The first problem with my Genesis

[Soldier76]

I woke up this morning and started my car (getting ready for work) and my check engine light came on. I was hoping by the time I get off work that it will turn off, but to my dismay it didn't. So tomorrow I will be bringing it in to the dealership to find out the problem. I'll keep you guys and gals posted btw I have almost 3000 miles on my car and had it since April 4, 2009.

 

[danieltoye101@msn.com]

Have gotten gas lately? Sometimes a loose gas cap causes the engine light to come on. It's happen to me 3 times over the past 3 years.

 

[Soldier76]

I'm not ruling that out, but I did tighten it when I got off work though.

 

[Sayantsi]

Have gotten gas lately? Sometimes a loose gas cap causes the engine light to come on. It's happen to me 3 times over the past 3 years.

Did you get gas just before the light came on? The CEL is usually related to emissions controls, most often its the gas cap unless a system is not working properly.

 

[mikec]

As long as the light isn't blinking it's safe to continue driving the car... as told to me by a Hyundai service writer.

Many of the codes are "soft" errors: if the problem is repaired, the computer will cancel the light. However, it takes a few "cycles" to determine if the problem really is repaired. A cycle is basically starting the engine, driving a bit, shutting off the car again. Some errors need 2 cycles to clear, some require a few more. Others require the scan tool (code reader) to clear the error. Loose gas caps typically need 2 or 3 cycles to clear.

mike c.

 

[moose66]

Sounds familiar to me!

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=3606

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

Sounds familiar to me!

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=3606

Darn you! I wanted MikeC to repost his whole writeup on the CEL!

 

[Soldier76]

Great news it was my gas cap. I never thought that would be the problem, because I filled up 2 weeks ago. The check engine light remained solid and didn't flash at all. I also checked out the 2010 4.8 with Tech Package while I was there also. Me want one now, only thing I have to do is convince the Misses that we really need it. Any good pointers will be greatly appreciated.

 

[moose66]

Great news it was my gas cap. I never thought that would be the problem, because I filled up 2 weeks ago. The check engine light remained solid and didn't flash at all. I also checked out the 2010 4.8 with Tech Package while I was there also. Me want one now, only thing I have to do is convince the Misses that we really need it. Any good pointers will be greatly appreciated.

Rationale in the "urge " to change out model years? Is it the additional bells and whistles? Or did you drive it and discover, dare I say, improvements?

 

[Soldier76]

The suspension is a whole lot stiffer over bumps (meaning that it doesn't wobble around as much), but not that much of a difference from the 2009 in my opinion. I do like the bells and whistles, but decided to stay with my current "Genny".

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[Sayantsi]

The suspension is a whole lot stiffer over bumps (meaning that it doesn't wobble around as much), but not that much of a difference from the 2009 in my opinion. I do like the bells and whistles, but decided to stay with my current "Genny".

I went to pick up my permanent plates and drove a 2010 and thats about what i came away with - stiffer but pretty much the same, maybe a slimmer sway bar so it doesn't shimmy quite as much, but that was pretty minor.

 

[moose66]

Great insight Soldier76 and Sayantsi. I was curious about the "new and improved" 2010 sedan. I haven't had a chance to drive one, and have been trying not to look at the other section of this forum where the major perceived flaw has been hammered on a regular basis to see what the nay sayers are saying about the 2010. I think I am just fine, for now with my '09, flawed or not!