answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to AutoZone or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What would cause your check engine light to come on in your 98 Chevy cavalier?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How do you replace the engine on a 1996 Chevy Cavalier?

check this site out


Why did the ets and check engine light came on together and the back of car jerked in 1996 cavalier?

ets and check engine light on in 98 Chevy cavalier


Where would cause the engine to rock hard when put into drive on a 2001 Chevy Cavalier?

You need to check all of the mounts. Get a manual to show you where they are.


Engine is running hot in my 1998 Chevy cavalier?

Did u check your enigine cooling fan?


2000 Chevy cavalier check engine light on?

could be the oxygen sensor. that's what it was on mine.


Can low fuel make the check engine light on a Chevy cavalier come on?

No, only a problem that effects emissions will set the check engine light.


How do you know if a head gasket is blown on a 1991 Chevy cavalier?

check engine oil for water and check radiator for oil


Why would the check engine soon light come on in an 2005 Chevy Cavalier?

If it is easy, your gas cap is not on correctly.


What is the cause of temp gage going up on 2005 Chevy Cavalier?

Engine overheating. Check the radiator for leaks in the hose pipe or radiator, otherwise the water pump is faulty and will need replacing


Why is your 1992 Cavalier check engine light on?

There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.


2004 cavalier check engine light?

There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.


Reset check engine light 1995 cavalier?

After repairing the cause of the code, you can clear it with a scan tool.