The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to a parts store or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.
The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to a parts store or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.
Yes, the Service Engine Soon light is the same as the Check Engine light.
Resetting the ECM without fixing the reason why the check engine light came on will only lead to the check engine light coming back on soon.
Yes. I have a bad cylinder in the engine of my Saturn Outlook and it was detected by the check engine soon light.
Yes.
might need to check your engine soon
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
The check engine light is the light shaped like an engine, or the light that states Check Engine (Soon). If this light comes on, it is time to see what the issue is with the engine.
Yes.
There is a CEL, Check Engine Light, on the 1989 Thunderbird.
Yes you can. But you will want to check you're engine soon.
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On a 2002 Ford Expedition : The " check engine " light is the " SERVICE ENGINE SOON " light just to the left of the fuel gauge