just have to vent

**bjoyce66** · 04-07-2010, 09:20 AM

I was all sent to go fishing this morning and was going to get things ready when I got home from work last night when I noticed that my check engine light came on in the truck. My truck has just past the 36k mile warranty and I dont know if its something stupid or serious. I do have the 100k powertrain warranty but I have to find out what the code reads before they will tell me if its covered or not. It costs like 40 bucks just for them to plug the computer up to it

So instead of being able to enjoy the day out on the water I have to waste a nice day taking my truck up to the service department. I do have my dads truck to borrow but it doesnt have the right hitch to pull the boat

I hope its nothing serious with my truck and it doesnt cost too much to fix.

**sunset_sc** · 04-07-2010, 09:22 AM

What kind of truck is it? Might can help out...

**bjoyce66** · 04-07-2010, 11:25 AM

Its a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado reg cab with the 2.9l Inline 4 cylinder.

**steelytom** · 04-07-2010, 12:15 PM

First thing to check when that happens is the gas cap. If mine is loose the light comes on. Worth checking to save you the $40. Also autozone will do the code scan for free

**ruvidu** · 04-07-2010, 12:31 PM

When I read your post the first thing that came to mind was "bet it is a Chevy." My son has two and it is a pain to get anything repaired on them. The Greenville dealer will not take appointments. You have to drive up there and get in line and wait or have someone come get you and take you back. Sorry for your problem. I hope you get it fixed and it is covered.
BTW - It was windy on the lake.

**STUMP HUNTER** · 04-07-2010, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by steelytom

First thing to check when that happens is the gas cap. If mine is loose the light comes on. Worth checking to save you the $40. Also autozone will do the code scan for free

x2

**gabowman** · 04-07-2010, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by bjoyce66

I hope its nothing serious with my truck and it doesnt cost too much to fix.

I hope youre right. Everybody needs to hang on to their fishing moneys this time of the year.

**sunset_sc** · 04-07-2010, 08:57 PM

Should have bought a Ford:icon_ford:

**JDSS** · 04-07-2010, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by sunset_sc

Should have bought a Ford:icon_ford:

Your right. Then he wouldnt be disappointed when a service light came....he would be used to it.

**HD3** · 04-07-2010, 09:26 PM

hope you luck is better than mine...had take a windstar van back 3 times,,after the 36k,,,and of course every time it was a sensor,,and every time i got the same "well thats 1 of things not covered',,,i said what the@#$%^@$#^ is covered....have had a toyota tundra and corolla ever since and i wouldnt trade em for anyyything...tundra is now paid for and hope to have iit a longgggggg time.

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