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What would cause a check engine light to go off and on as well as the check temperature gauge?
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The check engine light is a signal from the computer that there is a potential problem that must be addressed. When the light comes on it is a signal that the computer has stored a problem code that you can read using a code scanner. You can borrow, rent or buy one at most auto parts retailers.
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Could something be stuck open to cause a temp gauge not to register cause the fuses have been replaced and also could this cause the check engine light to come on?
Most likely, the temperature gauge's connection is loose. It is usually on the thermostat. An inoperative temperature gauge will cause most check engine lights to come on.
What would cause your 1994 Escort 1.9 temperature gauge to indicate overheating The engine but is not losing anti-freeze and feeling hottter than usual?
Check the temperature sensor.
Why does your temperature gauge drop when engine is hot on ford focus2005?
check the antifreeze
What does the check engine light look like on the 2000 ford focus lx?
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What would cause the temperature gauge not to work on your 1998 Pontiac Sunfire?
temperature gauge not working can be caused by a bad temp sensor in engine, a bad gauge in dash, or a bad fuse
What runs the temperature gauge in a 1993 Dodge Intrepid Gauge not working but fan is and check engine light is on.?
try replacing the thermostat
Why would the temperature gauge go in the red and check engine light come on while the oil pressure gauge dropped?
mechanical engine trouble. its about to blow up.
Temperature gauge on 2004 silverado 6.0 L doesn't work?
Check to make sure that the temperature sensor is good. A bad sensor is commonly the cause of the temperature gauge not working.
What would cause a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am's engine temperature gauge to not work?
Coolant Temperature Sensor
If a coolant temp gauge is not working will it cause damage to your engine?
An inoperative temperature gauge will not alter how an engine runs, but the operator will not know if the water temperature has risen above normal without a properly working guage.
What causes the coolant temperature gauge to be in the red zone and the check engine light is not on?
The engine is overheating. The check engine light is not on because you have no problem with the emissions system which this light monitors.
Where is the location of the check engine light on a 97 Ford Explorer?
On a 1997 Ford Explorer : CHECK ENGINE is just to the left of the " C " on the engine coolant temperature gauge ( Helpfull )
