check engine light help??

[avdoc]

The light is on, and I had my mechanic scan it. A pin hole in emissions somewhere. He did not have a smoke machine to find it, so he reset my light.
again
Its on again, and I wondered if there is a way I can turn the light off until I get it to the dealer to get checked?

 

[DarkTahoe00]

You can usually go to Autozone,Advance Auto and have them scan it and clear it.

 

[avdoc]

thanks bro

 

[radkon]

If you get the actual code we should be able to trouble shoot it very easily.

 

[Volant1]

From what I hear autozone no longer loans out the scanner, mechanics threatened to boycot them

 

[DarkTahoe00]

Yep no problem! Thats the first time I've heard that! I guess it depends where ya live! I know here they still do it. Worst case buy one from them use and then return it!

 

[radkon]

A good OBDII scanner is a great thing to have and can be purchased for ~$80

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11288_7-6441564-3.html

http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9125-PocketScan-Diagnostic-Post-1996/dp/B0007LEG2K

 

[avdoc]

Thanks guys. I didnt get a chance to do this yet, but did fuel up, and it went off afterwords, so maybe i need a new gas cap gasket, or my wife left the cap a little loose. I know it did come on for the emission leak before so i figured that is what it was. i'll buy one of those scanners. Thanks for all of your help.