Could remote starter/kill switch cause CEL?

[lord_galathon]

On my 98 Sidekick, when I first got it after about 2 weeks the CEL came on, I reset it, (didn't read it) then I disabled my remote starter/kill switch (Autostart) by using the hidden switch and the CEL didn't come back all summer.

I don't care much for the kill switch device as I use a club on these trucks, also I had no need for the remote starting feature in the summer and only have one keyfob (remote control).

Now, the fall is coming fastly, so I decided to reenable the Autostart, so on the day I switched it back on, after a few hours of driving around, the CEL came back.

I reset it (didn't read it) and it's since come back twice, I've reset it both times and it seems to go away for a few days then comes back.

At first I suspected the gasoline cap as it always seems to happen when the gas is just around 1/4 full.

But the coincidence is too beautiful.

I've already ordered an OBDII scanner online (40$) but I was wondering if a remote starter/kill switch can cause a CEL.



Incidentally, the truck runs just fine regardless of the Check Engine Light status.

[jtgh]

pull code
no it shouldn't but that depends on how the person put it in. some, just hack in anywhere.

That's the purpose of the system OBD2, is to keep you informed of pending problems.
kinda like a Doctor in your back pocket.

saying, stay away from that girl........
sorry one track mind. No pun.