Ion Message Center

Had a "moment" tues.,leaving work,was driving,then the 'SERVICE
VEHICLE" starts to flash!!.I'm like"No way!",just had the bushing
replaced last week.So,I drive home-20 miles-car runs ok,stopped to get
groceries,started Ion again & it ran normal,message center had all the
regular stuff on it,this doesn't make sense.

The PCM (computer) cannot read suspension (ie bushings) problems, only
engine problems. Seems your problem is intermittent or may be a warning of
future problem, but to be on the safe side, best to take it in and have the
computer code professionally read so a mechanic can tell what is going on
and why the light came on.

marx404

You do not provide any basic information like year, engine, mileage, last
tuned date, any other preventative maintenance done and when. These could
help to narrow the problem. That said, it sounds like something is failing
or not operating as designed since the engine computer has sensed an error
condition. Given you did not notice any drivability problems, I'd suspect
something simple, like maybe a clogged EGR valve, or possibly worn out spark
plugs or ignition wires.

Good luck in identifying the problem. If the check engine light comes and
stays on, then you can query the computer to get the error code and
hopefully identify why it was illuminated.

Bob

> wrote in message
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> Had a "moment" tues.,leaving work,was driving,then the 'SERVICE
> VEHICLE" starts to flash!!.I'm like"No way!",just had the bushing
> replaced last week.So,I drive home-20 miles-car runs ok,stopped to get
> groceries,started Ion again & it ran normal,message center had all the
> regular stuff on it,this doesn't make sense.

Sorry ,it's hard to go into detail when typing.I know the buhing
wasn't related to the message center,I was stating I just was at
Saturn FOR the bushing a week earlier.I don't want to go back that
soon.If that message center is reading normal,theres no reason to go
back.One other thing,before I restarted at the grocery,I checked the
gas cap to see if it was secure,you dont think that could of been the
problem?.On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:04:13 -0600, "Bob Shuman"
> wrote:

>You do not provide any basic information like year, engine, mileage, last
>tuned date, any other preventative maintenance done and when. These could
>help to narrow the problem. That said, it sounds like something is failing
>or not operating as designed since the engine computer has sensed an error
>condition. Given you did not notice any drivability problems, I'd suspect
>something simple, like maybe a clogged EGR valve, or possibly worn out spark
>plugs or ignition wires.
>
>Good luck in identifying the problem. If the check engine light comes and
>stays on, then you can query the computer to get the error code and
>hopefully identify why it was illuminated.
>
> Bob
>
> wrote in message
.. .
>> Had a "moment" tues.,leaving work,was driving,then the 'SERVICE
>> VEHICLE" starts to flash!!.I'm like"No way!",just had the bushing
>> replaced last week.So,I drive home-20 miles-car runs ok,stopped to get
>> groceries,started Ion again & it ran normal,message center had all the
>> regular stuff on it,this doesn't make sense.
>

Yes, a loose gas cap could set a code.

> wrote in message
...
> One other thing,before I restarted at the grocery,I checked the
> gas cap to see if it was secure,you dont think that could of been the
> problem?.On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:04:13 -0600, "Bob Shuman"

I'll be a dirty bird!,the systems that sensitive!.On Sat, 29 Jan 2005
21:05:10 -0600, "Bob Shuman" > wrote:

>Yes, a loose gas cap could set a code.
>
> wrote in message
.. .
>> One other thing,before I restarted at the grocery,I checked the
>> gas cap to see if it was secure,you dont think that could of been the
>> problem?.On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:04:13 -0600, "Bob Shuman"
>