My check engine light just came on and i'm wondering if anyone can tell me what my first step would be to figure out how to fix this the less expensive way. i have a 2001 E320 72,000 miles

 

Where are you located?Let's take it from there.
ohlord

 

I'm in Hayward, Ca...

 

Take your car to an"AutoZone" storeand get the OBB-II codes pulled; they will do this for free.

Post the codes here exactly, as read, and we will help.

There are plenty of AutoZone stores around in the East Bay.

Good luck,

JR

 

Thanks i'll do that today...

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta..._stores.taf#CA
scanner#94169 is $39. If autozone changed their policy.HB will meet its internet price if you take the ad in.
As above get the codes and post them,someone will have the best solution at the least cost out of pocket.
JUst don't worry and run to a repair shop or the dealer,you most likely can fix it yourself!!!
ohlord

 

It's still free to use their OBD II reader at Autozone.

 

My check engine light is on as well. According to the codes, the #6 cylinderfuel mix is wrong or something along those lines, so the car sputters every so often. Oh yeah, the light goes off during cold weather and comes back on when it's warm. Any suggestions on how to fix it?

 

rafaelm: How about posting the actual code, instead of an "or something along those lines" interpretation. No offense, but you really don't want a "or something along those lines" solution, do you?

Take care,

JR

 

None taken, I'll take the car to the Autozone near my house and have them plug it in. You're absolutely right an "along those lines solution" is not really what I'm looking for.

Thanks!