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Recently the check engine light came on and i realized that when i start the car there is a slight delay before engine responds.but car moves and drives fine
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The wrench means you need to service the engine ASAP. The check engine light has a lot to do with all the pollution control devices on the vehicle. It could be the fuel filter I always recommend to my customers to change them out on a diesel every 15,000 miles . It will save a lot of headaches.
If the jeep just cranks but doesn't start right away, you might have what is known as the 'delayed start check engine light problem'. Make sure the check engine light comes on, in the dash, before cranking. If the check engine light does not come on right away, then you do have the delayed start problem and the jeep ecu needs to be repaired.
This might sound strange, but check your stopping lights and make sure they're working. If I'm not mistaken, this model had a stop light "feature" that prevented the car from moving from the park position if required lights were blown out.
The other problem could be your pawl in the transmission. Sometimes, if you don't use your parking brake, a groove can shave into it. This is usually if you are often parking on an incline, in which you should use your parking brake to avoid pawl grinding.
I'm sure you checked for nobs or release buttons, but I figured I would mention it just in case. I know my car has one, but if you drive this car often...I'm sure you knew it was there to begin with.
2001 elantra gets 300 miles per tank of gas regular unleaded
slow to respond when accelerated 105 K original miles recently purchased
no check engine lights most parts look original engine revs up but tranny seems slow to respond?
Hello, there can be a couple things that might be of concern. Is it the 3.4 or 3.8L engine? While driving, does it feel like the transmission is shifting properly? If it feels like it jerks after a slight delay, its poss it may have a Mass Air Flow sensor that is failing. This sometimes sets a code, turning the check engine light on. With the 3.4 engine, there are 2 sensors that control spark and fuel. The first is the camshaft sensor, located just below the power steering pump, and can cause this concern. There is also a crankshaft sensor that is behind the harmonic balancer, may be at fault. The 3.8 engine also has similar sensors that could be the problem. You described that after it cools slightly that it will restart. This is a fairly easy condition for a good repair shop to diag. They will need to hook up a scanner and let what we call a "Heat soak" the engine to duplicate your concern. When the engine stalls, they can run a couple test to isolate the concern. An easy fix or repair for a Reputable shop.
Yes, it sounds like it burned the contact points in the dome light delay. They were never really designed to have the lights left on for that long (and being 13 years old, it has already had some usage before this)
The part you need is PRC9948G (I would double check that with your dealer).
It is the delay courtesy relay.
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