I tried to do a search, but all I got was 6 pages of this forum.

My check engine light came on while idling. This is the second time it has happened in a month. The first time happened right after I refueled the car. I thought that I did not tighten the gas cap enough and disregarded it. The light did not reset itslef as the manual stated. So, I disconnnected the battery and all was fine until today. The light came on again, and then the car began idling hard. The car did not drive smoothly either.

 

Its probably your 02 sensor. But it depends on how many mile you have in the car.

 

jumper the OBD2 port and count the flahes and get back to us.

Trey

 

Check Engine, or Maint Reqd? Stupid thing to ask, as you probably know the difference, but my friend didn't and said it was his check engine light also. anyway, quick fix, if it is maintenance required light, underneath your steering column, on the right hand side, is a button. Push and hold for five seconds. That light won't flash or come on again for another 15,000 mi.

 

He is throwing code 14 Idle Air Controler (IAC) unplugged or defective . . .

 

My car is closing in on 10K miles. I haven't had a chance to pop the hood and start poking around yet. I am afraid that my ground wiring kit that I install about a month ago may be contributing to the problem.

 

My Maint REQD came on :shock: . What Maintanence has to be done to my R? If any can respond that would be great.
Peas

 

Maint required light comes on every 7500 miles regardless of anything else. You should reset it and change your oil if needed. Depending on the actual mileage of the car other regualr maintenance might need yto be done.

Trey

 

I have 56K on my R and i've just change the oil...So you're saying nothing is there to check or anything else?
Thanks

 

You should be doing a lot of other stuff that you're not, such as changing your tranny oil, adjusting your valves, bleading your clutch and brakes, amongst many other things.

As far as the service engine soon light goes, believe it or not, there is actually a button beneath the dash that if you hold while turning the key on accesory mode, should get rid of the light.

As far as a code 14, the IACV in ITRs are notorious for going bad, especially id you screw with your idle via the screw near your your map sensor. Eventually the motors in them go bad, some cars it takes 250,000 miles, some it only takes 25,000 miles, you never really can tell.

Either way, they're just two bolts, a coolant hose, and a plug to replace, not a hard thing.

Good Luck,
Aj