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lots of things from a loose gas cap to a misfire

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Q: What are the reasons why a check engine light would come on?
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What are some reasons an engine light would come on?

my check engine light came on and would go off, come back on again. when i had it checked, it was my gas cap, it was leaking.


Why would the check engine light come on in a 2002 Chevy Malibu?

The light could come on for a number of reasons. The vehivle would have to be hooked up to a scanner to determine the engine code or codes. After you determine the codes you can isolate and fix the probelem. If the check engine light is on there will be a computer code that will appear on the scanner.


What reasons can cause a check engine light to remain lit?

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Why would the cam sensor turn on check engine light?

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Why would check engine light come on Toyota Camry 2001?

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Can low gas cause a check engine LIGHT?

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Would service engine light come on if gas cap bad?

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Why does my car turn off when put in to drive?

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Can bad gas turn on check engine light?

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