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    Default My "quick fix for "check engine" light

    My “quick fix” for a flashing “check engine” light

    After 7 years and 77,000 miles I thought I knew “Trixy” my 2013 ST Limited.
    But that isn’t always the case with an electronic personality such as Nanny.
    Recently each time I started and traveled with Trixy I got a flashing or constant
    Check engine light. In the past these would go away after a few starts.
    But not recently. I called my friendly mechanic who said that without the
    software he couldn’t help. That meant a trip to the dealer 35 miles away.
    Should I ride it or tow it? How would I get home if repair was necessary?
    With Sunday football in mind, I hopped on Trixy for a short hop for half time
    junk food. As I got to the store, for some reason I don’t understand, I took
    the key with me into the store. When I returned to head home, I put the key
    in Trixy, started her and NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I stopped and started
    three times and no check engine light. I laughed to myself all the way home.
    I never take the key out of Trixy. I live in an elderly condo complex with
    underground parking and mostly older women as neighbors so never felt it
    necessary. Also when parking away from home, I always felt that only
    other Spyder owners could start the Spyder. But never too old to learn,
    I now will take the key out every time I leave it.
    I hope my “quick fix” will help someone else.

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    Well that was an easy fix.

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    Default Wonderful Spyder

    .... Well another fine story with a great ending.
    Remember to always remove your Spyder key and keep it in the house. Just a little piece of mind too.

    Cell phones are sometimes funny. I had
    always turned off my cell phone while charging. Yesterday I didn't and my phone was not working. I turned it off and then on. Bingo the cell phone is working fine. Just a thought for you and your phone.

    Stay Healthy. ....
    ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH A SPYDER
    Ryde with a Friend and be Safe

    My Spyder .....'Little Blue-Boy'
    2016 RT Limited , Orbital Blue

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