autozone will do it for you for free.
If it is a U.S. car then it is an OBDII compliant vehicle and the codes can be read with an OBDII scan tool.
TAke it to auto zone and have the codes read for free/
A 1998 uses OBD-II - you will need to use a newer scanner. Eric You can purchase a code scanner from any of the DIY auto parts stores. They include the instruction book and a list of codes.
1. read out the error codes 2. (sometimes, either restart the engine OR disconnect the battery.
You need to hook the computer up to a scan tool to read the codes. That will tell you why the light is on.
how do you read transmission codes in a 94 vw jetta?
You should have the codes read to see whats wrong.
There is something wrong. Go to auto zone and have the codes read for free.
The computer maintains fault codes for several of the vehicle's subsystems. The Autozone code scanner may only read engine fault codes while the computer is able to report problems on the engine, transmission brakes, traction control and possibly other subsystems. No doubt, there are code scanners that can read your code and tell you what's wrong. But maybe the one at Autozone is just the wrong code scanner to find out what's wrong with your vehicle. If all else fails, take it to Saturn, but there should be a few shops in your area that can read the code for you.
How to read check engine codes on a 1999 chev 1500 suburban.
One can read the check engine codes without hiring a professional by checking the car manual. All car manuals describe how to read the codes for that car.
With a scan tool.