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engine light just came on in my g6 2007 code p1174
When the Check Engine Light (CEL) comes on, it means something wrong was detected, either with emissions or performance. When this happens, the computer will have a diagnostic code in memory that can be retrieved with an OBDII scanner. Auto Zone will scan and retrieve the diagnostic codes free of charge.
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A FLASHING check engine light typically means that something serious has been detected. If you don't have a way to connect to and read the computer diagnostic codes, you should take the vehicle somewhere that can. ASAP
When the light comes on it's telling you to read the engine diagnostic codes.
You should run a diagnostic tool on it to find out what's wrong. You can pick one up from minimania.com This diagnostic scanner will reset the light.
It is the port, where a diagnostic machine can be hooked up. The diagnostic will read codes from your vehicles computer. For instance if your check engine light comes on, you can plug the diagnostic machine into the data port and it will tell you why the check engine light came on so that you can get it fixed.
To tell you to read the diagnostic codes.
If a check engine light is flashing that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
Light can only be reset by the use of diagnostic equipment.
It requires that two terminals in the diagnostic connector be shorted and the engine run with an inductive timing light. As the engine computer can be damaged by the incorrect shorting of terminals I recommend getting a manual or a printout of a manual that shows the correct way to do this.
have an engine diagnostic check at an auto shop to find out what the problem may be.