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Check Engine Light
The check engine light comes on in a car when the engine is experiencing a problem. Ask questions here about your car's check engine light.
7,238 Questions
How do you reset the check engine light on a 1996 ford van?
If you have fixed the problem that caused the light to come on you can take it to an Auto Zone or similar parts store and they will reset it for you. Some times it will reset if you take the negative battery cable off the battery for about 20 minutes. Hope this helps.
Can you drive your car with the check engine light blinking?
The check engine light blinking means that an ignition misfire has been detected Avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration while you drive it in for repair to avoid damaging your catalytic converter
You have a fog light that is out replace the bulb and fuse and everything should work again. I have a 2000 Pontiac grand am and I was at work when someone told me my fog light was on. I went out to turn them off and it wouldn't work I had to call my husband and he told me to take out the fuse. When I got home he changed the bulb and placed a new fuse in and everything has been working great.
If you need an oil change will your check engine light come on?
NO! The check engine light has nothing to do with oil changes. It monitors the condition of the emissions system. Now, some vehicles have another light call "Maintenance Required". This light does indeed indicate an oil change or some other maintenance is required. Read you owner's manual. All of this is explained there.
Where is the ECM 95 Isuzu rodeo to check the check engine light?
IFF YOU MEAN THE PLUGS FOR THE ECU TO CHECK YOUR CODE IT IS LOCATED NEAR THE HOOD OPENRE ON TEH BOTTOM BEHIND THE TRIM
After you repair the problem disconnect the negative battery cable for 5 minutes. The light should go out. If not, then continue to drive. Eventually the light will go out if you repaired the problem correctly. It can take up to a week depending on how many driving cycles you do over time.
How do you Clear dashboard check engine light 2003 e250 ford van?
You have to tested with OBD.II then you get the code number it tell you then you change it then you do rest the code.
What does a car with a spanner though it mean?
It means a fault code has appeared in your cars computer/ECU. The car needs to go to a mechanic or a dealer to investigate the fault and remove the code
Why is the check engine light on in a 1995 Jeep Wrangler?
The engine light is on when the engine computer has detected a malfunction and set a trouble code.
What causes engine stutter while idling?
The cause of engine stutter could lead to several things. Fuel, air and spark.
But first connect your vehicle to a computer scanner to make sure it is not a faulty sensor causing all the problems.
Most of the time, a stuttering engine is due to something wrong with the fuel system. I.E.-- Fuel pump, filter, fuel pressure regulator or a short or open on a fuel injector.
Check vacuum using a vacuum gauge. And while you are checking the wires and plugs you might as well do a compression test as well.
You must also check the spark. Is your ignition coil good? how old is it? how are the conditions of the wires (outside and connecting ends) Many times a spark plug wire will look fine and new until you touch it and it gives you the shock of your life. Spark plugs should also be checked. While checking the spark plugs
do compression test. Low compression as well as a damaged harmonic balancer can cause stutter as well.
Does it stop stuttering when you accelerate. 9/10 times it is the fuel.
So remember to do it in this order so you can save time and money.
1-scanner
2-vacuum
3-fuel pressure etc...
4- wire connections as well as plugs.
Can you reset the check engine light on a 1999 ford explorer?
After the Explorer is scanned for trouble codes to diagnose and then repair the malfunction , then the check engine light can be reset
How do I know what causes the service engine light on my 1992 sidekick?
There are pages and pages and items that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes with a scan tool. After repair light can be shut off with scan tool.
What could be wrong if the engine management light is always on after changing motors?
I would be sure to check all the sensors , one is unpluged or broken off.
I have also seen this happen when an engine form a different model year is installed.
More info on the car would be helpful
True, if the motor is from a different year the computer may need to be reprogrammed to accept the variance in sensor input
Can a missing fuse make engine light come on?
yes my check engine light was on the radio was not workin plus my odometer and fuel indicator wouldint work checked the fuses found one blown got new one and BAM all is workin grand just hope it stay that way:)
What should you do when your car says 'Check engine'?
Use an OBD code scanner to find out why the computer has turned on the check engine light.
Where is the fuel filter for a 1997 Chrysler Town and Country?
The fuel filter is attached to the fuel-pump, it comes with along fuel line with quick disconnect fittings. Remember to take the fuel pressure off before you pull the fuel lines off. I pull the fuel pump relay while the van is running, or you can try to start the van again with the relay removed. (might set a fault)
HOW DO YOU DETERMINE What causes check engine light on a 1995 v6 Toyota Camry?
sometihing is wrong in your engine and your computer is picking it up. It is a 95 model so you will have to go to a shop that has an OBD 1 computer and it will tell you what is wrong with your engine. Any vehicle under the year of 1996 takes the OBD 1 computer and 96 and up takes the OBD 2 computer.
Can the check engine light on the dash blow out?
Yes of course it can. It's just a bulb like the rest. When you first start turn on the ignition without starting the engine all of the warning bulbs will light up for a few seconds. If the Check engine light isn't coming on then it is burnt out.
What means when in the car dash board the admiration symbol appears?
I really do not understand what the :admiration" symbol is that you are referring to.
What problems will occur to a car without a catalytic converter?
Check engine light, low power, poor fuel economy, highly illegal to run without the catalytic converter.
Check engine light, low power, poor fuel economy, highly illegal to run without the catalytic converter.
The gas cap light is on and i changed the cap but the light wont go off what else could it be?
Any vapor leak from the fuel system can cause a "gas cap" light.
Why check engine light would go on a 230 c 2004 Mercedes?
My 99 c230 check engine light came on and I finally got a code reader to read the fault codes. Basically the check engine lights usually means something is wrong with the emissions control system. Mine was a mass airflow sensor. Once it was replaced I drove the car 25 miles, stopped and restarted a few times and the check engine light cleared. The MAF is available on line. Usually from 45 to 270 bucks, Over 450 at a MBZ dealer. The MAF is in a plastic tube between the air filter and the fuel injector trhrottle body. Not very difficult to remove/replace.
AnswerWell, I don't know how much my Chevy has in common with your Mercedes - but My check engine light kept going on and luckily I took it to an honest mechanic... He only charged me $50 to change the gas cap... Yes, that's all that was wrong and it registered as an "emissions control system error". He charged me for the diagnostic and doing a basic check on the car. A dishonest mechanic could have soaked me for a lot more.There's a reason the mechanics call them "idiot" lights.
