0
When the check engine light is illuminating on a 1996 GEO Prism what do you do?
Wiki User
∙ 17y ago
Take it to a professional and have the computer scanned for the fault code. The computer has detected a problem with the emissions system. I own a 1995 Geo Prism and i just finished taking care of this problem. The engine light usually means either your battery or alternator is not operating properly. I am a member of AAA auto club so I used up one of my 4 towing allowances for the year to have them do a no cost check of my battery and alternator. Their analizer showed that my alternator was not putting out enough juice and as a result it was draining on my battery whenever I was using the car. 1993-1997 Prisms have Delco GM or a Toyota Nippon (the word has more letters to it but I forget them) brand alternator. Miner needed the Delco brand so I had to spend $243.00 to have a rebuilt alternator replaced. Going on line I have found out that these years of Prisms have a lot of alternator break downs. This is my second alternator replacement. The only other two items I have ever replaced are the starter and radio. Otherwise the car has been an excellent auto. I have 89,000 miles on it. Ed PS I forgot my sign in password.
Wiki User
∙ 17y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What could make me lose speed in 5th gear in a 1990 jeep 4.2?
Check for codes if you have a check engine light illuminating.
Why does the check engine light stay on in a 2000 Chevrolet Prism?
The computer has detected a problem with the emissions system.
What are possible causes of the check engine light indicatesing a misfire in 3rd cylinder on a 1999 Chevy Prism?
I have a 2001 Prism, and all i did was replace the spark plugs, and reset the battery it went away....
What is the dashboard light on mondeo zetec that resebles an engine?
That is the check engine light.That is the check engine light.
Is the check engine oil light the same as the check engine light?
No, oil level does not cause the check engine light.
Not check engine service engine light?
The service engine light is the same thing as a check engine light.
What would cause the check engine light on a 1999 Chevy Prism comes on only after turning on air condition?
Apparently, turning on the air conditioning is triggering the computer to send a DTC (diagnostic trouble code) to the check engine light. It would be in your best interest to have the OBDII connector scanned and retrieve the trouble code(s) to find what is causing the check engine light to come on.
1998 ford explorer check engine light?
The check engine light is the light shaped like an engine, or the light that states Check Engine (Soon). If this light comes on, it is time to see what the issue is with the engine.
Your check engine light on Nissan frontier will not turn on?
If the check engine light bulb is the only one not illuminating, than the bulb may have fallen out, burnt out, or may have been removed. In order to fix, you will need to remove the instrument/gauge cluster. Once removed, you will be able to see if the bulb is in fact missing. If this is the case, it will need to be replaced.
What could be the reason for the 'check engine' light to come on in a 2002 Chevy Prism with only at only 14 thousand miles on it?
Check the gas cap, if it is off or loose between 1/4 to 3/4 tank of gas it will set a evap code, thus setting the check engine light. It will take awhile to clear the code and turn the light off
Where in the check engine sensor located on the engine?
There are sensors all over the engine that can turn the check engine light on.There are sensors all over the engine that can turn the check engine light on.
Is the service engine soon light on 2001 S10 same as check engine light?
Yes, the Service Engine Soon light is the same as the Check Engine light.
