"IYM" <s u N > wrote in message
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> don't be shocked, but this is an actual post in this near-dead group! LOL
>
> I've googled this problem out on the web and have not found anything
> similar, so I've turned here in hopes that some of the knowledgeable
> people are still lurking around and can help me out....
>
> '06 Vue, 4 cyl, 5-speed, 80K miles, no history of problems with the
> exception of the front wheel bearings.
>
> The check engine light (yellow silhouette my wife says looks like a
> tranny) is coming on and off sporadically. Stays on for 30 miles goes off
> for a day or two, comes back on. In addition, When sitting at a light or
> in traffic, when the cooling fan turns on & off, the traction control
> light comes on and off with it. Now with the check engine light on, I
> went to have the codes read. Looking over the guy's shoulder, the engine
> light is blaring away on the dash, and his code reader says "no codes".
>
> Does a faulty gas cap trip the engine light? If so, would it come up as a
> code to be read? Is there anyone who knows if there is a history of
> electrical problems with the Vue, like shorts? My father also has a '06
> Vue and the dealer told him there was a recall on the gas cap and replaced
> it. I never received anything regarding a recall. Was there one for this
> anyone knows of? Any ideas what my dash issues are?
>
> Lot of questions, I know - but thanks in advance...
>
> IYM
>

Sorry - Was having problems posting and the next thing you know, there are
three of them - my appologies...

IYM