360 Check Engine Light

My 2003 360 Spider was running fine and still is, but the orange engine light (check engine) came on two days ago and remains lit. The car seems to run fine but a few days ago, there was alot of smoke when I started the car in the morning. Wonder if that is what caused the light to come on. I have no problems starting the car nor the performance of the car. It is such a pain in the ass to take it to the dealer I decided to ask if anyone on this forum might know if this is a common problem or if there is a quick fix, or whether I really need to take it in to the service shop. Thank you in advance for all of your help.

GLC

 

I did get gas. I will check the gas cap and will let you know. I did not get an oil change. I will keep my fingers crossed. Thanks a million for the advise. Hope it works.

Gus

 

No, I don`t think so. I did tighten the gas cap and the light is still on so I drove it to the nearest gas station and the light is still on. I hope you guys are not joking with me and are making me run around like a monkey. I also shut the electrical system down by turning the knob in the front bonnet. Now I got a different problem. The radio will not work without a code. How do I get the radio working?

Gus

Maybe its time for me to trade this in. Its that time. I had the car since last August.

 

Thanks you so very much and thank you Modenafan and everyone else that responded. It did work. I did not expect such a quick response from you guys and you guys saved me a trip to the service department. I did find the code in the owner`s manual. Again, I appreciate the sincererity and the quick response. I am really ignorant when it comes to cars. The only thing I really know is how to buy them and fuel them and that is it. First time in my life that I corrected a problem on a car thanks to you guys. The only reason I took action is because I am in my vacation home in Wisconsin and there is nobody really to contact that I know. Owe you guys a beer (many beers, Hell I will get you guys f$cked up) when you guys are in my neck of the woods. Thanks again.

Gus

 

When it rain, it pours. I tried to take out my Diablo Roadster for the first time and the car does not make it 100 feet and find out it needs a new clutch slave. Take out the Barchetta but cannot trust it with the weather forecasting rain on and off. Take the Gallardo out and after 100 miles the clutch goes bad. Had it towed to Lamborghini Chicago. Figure I will take the 360 out for the weekend to my Wisconsin home and the damn light comes on. I was contemplating whether to get the thing towed or check out Fchat. Got lucky and do really appreciate your diagnosis. Thanks again.