2000 Jaguar S-Type Check Engine Light

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2000S-TYPE
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My engine light came on yesterday on my 2k/stype. It has 37,882 miles, and as far as I can tell its running fine. Can someone tell me if this has happened to them and if so what you did to get it fix. I would hate to have to drive 2.5 hours to my closest jag dealer for something that I may be able to do myself.
Any help is greatly appreciated thanks.
Apr 11, 2006 at 4:07 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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those lights come on if there is a problem. Check the gas cap to be sure it is on all the way, if not the car needs to be scanned
Apr 25, 2006 at 9:52 AM
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Auto zone will run a computer check for free. ithere not alwasy right but they can give you a good idea. try that.
May 24, 2006 at 3:00 PM
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It can be one of two things. Either your gas cap...because there is a recall on a redesigned gas cap around your year model. Most of the time if the car is running well but the light comes on it is an EVAP code usually a very small leak.
Oct 17, 2006 at 5:20 PM
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Confirm the gas cap is fully tightened and check whether a redesigned gas cap recall applies. If the light remains, have the computer scanned for codes; a small EVAP leak is a common cause when the car otherwise runs normally.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Jaguar S-Type with about 37,882 miles reported a check engine light while the car continued to run normally and asked whether a dealer visit was necessary. Experts advised checking that the gas cap is fully seated, noting a redesigned gas cap recall around that model year, and having the codes scanned. A free parts-store scan was suggested, with a small EVAP leak identified as the usual cause when the car runs well.

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