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Old 04-23-2004, 08:16 AM
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Check Engine warning light!!
1997 4runner limited V6, 88,000 miles: Check Engine warning light just came on. I check the gas cap, even put in new full tank. Light still on. Any suggestions before I must go to the dealership.... Could it be any number of sensors? Need Help.
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Try a local Auto Zone, they can pull the code for free.
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Quite often it is the Oxygen sensor. If so, it is ok to drive to the dealer or home to repair.

TDiddy, did you get your double-cab??
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No, I got a house instead.... A new 'yota will have to wait a while!
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Cool - the house is a much better investment, but the 'mods' aren't near as fun
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Originally Posted by paulmcb
1997 4runner limited V6, 88,000 miles: Check Engine warning light just came on. I check the gas cap, even put in new full tank. Light still on. Any suggestions before I must go to the dealership.... Could it be any number of sensors? Need Help.
Yeah I second the O2 sensor. 9 times out of 10 that's what it is.
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I had an O2 sensor go out on my '98 at around that same mileage.
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It's okay to drive with a check engine light on. A lot of people put the majority of the vehicle's miles on it with this light on (of course this doesn't apply to toyota owners).
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