Check Engine Light

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With an OBD2 scan tool. Most big auto parts stores will do this for free.

If the check engine light is on use the computer diagnostics to find the problem. You can usually borrow, rent or buy an OBD2 code scanner from most auto parts retailers. After you've resolved the problem reported by the computer, see if the hesiatation problem still exists. The light on just tells you that there is a "fault code". If you follow the computer diagnostics you'll waste a lot fewer parts.

Many auto parts stores will do this for you. If you would rather, just disconnect the negative battery cable, wait for five minutes, and reconnect it. That will reset nearly everything. My question is "Why did the light come on in the first place?" Ignoring the light could, at the least, cost you at the gas pump, and at the worst, leave you with more costly repairs in the future.

Bad spark plugs?

Bad plug wires?

Bad valve?

Bad piston?

Bad coil? (new Fords haeone for each cylinder) Bad spark plugs?

Bad plug wires?

Bad valve?

Bad piston?

Bad coil? (new Fords haeone for each cylinder)

Inlet air temperature sensor circuit high. Check to see that the sensor is plugged in on the hose between the air box and engine.

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most common cause, a vacuum leak.

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Your Brake rotors are warped... Remove them and have them turned or replace them.

Usually pulling the battery for 15 minutes will clear it... but you'll also have to let the vehicle relearn it's idle procedure and such. If you haven't remedied the situation that caused the light to go on in the first place, it will likely come right back on though.

This usually indicates a low oil level condition. Check your oil level. If the oil is ok it could be that your idle speed is too slow. Check your timing and adjust the idle speed. If the light is still on you have a low oil pressure situation. Could be anything now.....it's a '92 pobably with a bunch of miles....bad oil pump; rings/valves shot; etc....I'd use high mileage oil addititves at this point to see if you can gain some pressure....use good name brands; Lucas, STP, Motormedic.........good luck Check (and or replace) the Oil Sending Unit.

once many years ago the purge valve in my canister caused the light to go on , now I have a different problem. good luck

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ive a peugeot 206 the orange light with a k is on what does that mean when i start my car it starts to shake then cuts out

the symbol of the engine with the lightening in the middle means your ecu has gone it "safe mode", also known as "limp home mode" , this means your ecu has detected a fault on your ecu/engine/braking systems. A mechanic with a fualt code reader will be needed to get your ecu to tell him whats at fault

1723 indicates a/t control relay open or short

that yellow light is the low coolant light either that or if its a manual it really really REALLY wants you to find the next gear

you can reset your computer and it will turn off the check enigne light by simply removing the negative cable from your battery for 10 seconds and then hooking it back up, when you start your car the light should go off within seconds, if their is a problem with your emission controls that is making the light come on to begin with it will come back on again, if it is just the computer telling the light to come on so you will take it in to the dealer then un hooking the negative cable will reset the computer which will reset the light, ya out,!

Have the "Throttle Position Sensor" checked. I don't think this is a component that you can easily check yourself with a meter. I had an '87 Dakota V6 that stalled just as you described. Replacing the throttle position sensor solved the problem. If you know how to retrieve error codes*, a faulty throttle position sensor should show up as code 23. * cycle the ignition switch from On to Off, and then On again within 5 seconds. The "check engine" light will flash the codes. Eight flashes / pause / eight flashes = the start of the test. After the two eights any stored error codes are flashed. You're looking for a two / pause / three flash sequence. When all errors have been reported the light will flash "55" (five flashes / pause / five flashes) to signal the end of the test. The '87 model is the first year of the Dakota and also the only year to have a carburetor, therefore there is no throttle position sensor (TPS). Throttle position sensors are a component of fuel injection systems. I'd take a look for any loose or disconnected vacuum hoses first. I'd then check timing and the rest of your ignition system. Then check your carburetor idle setting to make sure it's not set too low. Unfortunately there are quite a few possible causes for your problem. Get yourself a FACTORY service manual not a Hayne's or Chilton (there is a huge difference). Go through the diagnostic flow charts to try and norrow down your problem. Good luck and don't get too frustrated!

on dashboard their is a small plat that pops off its buy where you put your key in use a flash light look in you will see it

the vehicles ECU (Engine Control Unit) stores information pertaining to these codes that trigger a check engine light. whenever you fix a problem the light will typically extinguish. in some cases the manufacturer will program the ECU to monitor a certain condition for a period of time, miles driven, or engine cycles( car off+ car start+ car drives+ car turns off) to ensure the fixed application continues to funtion properly. in most cases, as long as the problem does not come back, the light will extinguish on its own in a few days to a week of driving as you normally would. also, newer vehicles "learn" your driving habits in relation to fuel mapping for fuel economy and continued power. this would be another reason the check engine light is on with no codes drawn ( usually if a battery is disonnected then reconnected, this would occur).

if none of these apply to your situation, the best thing to do would be to go to the dealership. especially if the car is still under warranty. that is what the warranty is for. USE IT!!

Yes if it is emissions related.

The failure is intermittent.