You need a code reader. These can be purchased for pretty cheap, or you can borrow one for from from many of the auto parts stores. http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=obdc
Engine check light comes on, and you have the codes read.
When the light comes on it's telling you to read the engine diagnostic codes.
The check engine light comes on at start up for a bulb check. If it stays on with the engine running the computer has detected a malfunction. You need to have it checked for codes.
You hook up a scanner and check it for codes.
go to auto zone and have them check it for you. its free
You can buy the check engine computer and the book comes with it. I know, I bought one. When your check engine light comes on, you plug it in and check the engine and it will give you the code and you look in the book for that code and it gives you the answer.
It comes on when the engine computer detects a malfunction and sets a code. You need to have the system checked for codes.
Anytime a check engine light comes on it is because the ECU has detected a problem with the emissions system on the vehicle. Can be a simple or complicated fix. Have the ECU scanned with an OBD2 scanner and that will tell you what code or codes have been set. The codes will tell you what part is being effected. This will tell you where to start looking for the problem.
Have it checked for codes.
Have the system checked for codes, you will then 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.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 engine computer has detected a malfunction. You need to have the system checked for trouble codes.