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engine light?

2.9K views 6 replies 4 participants last post by  HP11  
#1 ·
Just bought a 2005 gto with 11k miles. And when i turn the key to the on position where all the lights are one such as the battery light engine light and other lights, i turn the key back to the off position the engine light remains on for about a minute. The engine light doesnt come on when im driving just when i turn the key on then right back off it stays on for a little bit. Any ideas? thanks guys.
 
#2 ·
I'm not sure what you mean by 'ideas'. My 05 does that and I also noticed the same thing in others I looked at before buying mine so I would think it's normal. I actually think that's part of the 'pre-flight' check. By turning the car on without starting it and then turning it off interrupts that check and the CEL stays on long enough to reset.
 
#7 ·
Isn't that 8+ year old answer satisfactory? I thought it was and neither of the others in the thread seem to come her any longer........