I got similar problem with my Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8l petrol year 2000 after i bought it.
i was looking through car and final i found that one of four coil spark plug ends was broken. i replace coil pack and now everything is perfect. drive as a new!
but also could be problem with fuel system - need to check that!
Disconnecting the battery cable for a few minutes will reset the check engine light. If the light comes back on you will have to get the issue fixed or it will keep coming on.
why do check engine light comes on
Every vehicle has warning lights to inform the driver of things going on. The check engine light comes on because there is something going wrong with the engine.
It means that your relay is out, and has to be replaced with a new one, and once its been replaced, your check engine light will turn off in about 20 minutes or so.
It means your engine needs attention.
You can reset the check engine light on a 2005 Honda Pilot by disconnecting the battery for a few minutes. If it comes back on, you need to take it to have it checked or reset by a mechanic.
Simple. Remove battery cables and wait 15 minutes. If light comes back on check code and repair.
A reset Engine Service Light comes on when an issue comes up with in the engine. This light can be reset by a tech or by fixing the problem.
I have a 98 mystique, and when the check engine light comes on, I simply disconnect the positive battery terminal for a couple of minutes. When I replace it, the check engine light is cleared. It resets the computer.
There are dozens of things that turn the light on. TAke it to auto zone and have the codes read.
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.
No, the check engine light comes on when the computer detects a malfunction and sets a code.No, the check engine light comes on when the computer detects a malfunction and sets a code.