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Cold weather can make your check engine light come on for various reasons. It could be caused by low fluids or a sensor.
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Does cold weather make check engine light go on?
NO it does not. The check engine light comes on when the ECU detects a problem with the emissions system and has nothing whatsoever to do with the outside temperature.
What causes a check engine light in cold weather to turn on for a Pontiac vibe?
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
Why would 2000 explorer check engine light come on when there is rigid cold weather?
Could be low fluids or a electronic component in engine...
Why would a 300zx not start in cold weather?
Clean the mass air inflow sensor. You may also have some engine sensors that are borderline working and won't cause a check engine code but are feeding the engine control computer the skewed readings. If you have a check engine light on- go repair that problem. LOL
How do you reset the check engine light for a 1995 Ford Thunder bird?
The check engine light can be reset two ways. 1) If the problem resolves itself, the check engine light will reset itself after a certain amount of cold starts of the car on the on board computer system. 2) You need an OBD reader that has the reset check engine light capability.
What does it mean check engine gage light indicates oil pressure is low when starting 2001 ford explorer sport in cold weather?
It means that the oil pressure switch is showing low pressure.
92 Camaro idles very rough when cold runs well once warmed check eng light not on Why?
Engine coolant temp sensor. I would check codes if you have a ECT code replace the sensor. does the check engine light come on with key on engine off, If it doesn't replace bulb. If the engine light works check fuel preasure,
What would cause a check engine light to come on on a 2006 Saturn Ion The weather has recently become cold Could it be low on antifreeze?
Sometimes a check engine light comes on due to the millage on your car and the time period it took to rack up thoughs miles. This gets people to make sure that take it back to the dealer for a regular maintenance.
What are the common causes for the check engine light to come on in a Saturn Ion?
i have an 04 ion 2.2 and it does it if the fuel cap isn't tightened enough or in cold weather from both a bd ignition and a bad coolant temperature sensor...
Why would a 1990 olds ninety eight run rich when cold start Service engine and temp light on No codes?
If the check engine light is on with no codes, you have a wiring or computer issue.
Can you run a 1998 Dodge Durango without a thermostat?
Only in an emergency. The computer will turn on the check engine light if the temp never reaches normal. A cold running engine is also more prone to oil sludge problems.Only in an emergency. The computer will turn on the check engine light if the temp never reaches normal. A cold running engine is also more prone to oil sludge problems.
What is the weather in the UK?
The weather is usually cold/mixed. You can check UK weather on http://www.ukweathernow.com/
