S15_Silvia Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Hey guys. Finally looking to purchase a vehicle for myself. Right now I'm looking at this S60 R, but the one pic of the instrument cluster *LOOKS* like it's showing a CEL. Obviously that could mean one of dozens of things on a modern vehicle. Should I avoid this one? Pic of said CEL, bottom right: 2016 Subaru BRZ | Sony XAV-AX100 | Rockford Fosgate DSM 4080 & DSM 40ix | On 6/6/2012 at 6:32 PM, 'LZTYBRN' said: 3. Don't put speakers outside the car unless you are the ice cream man. My feedback thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosgatefan821 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Do you have access to a code reader or even find out what the code is? 2007 Ford Ranger (ALL YET TO BE INSTALLED - DUE TO WORK SCHEDULES) K&N Performance Air Intake Massive Audio D2400 Mono Amplifier 2 Custom Built 8" Subwoofers in Ported Enclosure Pioneer AVH-P4400BH In Dash Double Din DVD Player (Video Bypassed) 4 - Pioneer TS-A6886R 6" X 8" 2 - SMD Heavy Duty Single ANL Fuse Blocks 2- Stinger SPP1200 Dry Cell Batteries JL AUDIO Interconnects 2/0 Gauge Big 3 ILL Customz 8 Spot Flat Lug Style Bolt Down Terminals ILL Customz 1/0 to 4 Gauge Power / Ground Reducers Factory Alternator __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2002 Cheverlot Monte Carlo SS - (Deceased) 2 - Rockford Fosgate Power 1501BD 1 - Rockford Fosgate Power 851x Rockford Fosgate Power 6 1/2 Components Rockford Fosgate Power 3 way 6x9 2 - JL Audio W7 13.5" Subwoofers (Sealed) Pioneer AVH-P4400BH In - Dash DVD Player Pioneer AVIC - U250 - Add-on GPS Navigation System Audio Control 6XS 4 Way Crossover / Line Driver Ohio Generator 200 Amp Alternator 3 - Stinger SPP1200 Batteries 1 - Optima D34/78 Battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 check engine light is an instant echeck fail so you wont be able to buy plates unless you live in the farmland or fix the light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt14 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Your right up my ally bro. Was a volvo tech for 9 years. First off , make sure its a check engine light and not the " service light". It would display a " Time for Maintenance" message in the lower left hand of the cluster. Will display for about a minute before shutting off every time the key is turned on. Also, check engine light can be for A LOT of things. Just to worn you, these cars can be MONEY PITS!!! If you have teh code scanned, I can more then likely direct you in the way of the repair. How many miles, year of the car is it? 2006 GMC YukonPioneer HU SHCA ran throughout Crescendo BC3500 One 18 AA Mayhem in a 4th order ZED Levithian 6 channel Rainbow Dual 6.5 comps ran Activehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155628-matt14s-yukon-mayhem-in-a-4th-ordernew-amps-and-bats/page-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15_Silvia Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 True. I'm probably going to check the car out tomorrow. It's very attractive because it's the 6 speed model...I'll probably nag the s*** out of the dealer if it is indeed a CEL. 2016 Subaru BRZ | Sony XAV-AX100 | Rockford Fosgate DSM 4080 & DSM 40ix | On 6/6/2012 at 6:32 PM, 'LZTYBRN' said: 3. Don't put speakers outside the car unless you are the ice cream man. My feedback thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1ghtsn1p3r Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 See if you can get codes pulled. A couple of years ago I test drove an 02 Blazer, and in the middle of my test drive, the entire dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. They wanted $3000 for it, but I KBB'd it when we went to look it over and it was really only $1200 in that condition. Took it back, said "not interested" and informed him that the CEL came on and he goes "that's normal for a car with that many miles". I basically told him to F off lol. Believe it or not, it was actually being sold at a repair shop. 2016 Ford Focus SE No build log yetDC Audio 1.2K2x DC Audio Level 2 10" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrzechNJ Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 get OBD and check the code.,. if you getting a good deal $50 wont make a difference.. sometimes Loud is NOT pretty Sounds like its safe to go ahead and bend that ass over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15_Silvia Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Your right up my ally bro. Was a volvo tech for 9 years. First off , make sure its a check engine light and not the " service light". It would display a " Time for Maintenance" message in the lower left hand of the cluster. Will display for about a minute before shutting off every time the key is turned on. Also, check engine light can be for A LOT of things. Just to worn you, these cars can be MONEY PITS!!! If you have teh code scanned, I can more then likely direct you in the way of the repair. How many miles, year of the car is it? It's a 2004 S60 R with about 101,000 on the odo. 2016 Subaru BRZ | Sony XAV-AX100 | Rockford Fosgate DSM 4080 & DSM 40ix | On 6/6/2012 at 6:32 PM, 'LZTYBRN' said: 3. Don't put speakers outside the car unless you are the ice cream man. My feedback thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osiris10012 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 If you dont have access to a scanner. See if you can take it for a test drive and swing buy a local auto parts store so they can read the code its throwing for free. Then make the call depending on the issue at hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt14 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 The engine are solid on those. Transmissions are pretty solid too. If the clutch needs to be repalced at any time $$$$$$. It has a dual mass flywheel and cannot resurface the flywheel like a traditional flywheel( $1000 for the parts alone and about 10hours in labor). Also common problems, radiator leaks passenger side lower tank, control arm bushings break, strut mounts, struts leak,BRAKES!!!! ( and these have stock Brembo brakes and also very expensive ), AWD transfer case leaks, goes through tires pretty quickly. Not trying to spook you, but just tryingelp you to out. Scan the code and let me know. If possible, have it scanned and a printout of the codes stored from Volvo. They are weird about codes and have a lot of manufacturere specific codes 2006 GMC YukonPioneer HU SHCA ran throughout Crescendo BC3500 One 18 AA Mayhem in a 4th order ZED Levithian 6 channel Rainbow Dual 6.5 comps ran Activehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155628-matt14s-yukon-mayhem-in-a-4th-ordernew-amps-and-bats/page-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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