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  • 13-10-2010 8:54am
    #1
    lukin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,113 ✭✭✭


    I drive a '05 Corolla and have this light on my dashboard:

    http://tinypic.com/r/tasoiw/7

    The engine is kind of chugging going uphill and the light flashes when I start the car in the morning. Thanks for any replies.


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  • #2
    mullingar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,340 ✭✭✭mullingar


    JUMP OUT OF THE CAR QUICK - ITS ABOUT TO EXPLODE!!


    J/k

    Its a fault code that needs to be investigated. Buy a cheap-n-cheerful OBD2 reader to see what the code is, or bring it to a garage


  • #3
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    looks like engine mangement system...you need a mechanic....I wouldnt drive it were i you.


  • #4
    lukin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,113 ✭✭✭lukin


    I hadn't a choice but to drive it up to today as I have only started a new job and it is my only means of transport. I am going to get it looked at at lunchtime today (hopefully). Just hope I haven't done any damage.
    I think I saw that light before in another car I had and it was something to do with the catalytic converter.


  • #5
    no1beemerfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭no1beemerfan


    lukin wrote: »
    I think I saw that light before in another car I had and it was something to do with the catalytic converter.

    I don't think driving on that light will do any major harm. Its usually to do with a sensor packing up. I know my sister still drives her car with the light on hers over a year after it first came on!


  • #6
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    I got that light on mine and it was a lambda sensor that was gone. If you drive too long on it you risk damage to your cat. Simple enough job to do yourself as most just screw/clip out.


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  • #7
    ando
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭ando


    no1beemerfan wrote: »
    I don't think driving on that light will do any major harm. Its usually to do with a sensor packing up. I know my sister still drives her car with the light on hers over a year after it first came on!

    ditto, mine came on in june 2007 and i sold it in february with the light still on! Sensor gone, no biggy, however get it checked out first so you know!!


  • #8
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,430 ✭✭✭bladespin


    One of the sensors in the engine management has picked up a fault, you'll need a diagnositc check to determine what exactly is wrong. Best get it checked.

    I've seen the same light come on when I ran out of petrol so it may not be a huge issue.
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  • #9
    lukin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,113 ✭✭✭lukin


    Had it looked at just there. He said it's a coil or something, I haven't done any damage driving it with it like that which is a relief.


  • #10
    lukin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,113 ✭✭✭lukin


    Correction;Christ I am absolutely screwed. Could be looking at a new engine. The water had run out, the temperature gauge was up really high and I didn't notice.
    I dunno how much it will cost yet but if it's a new engine it's going to be a lot.
    Totally gutted but it's my own fault.:o


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