check engine light

[Grandprixgt001]

hey! i just bought a 01 grandprix gt and the check engine light came on. what do you think it is? its running fine. also how high does the engine temp gauge sit at?

[chris99gtp]

go to a local parts store and have them scan it for free. and it depends on what thermostat you have.

[mystic231]

what do you think it is?

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If the car is running fine it's probably emission control related and may even go away on it's own. Have an auto parts store check it for free or purchase a Kiwi PLX Devices unit & the Torque app for your Android phone and you can check it yourself.

also how high does the engine temp gauge sit at?

If it's the stock T-stat iit's set for 195 degrees F; not sure what that is in degrees C.

[TexasTanker19kilo20]

Gotta love that Torque App., reads and clears codes and you can monitor the engine with it.

[BillBoost37]

I know...it's time to get that code read. Seriously..with the info you gave us.. it could be anything at all.

[00GT]

hey! i just bought a 01 grandprix gt and the check engine light came on. what do you think it is? its running fine. also how high does the engine temp gauge sit at?

I think it's a light on the dash. AutoZone will scan your car for free and tell you the code.