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When a check engine light comes on, it means that there are issues with the engine. It gets turned off when the person resolves the problem that caused it to turn on.
It is not supposed to be on when engine is running unless there is a problem.
The light can not be reset without fixing the cause of the code that turned the light on.
it comes back on after about ten minutes
If the oil light comes on but the oil level is ok, the problem may be a faulty sending unit, as it turned out in my case.
Yes it is.
It means you have the traction control turned off or the TC is engaging.
You can try disconnection the battery for 10-15 min but if there is a problem that turned the light on to begin with it won't go away without the problem being fixed.
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The Traction Control Light comes on every time you turn on the ignition. It should go off as soon as you start the engine. If it does not, then you have the traction control turned off. Turn it back on and the light will go off. If you have the Traction Control turned on and the light stays lit, then there is a problem with the traction control.
When the airbag light comes in in a car, it means that there is a problem with the airbag. In order to get the light turned off, one must take it to a technician.
No, but they represent a shock hazard.