You will need to take it somewhere that has a scan tool that can read the code then erase it. If something is wrong (a bad sensor,etc.) the light will come back on.
Once this lamp is triggered by a fault, you will need to have a diagnostic tool to plug into the diagnostics plug to clear the fault.
You clear the light with an OBD2 scan tool after the problem that set the light and fault code has been repaired.
With a scan tool after repairing the cause of the fault code.With a scan tool after repairing the cause of the fault code.
The check engine light is an indicator that the computer has detected a fault in one or more of the electronic components. Use a code scanner to figure out what is wrong.
Some of the better code scanners allow you to read the diagnostic codes as well as turn off the fault indicator light once the problem is solved. Borrow, rent or buy a code scanner to find out what's going on an to clear the code.
According to my little book the car with a spanner is the indicator for the engine electronics and immobilizer. It should go out after the engine has started, if not you may have an electronic fault logged on the ECU
there's about 300-400. you need to be more specific. there are fault codes for the engine, transmission, air bag, anti-lock, body controller, etc, etc. a fault code is recorded by one of the computers and turns on a malfunction indicator to warn the driver of a problem.
That is the indicator that the engine computer has detected a malfunction in the electronic throttle control system. The engine computer will have set a fault code that can be read with a scan tool.
you will need to plug in an obd diagnostic scanner to read the fault codes then clear them which will turn off the light
Plug a laptop or code reader into the diagnostics socket, find out what the fault is, or was, clear the fault if it's still on or cancel the alarm thereby turning out the fault light if it's just a transitory fault which has already cleared. If you're in the AA or RAC, call 'em out to do it.
It is a fault indicator usually for an engine or cat fault. If the light does not go off in a couple of days. You will need to get it checked out by a professional. If the light goes out after a day or to, no futher action will be needed, by for peace of mind maybe get it checked out. They can plug something into the on-board computer to check exactly what the fault is. Drive carefully, whilst you have this problem as it can casue major damage in the long run.
The check engine light is an indicator that the computer has detected a fault. At this point you can't know what the fault is until you connect a computer diagnostic code scanner. You can borrow, rent or buy a code scanner from most auto parts retailers and some of them will even help you connect it and figure out what it means.