Ask Your Car Question. Car Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Car Question?)

2001 CHRYSLER LHS 6 CYLINDER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ...
Sent to Car Experts August 25 07:53 PM

2001 CHRYSLER LHS 6 CYLINDER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVEN AFTER RESETTING IT WITH THE COMPUTER CODE. WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO FIX IT.

 

Optional Information:
2001 Chrysler lhs 6 cylinder

Already Tried:
replaced the hi and low switch had the car serviced and replaced all the sensors, and added a new filter, changed the oil, and replaced the converter

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $9
Info Request
August 25 7:55 PM (2 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
REPLIED to Info RequestCheck Mark
What is the code?? How does it run?

If this helps PLEASE hit the ACCEPT button and Please Give POSITIVE FEEDBACK!! BONUSES WELCOMED!Thanks
Picture
MechanicMan -- Master Auto Tech98% Positive Feedback on 664 Car Accepts
Master Auto Technician 28yrs Electrical and Mechanical experience
Answer
August 25 8:02 PM (6 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
THIS ANSWER IS LOCKED!
You can view this answer by clicking here to Register or Login and paying $3.
Picture
Hammer Time -- L1 Master Technician98% Positive Feedback on 2716 Car Accepts
ASE Mastertech with Adv level Engine performance cert.
Reply
August 25 8:41 PM (39 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
Reply to MechanicMan's Post: code 1 read po455 and i replaced a busted vacuum hose.
code 2 read po456 all i did was reset it.
code 3 read po442 all i did was reset it.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
August 25 8:50 PM (9 minutes and 1 second later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark

Your getting all evaporative emissions codes. They all refer to the vapor control system of the fuel tank. The tank is a pressurized system and it tests itself to see if it's holding pressure. Your's is setting codes for both a big leak and a small leak. The most common cause of the is a bad gas cap or just not tightening it securely.

If this doesn't fix your problem, they will have to use a machine that pumps smoke into the system to find the leak.



If I was helpful, please click the ACCEPT
button.
Picture
Hammer Time -- L1 Master Technician98% Positive Feedback on 2716 Car Accepts
ASE Mastertech with Adv level Engine performance cert.
Reply
August 25 9:33 PM (43 minutes and 3 seconds later)
         
Reply to Hammer Time's Post: I REPLACED THE GAS CAP ONE MONTH AGO, SOMETIMES WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY, THE GAGES DROP TO ZERO FOR JUST A FRACTION OF A SECOND AND RESUME WHERE THEY WERE. INCLUDING THE FUEL GAGE, THIS IS WHY I REPLACED THE CAP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
August 25 9:37 PM (3 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark
Like I told you, if the cap is not the problem, you going to have to use a smoke machine too find the leak.

If I was helpful, please click the ACCEPT
button.
Picture
Hammer Time -- L1 Master Technician98% Positive Feedback on 2716 Car Accepts
ASE Mastertech with Adv level Engine performance cert.
Reply
August 25 9:41 PM (3 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
Reply to Hammer Time's Post: I'LL TAKE CHRYSLER TO AUTOZONE AND DO THE CHECK, OVER THE WEEKEND, AND SIGN BACK IN ON MONDAY AND POST A REPLY IF THATS POSSIBLE.THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP. CRYSTALCHRYSLER
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
August 25 9:44 PM (3 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark
Unless your just checking the codes again, autoZone can't do anything for you. You'll have to find a shop that has a smoke maching and they are rare.

If I was helpful, please click the ACCEPT
button.
Picture
Hammer Time -- L1 Master Technician98% Positive Feedback on 2716 Car Accepts
ASE Mastertech with Adv level Engine performance cert.
Reply
August 25 9:48 PM (4 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
Reply to Hammer Time's Post: OKAY, I MISUNDERSTOOD WHAT AUTOZONE WOULD DO. I CAN USE A REFERRAL FOR THE SMOKE TEST IF POSSIBLE, LOCATED CLOSEST TO HESPERIA,SO CAL USA 92345.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
August 25 9:52 PM (3 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark
The only ones I know of will be the dealer but I'm in South Florida so I'm not at all familiar with your area.

If I was helpful, please click the ACCEPT
button.
Picture
Hammer Time -- L1 Master Technician98% Positive Feedback on 2716 Car Accepts
ASE Mastertech with Adv level Engine performance cert.
Reply
August 25 9:57 PM (5 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
Reply to Hammer Time's Post: THE DEALER WAS MY LAST OPTION, BUT ON THE OTHER HAND, THE CHRYSLER HAS NEVER BEEN SERVICED ANYWHERE ELSE,I WAS HOPING TO SAVE A FEW DOLLARS BY USING YOUR SERVICE.ANYWAY, THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR TIME WITH MY QUESTION. I'LL BE BACK ONLINE MONDAY WITH THE RESULTS AND GO FROM THERE.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the JustAnswer service comes from those individuals, not from JustAnswer, and that JustAnswer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on JustAnswer are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. JustAnswer is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

JustAnswer > Car Repair