I have since put on 1000 miles without incident since. Car is running very well.

Is it too much to hope that the ASR light staying on was a one time incident?

I note my local (non-dealer) mechanic who is reasonably good, did not want to touch the problem. My guess is he got painfully involved with other customers with an ASR light problem.

Is there a way I can pull the codes if it happens again without having to go to the dealer?