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1QWIKBIRD · 08-08-2008, 09:31 PM

On my way to Giants stadium autox today I stopped and filled on the Turnpike. The gas jockey didn't put my gas cap on right and as a result my SES light tripped on when I got back on the TP. When I got to Giants stadium I put the cap on correctly after realizing it was the cause. But computer didn't reset (3 on off cool down cycles?) itself until I was on my way home at the end of the day. So during the autox I ran with SES light on and the car felt down on power, just slightly, not smooth and rev happy like usual.

So either I am losing my mind or SES light was putting the engine in some sort of limp mode and robbing power from the firechicken.

Still a good day at the autox though......

Chris

08-08-2008, 09:31 PM	#1
1QWIKBIRD 11 Second Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton Twp, NJ Posts: 855 iTrader: (5)	Does the SES light cause the computer to pull timing or fuel? On my way to Giants stadium autox today I stopped and filled on the Turnpike. The gas jockey didn't put my gas cap on right and as a result my SES light tripped on when I got back on the TP. When I got to Giants stadium I put the cap on correctly after realizing it was the cause. But computer didn't reset (3 on off cool down cycles?) itself until I was on my way home at the end of the day. So during the autox I ran with SES light on and the car felt down on power, just slightly, not smooth and rev happy like usual. So either I am losing my mind or SES light was putting the engine in some sort of limp mode and robbing power from the firechicken. Still a good day at the autox though...... Chris __________________ 1999 Formula 6spd (The driver) 1997 2500 Ext. Cab Dodge 4x4 CTD 5spd (The Earth Mover) 1970 Nova 5spd (The toy)