Check Engine light - problem fixed - how long until light goes out?
04-15-2014, 08:57 PM
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Check Engine light - problem fixed - how long until light goes out?
Had a loose gas cap. Caused "Check Engine" light. Tightened cap, light went out after a week.
Had message to add engine oil. Caused "Check Engine" light. Topped oil, light went out after a week.
How many starts, miles, or hours after correction does the light remain on before extinguishing/acknowledgement of the correction. Any way to extinguish immediately after the correction?
Had message to add engine oil. Caused "Check Engine" light. Topped oil, light went out after a week.
How many starts, miles, or hours after correction does the light remain on before extinguishing/acknowledgement of the correction. Any way to extinguish immediately after the correction?
04-16-2014, 03:49 PM
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I've never had a "check engine" light come on for adding oil. The message window says its a quart low and to add a quart which I do. By the time it comes on again, its time to change the oil. Acquire and ODBC II scan tool and reset it immediately if it bothers you. I dislike seeing a check engine light and while they are rare, I turn them off as soon as a problem is resolved.
04-22-2014, 11:37 PM
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A month later display indicated add 1.5 qts. Added 1.5 qts. Display indicated "oil level ok".
Next oil change I will replenish with 8 qts.
04-22-2014, 11:38 PM
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I've never had a "check engine" light come on for adding oil. The message window says its a quart low and to add a quart which I do. By the time it comes on again, its time to change the oil. Acquire and ODBC II scan tool and reset it immediately if it bothers you. I dislike seeing a check engine light and while they are rare, I turn them off as soon as a problem is resolved.
05-20-2014, 12:47 PM
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Mercedes Benz E500
Loose Gas Cap Message and Check Engine Light
I have an E500 and received a loose gas cap message and the low gas light was flashing. It went off after I turned the car off. However, I started the car and was driving and the message came back with the low gas indicator light was flashing. I shut the car off and the message cleared. However, the check engine light has come on. Has anyone experienced this type of occurrence and how was the problem resolved?
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06-03-2014, 09:05 PM
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I have an E500 and received a loose gas cap message and the low gas light was flashing. It went off after I turned the car off. However, I started the car and was driving and the message came back with the low gas indicator light was flashing. I shut the car off and the message cleared. However, the check engine light has come on. Has anyone experienced this type of occurrence and how was the problem resolved?
