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The light is only a signal that some event has posted a Code in the vehicles computer storage. Until you read the code with a Scan Tool, you will not know what the Fault was.

Your Dealer, Mechanic, or an AutoZone Store will read the Code for you. The AutoZone will read it for FREE.

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Q: What does it mean when the check engine light comes on for a 2003 Tahoe?
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