That means the engine is over heating for some reason.
To troubleshoot an engine management light on a VW Golf a diagnostic light is recommended. The test will display any malfunction codes it reads from the engine computer.
it reads if your motor is knocking. say bad rod bearings or loose valves. it will kick your check engine light on if it reads knock from the motor.
A Chrysler 300 dashboard malfunction indicator light is another form of the check engine light. This light appears of the dash when the engines computer reads a problem in the engine.
If the service engine light keeps coming on and the code reads?æevap?æ?ævacuum that means the part needs to be replaced. A auto shop can help take care of the repairs.
Fill the power steering reservoir until the dipstick in it reads full.
There is a failure in the oxygen sensor heater.
ive been lucky enough to have driven a few of these vehicles. The "check engine light" is usually on the left side of the dashboard indicators and is actually a small message that reads "service engine soon".
You need to test/replace the knock sensor. ireplaced it already.
The heater core will not have an effect on the check engine light. See related question below for more info on misfires and engine light.
Go to the engine oil life display. Hold the display button in until the engine oil life reads 100 percent. Release the button and the service light will go off.
try a computer link device ,not only can you turn off the light but you read what is causeing the light to come on .it hooks up to the cars computer and reads for problems with the engine. they're not cheap but you can rent them at most auto part stores.
Completed a 2000 Olds Baravada 4.3 full tune up and now the check engine lights reads p0203 2 cylinder misfire. Replaced #2 cylinder plug, thought bad plug. Engine light still on. It was not on prior to tune up.