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catliektheif · 11-21-2011, 07:00 PM

I only got 11k miles on her and ive noticed recently my CEL comes on for a split second while im accelerating -- almost so fast i think im imagining it. what could be the problem? has anyone heard of this or am i really just imagining things...

Betrivent · 11-21-2011, 07:08 PM

I've never heard of that.. have you modded the car in any way?

A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby · 11-21-2011, 07:42 PM

misfire

go get an OBD reader and look at the stored code. misfires blink when a misfire is detected. you are looking for a P0300,301,302 or 303 code for misfire.

DebbyM46227 · 11-21-2011, 09:23 PM

It's under warranty still, isn't it? Take it to the dealer.

catliektheif · 11-21-2011, 11:57 PM

all i've done is put in MI springs.. could it have to do with the fact that i need an alignment?

NZ-FE Vios · 11-22-2011, 12:26 AM

Did you not take advantage of the one free alignment from Toyota?

eTiMaGo · 11-22-2011, 12:45 AM

could be due to really crappy fuel too...

A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby · 11-22-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by catliektheif

all i've done is put in MI springs.. could it have to do with the fact that i need an alignment?

are you a master troll, or just an apprentice ?

marcus · 11-22-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by catliektheif

I only got 11k miles on her and ive noticed recently my CEL comes on for a split second while im accelerating -- almost so fast i think im imagining it. what could be the problem? has anyone heard of this or am i really just imagining things...

lol i bet you its not cel its probably your windshield washer fluid being low.. i had the same post at one point yellow light comes on during acceleration but ended up as the low washer fluid level light that comes on

JumpmanYaris · 11-22-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby

are you a master troll, or just an apprentice ?

Not everyone is as "intelligent" as you when it comes to cars

A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby · 11-22-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

Not everyone is as "intelligent" as you when it comes to cars

oh yeah I forgot...thanks for reminding me

what was I thinkin ?

I gave accurate and timely troubleshooting information, for troubleshooting step 1, and still get dogged

TRDMarty · 11-22-2011, 09:19 PM

Never heard of that

A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby · 11-22-2011, 09:38 PM

assuming everything on car is correct - it's the MIL and likely a misfire
assuming misinterpretation: low brake fluid or low washer fluid + inertia vs sensor

catliektheif · 11-25-2011, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by marcus

lol i bet you its not cel its probably your windshield washer fluid being low.. i had the same post at one point yellow light comes on during acceleration but ended up as the low washer fluid level light that comes on

This.

I said check engine, its maintenance required. Im sorry i wasted everyones time.

DebbyM46227 · 11-25-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by catliektheif

This.
I said check engine, its maintenance required. Im sorry i wasted everyones time.

I know the first time I saw my Maintenance Required light come on, I freaked. I was so used to seeing the CEL light come on on my old Cavalier, I have now become paranoid when any light comes on.

11-21-2011, 07:00 PM	#1
catliektheif Drives: 2010 5 Door Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 272	what the heck I only got 11k miles on her and ive noticed recently my CEL comes on for a split second while im accelerating -- almost so fast i think im imagining it. what could be the problem? has anyone heard of this or am i really just imagining things... __________________ lol okay

11-21-2011, 11:57 PM	#5
catliektheif Drives: 2010 5 Door Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 272	all i've done is put in MI springs.. could it have to do with the fact that i need an alignment? __________________ lol okay

11-22-2011, 12:45 AM	#7
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	could be due to really crappy fuel too... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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