It's to help cool the engine down quicker. If you're trying to run codes chances are that you will be working down there. It happens to be one of the most efficient means you have of cooling your car off.
you check the system for trouble codes.
The check engine light comes on when the engine computer detects a malfunction and sets a trouble code.You need to have the system checked for codes with a scan tool to know possible causes.The check engine light comes on when the engine computer detects a malfunction and sets a trouble code.You need to have the system checked for codes with a scan tool to know possible causes.
You need to go to autozone/advanced auto and check the codes with their scanner if you do not have one. Then to go saturnfans.com and in the how-to library the codes are listed by Wolfman.
If you can not read codes with a scanner you have a wiring problem.
See link below for a complete list of trouble codes.
pretty much instantly. As soon as the codes are cleared the check engine light goes off and vice versa, unless there still is trouble. In this case the codes won't clear until the trouble is repaired.
Suggest you have it checked for trouble codes. The engine computer and airbag system should both have codes.
A problem with the emission system. Need to have trouble codes checked.
Pending trouble codes: These are similar to normal trouble codes, but they are set after a single driving cycle, and usually before the check engine light is illuminated. Useful after repair work has been finished
The check engine light is reset with a scan tool after repairing the failure that caused the trouble codes.
After the Explorer is scanned for trouble codes to diagnose and then repair the malfunction , then the check engine light can be reset
A scan tool or code reader is required to read the trouble codes on a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country.