if you take the car to autozone, they should be able to check it for you with a scanner. if not, then you should take it to a Pontiac or any GM dealership.
i had the codes checked in my 97 grand am gt 2.4 and they told me it was one or all of the following.
1. oxygen sensor (o2) defective
a. poor connection @ the o2 sensor
b. check circuit-fuse
2. knock sensor
a. defective
b. check connector and wiring sensor
c. engine mechanical condition- knock or rattle in engine
d. low fuel- pressure
3. coolant temp always low
a. check coolant level
b. thermostat defective
c. ect (engine coolant temprature) sensor defective
4. evap (evaporation emission system) small leak no/ flow condition
a. defective or loose fuel cap
b. evap canister or hose cracked-not connected
c. purge or vent solenoid defective
d. vacuum leak at engine
hope this helps you out
There are multiple reasons. Have the ECU scanned and that will tell you where to start looking and what part is being effected.
check engine
take it to the autozone they check the engine light for free
On a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer : The " CHECK ENGINE " warning light is just to the left of the battery voltage gauge
If the check engine light is blinking that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
If the check engine light is blinking that means that an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
and what code does the check engine light say ? go by autozone they will check it for free and get the code.
If a check engine light is appearing when the car starts then the ECU is receiving an alert from somewhere in the engine. The computer should receive a diagnostic test which will provide an answer as to why the check engine light appeared on the 1997 Honda Civic.
Yes.
Not in Massachusetts
A flashing check engine light is an indication of a misfire.
Emmissions problem. HAVE THE ENGINE CHECKED!