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Not likely. But you know you have a hole in your muffler so unless you want to have an accident from carbon monoxide poisoning you should have it replaced ASAP. Then reset the light and if it does not come back on, you know that was the cause.
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Would a clogged muffler 2000 Chevy Malibu cause engine light to come on?
YES
Can a bad muffler cause the check engine light to come on?
Your bad muffler might be part of the reason your check engine light comes on. Usually, your bad muffler causes something else to go wrong and that causes your check engine light to come on. Problems cascade.
Can Wrong muffler causes engine light to stay on?
yes can cause poor exhaust flow and cause car to set codes for cat. converter, o2 sensors ,or fuel trim
Can low gas cause a check engine LIGHT?
No, low gas cannot cause a Check Engine light to turn on. There would have to be a problem within the engine or the engine wiring for that light to come on.
Do you have to worry about not having enough back pressure if you want to remove your muffler on your 2000 Dodge Neon?
Yes a lack of back pressure can cause the oxygen sensors to read improperly, which would turn the check engine light on.
Would an engine sputter cause the check engine light to come on?
Yes it can.
What would cause severe engine power loss and the service engine light to come on in a 1987 S-10 Chevy blazer after about ten miles of driving?
The first thing that comes to mind is the catalytic converter plugging up after driving a short distance and clearing itself after sitting for a period of time. Take it to a muffler shop for an expert opinion. The plugging of the converter would cause a huge power loss and the resulting restricted exhaust gasses would cause your check engine light to come on since the oxygen sensor would be giving the computer bad information.
What would cause check engine light and code p0304?
Engine missfire. Cylinder #4
Would a clogged muffler make your check engine light come on?
Not directly, but it may make the light come on if there is high manifold pressure from the high backpressure. The check engine lights usually only apply for sensors and indicate a larger problem.
Would a faulty gas cap cause rough idle check engine light on and ticking on acceleration?
A faulty gas cap could cause the check engine light to come on but it would not cause a rough idle or engine noises. Start with having your local auto parts store read the codes. The codes will help determine why the check engine light is on.
What would cause an engine surge and check engine light on a 1985 Pontiac Grand Am and how do you repair it?
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.
What would cause the Check engine light to came on after smog check?
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.
