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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 a parts store 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. A flashing light is usually an indication of a misfire.
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Can you drive your truck 2003 Chevy Silverado with the check engine light on?
Yes but, if the light is flashing no.
What if service engine light is blinking on a Chevy silverado?
Normally a flashing check engine light means you have a misfire. Do not ignore this as an engine misfire will damage the O2 sensor and the catalytic converter which are very expensive to replace. Have this repaired immediately.
1998 Buick century service engine light flashing?
A person needs to pay attention to their warning lights. If a service engine light is flashing, this means that there is a problem within the engine.
1991 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 flashing service engine light?
The service engine soon light flashes when the computer senses a fault and sets a diagnostic code. Most auto parts stores will read this code for free and tell you what may be causing the problem.
Your service engine light is flashing?
An engine cylinder misfire has been detected
Service engine soon light 2001 Silverado?
The vehicle is due a service soon
How do you enter the radio code?
= Service Engine Soon flashing light and Trac Off light on =
How do you reset service engine soon light on 2001 Chevrolet silverado?
That requires an OBDII engine scanner.
Service engine light soon is flashing on 1997 geo tracker?
If the service engine soon light is flashing on the 1997 Geo Tracker, you might have a sensor that has been activated because your vehicle is due to be serviced. You could also have a sensor that is malfunctioning.
What harm or danger could occur by driving while service engine light is on steady?
You can drive the car but should have the vehicle checked soon as possible. BUT if the service engine soon light is flashing, stop the vehicle when it is safe to do so then shut off the engine immediately. If you continue to drive the vehicle with the service engine soon light flashing you will do catastrophic damage to the catalytic converter(s).
Why is your Nissan largo check engine light flashing?
The check engine light is flashing due to a problem with the emission system. I flashing check engine light usually indicates a random engine misfire.
How do you reset the service engine soon light on a 2001 silverado?
engine code reader go to autozone its free tgere
