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If you have a dying catalytic converter or O2 sensor, some codes could be thrown such as 'P042' but then clear themselves after some time passes and the problem is no longer detected.
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Can a car be diagnosed even when the check engine light turns off?
yes it can. if the check engine light shuts off by itself then chances are either the trouble code is a soft code. A hard code will keep the check engine light on until the problem is fixed and the check engine light is reset.
Where or how do you reset the check engine light on 95 Geo Tracker?
on the driver side by the front speaker up underneath is a switch that turns off the check engine light.
Why the check engine light turns on and off by itself?
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.
How can the ECM be readjusted so that engine light turns off?
If the check engine/service engine light is on, the problem most likely isn't in the ECM. Get it fixed, and it should go off.
When it's warm check engine light turns on when it's frezzing it shuts off?
heat sensor
Is there a possibility that the service engine light turns on in a 2003 Mini because the headlights are out - if so will the service engine light turn off automatically when they are replaced?
The head lights have nothing to do with the check engine light.
How do you turn off the check engine light on a 2001 Honda Accord?
How do you turn off the check engine light on a 2001 honda accord?
Turning off check engine light on 1993 ford ranger?
Try disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes or so. Reconnect it and then start the vehicle and see if the light turns off.
How do you turn the check engine light off on 2004 corolla?
Here a answer maybe CHECK THE ENGINE:) the light will go off
How do you turn off the check engine light on a 1999 Toyota Camry?
To turn off the check engine light on a 1999 Toyota Camry you can disconnect the battery. This will only reset the check engine light. So if there is a persistant problem with the engine, the light is likely going to stay on. To turn off the check engine light on a 1999 Toyota Camry you can disconnect the battery. This will only reset the check engine light. So if there is a persistant problem with the engine, the light is likely going to stay on.
How do turn off the check engine light?
i can think of only one good way to turn the check light off ... you check the engine ... and get what needs to be fixed fixed ...
How do turn off check engine light?
i can think of only one good way to turn the check light off ... you check the engine ... and get what needs to be fixed fixed ...
