If the check engine line is flashing then that means there is a real problem and you should have it looked at, But if the light is on and NOT flashing the it is most likely a problem with the emmisions system and most likely an oxygen sensor.
The check engine light on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee looks like this... Here is a link Check Engine Light It looks like a little yellow engine.
The check engine light comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, a check engine light is lit when there is a problem in the emissions or somthing that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions.
When my jeep cherokee alternator went bad, the check engine light came on and I didnt have a clue what was going on until my volt guage was reading in the red zone. When I replaced my alternator, the light went off. So in my opinion i wouldnt consider the check engine light as a alternator light.
That is a possibility.That is a possibility.
Yes, but with the provision that there are no problems as seen by the car's computer. Disconnect the negative battery cable for a couple of minutes then reconnect. This will erase any trouble codes stored in the computer. If everything is okay, the CHECK ENGINE light will stay off. If the computer sees a problem, the CHECK ENGINE light will come on again.
The check engine light on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee looks like this... Here is a link Check Engine Light It looks like a little yellow engine.
A flashing check engine light normally means you have a misfire.
the check engine light is blinking and my 03 Nissan exterra is running rough
No. It is illegal, will cause a check engine light and running problems.No. It is illegal, will cause a check engine light and running problems.
The check engine light comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, a check engine light is lit when there is a problem in the emissions or somthing that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions.
There are several reasons why a check engine light could be on a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport. A few reasons are a loose gas cap, spark plugs, or low oil.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. Have the code checked with a scanner.
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.
Disconnect the negative battery cable for about two minutes and that should reset your check engine light.
Running out of gas my certainly be a cause for the check engine light to come on. It could also be an assortment of other issues.
first check that engine oil is at proper level, if so it may be a bad oil presure sensor. fairly inexspensive fix
There is no check engine light fuse other than the instrument lights fuse. Check engine light is computer controlled. If it is on, it means the computer has detected a problem with the emissions system. Repair it and they will reset the light.