Light

[kvonmc]

My car just started to act up withing the last couple of days. It started with the "Low Coolent" light. It would light up sometimes, but when I checked the coolent level, it was full. Now just tonight my "Service Engine Soon" light came on. I noticed it is running a little rough (It always idled a little rough, which I need to figue out why and take care of as well). Any ideas on any of these problems? I will be taking it in the the shop soon, but I just wanted to know what you guys think. Thanks.

 

[99V8SHO]

The code is probably either a coil code, a MAF code, or a TPS code.
The coolant thing is normal, that sensor gets fouled up sometimes. Either clean the sensor or just unplug it.

 

[SHOZ123]

Go to AutoZone and they will read your codes.

The coolant sensor is a bit flaky, I just unplugged mine.

 

[SHOguy 92]

Hey your from minnesota, send me a pm with your email address, thanks

 

[kvonmc]

Thanks for the replies, I've been so busy to respond. But another quick question; is it ok for me to drive it until I can get it looked at, or am I just an idiot for asking.

 

[Ian Macoomb]

If it's just a little rough you won't hurt anything by driving it. If the check engine light starts flashing, then you should avoid driving it.

Sounds like a bad coil (or a few).

 

[Craig Van Buren]

I had the same issue with the coolant light.

Yeah I had my coolant light came on so I put some coolant in the car. A few days later the coolant light came on so I figured something was f-ed up. I checked the levels and everything is full. Then the light went off and it was fine. I think it might have to do with funky weather. I don't know, but I don't think it was a serious problem, just an inconvenience. Oh well, don't sweat it.
Craig

 

[SHOZ123]

Fine OBD II reading