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The check engine light indicates the ECU has detected a problem with the emissions system. It can be as minor as a loose gas cap or any number of other things. A scan of the ECU with an OBD2 scan tool will give you a code that can be used by a professional to isolate the problem.
A Service engine soon light indicates regular scheduled maintenance is required on the vehicle as outlined in your owners manual based on miles driven. Normally it just means you need to change the oil/filter but it may mean something else.
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How do you know the difference between the service engine light and check engine light?
They are the same thing.
Not check engine service engine light?
The service engine light is the same thing as a check engine light.
How can you tell the difference between check engine light and maintenance light?
A check engine and maintenance light have different symbols. The owners manual of the vehicle will decipher what each symbol means. A service light means a vehicle has a service that due while a check engine light requires some sort of repair.
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.
Whats the difference between service engine soon and check engine light?
Service soon reminds that the next periodic service is coming due. The engine light indicates that the engine management system has detected a fault which effects efficiency/safety and should be investigated
Is get service engine soon light and check engine light the same?
Yes.
Is there a check engine light and a service engine soon on a 1989 Ford Thunderbird?
There is a CEL, Check Engine Light, on the 1989 Thunderbird.
Is a service engine soon light the same thing as a check engine light?
Yes.
How do you check the Service Engine Light codes on a 1985 Buick Riviera?
engine light
Check engine light won't come on?
If an check engine light does not come on it is a good thing. When your check engine light comes on, it means you need service done on your vehicle.
How do you reset the service engine light after you change the oil?
The service engine soon is the same as a check engine light. It has nothing to do with an oil change.
1996 dodge caravan se does it have the red check engine light as well as the service engine soon amber light If not how can you tell if the difference from engine problem to just exhaust problem?
The red Check Engine light and the amber Service Engine Soon light serve the same purpose. It is unlikely that a vehicle would have both. The trouble diagnostic codes have to be retrieved in order to determine if the problem is performance or emmissions related.
