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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 09:20 AM
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check engine light

My check engine light came on the other day. In reviewing the owners manual, it just stated to fill up the gas tank and do 3 "cold to warm" start ups and if this doesn't take care of the problem to take it to the dealer. Does anyone else have any idea on things I can check before taking it in?

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We had been doing a lot of tree work and I had been pulling a 16' GN dump trailer with only brush when the light came on. All maint is up to date at 29,000 miles. I have noticed on colder mornings the tank doesn't like to take the first couple gallons of gas so I'm thinking it has a plugged vent. This may be the problem.?.

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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 04:42 PM
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Make sure that your gas fill cap is on tight (a few clicks) and the seal is still good. That can also trigger the check engine light.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:54 PM
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What is a "cold to warm" start up?
 
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