mthurston0001 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 My check engine light came on yesterday. It does not flash, but comes on when the car is on and stays on. I tried the turn the key to on three times but I don't get any odometer code. It just runs the cycle and then says "dOnE". I have not found a thread that has been helpful yet, but I'll keep looking. Any help is appreciated as I don't know much about mechanical things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthurston0001 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Also, I know the solid indicator light is supposed to indicate a minor problem or oxygen in the gasoline, but I don't know why I am not getting a code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 take it to auto zone or advance auto for a free scan Journey_SeXT and Doug D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthurston0001 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 With respect, I live out in the boonies and I'm hoping to avoid a trip if I can. I may not have a choice I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I dont know if you can do the key dance to retrieve codes on these cars. A CEL light on could mean anything, but I've never heard of "oxygen in the gas". Normally it is a faulty sensor somewhere. Get yourself a scanner so you can read/clear codes yourself. They are cheap. Journey_SeXT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 With respect, I live out in the boonies and I'm hoping to avoid a trip if I can. I may not have a choice I guess. Well I guess it's either make the trip to Autozone or wait for the delivery of the OBDII code reader. Amazon has a whack of code readers ranging in every price range.to fit your budget. I would recommend investing in basic one as it will save you from any future trips if your vehicle(s) ever get a CEL again. Doug D and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthurston0001 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 You may be right about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug D Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 A solid CEL means a DTC (Diagnostic Fault Code) has been recorded and as pointed out a basic code reader is needed to retrieve the code. Your only options are to have the code read at a shop ($$), Advance or AutoZone (free) or order and have shipped a code reader shipped. Right now the CEL on our Journey is intermittently on/off - codes indicate it is the EGR (P0406). But I found out the EGR is not cheap - best price was at Rockauto ($82 + shipping). AA and AZ wanted ~$125. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) My check engine light came on yesterday. It does not flash, but comes on when the car is on and stays on. I tried the turn the key to on three times but I don't get any odometer code. It just runs the cycle and then says "dOnE". I have not found a thread that has been helpful yet, but I'll keep looking. Any help is appreciated as I don't know much about mechanical things. As stated, on solid means it has stored a code. You need a reader to access the PCM to retrieve the code. Hope you never have a flashing check engine light. That is a very bad thing., indicating a misfire. This flashing check engine light means you are doing “mechanical damage” to your vehicle if you continue to drive under these conditions. If you see a flashing check engine light you should seek immediate professional advice. By mechanical damage I am talking about things like the catalytic converter, the exhaust manifold, pistons, rings, valves – virtually all upwards of four-digit repair bills. Edited February 17, 2014 by jkeaton Journey_SeXT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirliq Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hi all, I realize that this topic might be a bit old but I am searching for an answer to the CEL problem. Mine came on a couple of weeks ago and I haven't used the car very much since then. The manual is a bit vague in its solution to the problem "Drive it for a few cycles" Besides being a two wheeled transportation device what is a cycle. I thank you for the advice on the "flashing" Light. The other problem I have noted is that the remote starter now started the car then runs for a few seconds then quits. Is it the problem or just a symptom. I will find out tomorrow I guess. Anyway, Is there any place to get the OBDI codes? Thank you for your continued help. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Welcome to the forum. Drive "cycle" means get in and drive it a few times. In other words, start it, go for a 15-20 minute drive, stop and turn the vehicle off = one drive cycle. By asking "is there anyplace to get the OBDI codes", do you mean a list of OBDII (your vehicle is OBD II) codes and what the mean or how to retrieve the codes from the vehicle? If you are looking for a list of codes and what the mean, or the meaning of a specific code, ask google, plenty of online sites can assist in code diagnostics. Here is an example: http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/ If you are asking how to retrieve a code, it has been stated several times in this thread. Dealer, auto parts store or buy a code reader. Edited January 3, 2016 by jkeaton dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priell3 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I had the CEL on my Journey but after several cycles it cleared. Here is what happened in my case: I hit the push button to start, but too quickly and not hard enough. The engine started to crank then stopped. I pressed it again and got a long crank time which tripped the CEL. No problems since and I'm more careful when hitting the start button. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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