Help!

[nfpgasmask]

Also, this might sound really dumb, but could being low on gas cause any weird problems?

Bart

[Hotsauce]

EGR or intake gasket will not cause flashing CEL. Both cause steady light, and false codes that say o2 sensor low voltage, and low air meter reading, and one or two other codes I don't remember.

Just checking. This is check engine light, or oil pressure warning light?

John C.

[nfpgasmask]

Hmmm, ok, than the first thing I am going to do it get the code read and probably change my plugs. Who knows what the dealer did to my VX before I bought it, you never know, maybe they threw some cheap-o plugs in there.

And yes, it is NOT the oil pressure light, it is a flashing orange CHECK ENGINE light.

And yes, it frightens me terribly.

Bart

EGR or intake gasket will not cause flashing CEL. Both cause steady light, and false codes that say o2 sensor low voltage, and low air meter reading, and one or two other codes I don't remember.

Just checking. This is check engine light, or oil pressure warning light?

John C.

[Joe_Black]

Disconnect your battery for at least 30 minutes, get some fuel in the tank and then see how it runs and if you're still throwing code. Rough running indicates an issue with fuel or ignition, so you should be able to limp it a short distance if you need to. Likely you've got either a failed sensor or loose/bad connection to one. The ECU controls fuel and ignition based on what the various sensors are telling it, so if it gets incorrect information it will run rough. Don't start swapping parts until you know what the issue is as you'll likely exaggerate the issue and not really know what the cause is.

This doesn't sound like anything serious, you'll just have your patience tried tracking the fault down. A decent OBDII code reader is a must-have for anyone owning an equipped vehicle and planning on keeping their wallets safe from the stealership.

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks Joe, could you recommend 1 or 2 brands and/or models of OBD II readers so I know what to buy? I want to make sure I get the right type and any and all connectors/cards/adapters I may need (if any) since I will probably ride my bike over to Murrays in a little while and buy one.

I agree, I don't want to start jacking around under the hood until I get the code read and have some sort of idea wtf is happening to my VX.

Thanks - Bart

Disconnect your battery for at least 30 minutes, get some fuel in the tank and then see how it runs and if you're still throwing code. Rough running indicates an issue with fuel or ignition, so you should be able to limp it a short distance if you need to. Likely you've got either a failed sensor or loose/bad connection to one. The ECU controls fuel and ignition based on what the various sensors are telling it, so if it gets incorrect information it will run rough. Don't start swapping parts until you know what the issue is as you'll likely exaggerate the issue and not really know what the cause is.

This doesn't sound like anything serious, you'll just have your patience tried tracking the fault down. A decent OBDII code reader is a must-have for anyone owning an equipped vehicle and planning on keeping their wallets safe from the stealership.