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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.

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Why would a 98 Ford Contour V6 slightly jump at certain intervals or even when stopped at a red light and the check engine light is on?

Check engine light should have an Error code,ask mechanic to read it for you. then he will be able to expalin to you what is the reasona nd the solution for this.

Volvo 940 1995 - the cockpit light warning comes up when you switch on the engine and all bulbs are working - How can you clear the warning off?

If you mean the bulb failure light; The bulb failure detector compares the current drawn by the left bulb to the right bulb and lights the bulb failure light if the currents are not equal. I have never seen a bad one. The usual reason the light is still lit after the bad bulb is changed is because the new bulb is not an exact match or the contacts are corroded. Try two new bulbs. Good Luck

Why does 1995 Chrysler Cirrus Lxi have no check engine light will not start?

My Cirrus wouldn't start with no check engine light either and it was not the battery because the radio, lights, power windows work. After taking to my mechanic he began checking the electrical system and found that the sparks plugs were not getting any power because the distributor was bad.

What would cause the check engine or other idiot lights to not work?

bad ground, burned out bulbs, faulty power feed toi it bad connection /crorosion of wires ,bad sending units

How do you reset check engine light in a 1999 Chevy Malibu?

Time with no problems will make the light go out or you can hit the reset button on the test unit. If you have an auto parts store nearby, they will very often do this for you.

How do i reset the engine management light jaguar x type?

You can reset the engine management light Jaguar X type by checking the original Jaguar manufacturer's or owner's manual and making sure that you the reset option is available.

Check engine light is on code 1299?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1299 indicates an engine overheat condition was detected by the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor. An FMEM Strategy called Failsafe Cooling was activated to cool the engine. (Refer to Section 1A, «Electronic Engine Control (EC) System», for more information on Failsafe Cooling Strategy and the cylinder head temperature sensor.)

Possible causes:

-- Engine cooling system concerns.

-- Base engine concerns.

-- Low engine coolant level or loss of coolant.

What causes the engine light to come on for a 2005 Pontiac Pursuit?

Could be low oil level, something wrong with the car's computer system, an oil sending unit...the list goes on.....

Depends on which light is on. If it is the Check Engine light then there is a problem that is effecting the emissions system. Have the ECU scanned with an OBD2 scan tool.

Can I turn off the check engine light without an external computer pluged in 2001 astra 1800?

Some will reset if batt disconnected 15 mins-but not all cars. And the repair has to be done prior or it will come back on. Something you might try.

What causes a engine code 33 on a1985 corvette?

Mass air flow sensor high.

Look for electrical issues, grounding wires are common.

Check for leaks in the ducting, look for bad grounds.

Battery negative test to block, less than .04 volts is ok.

Now test it to the chassis .02 is ok.

Do this with engine on.

TPS voltage should be steady at idle, move the throttle around and see if it always comes back to the same reading.

Check your throttle bore shaft for wear by wiggling it ( with the engine off)

if it is worn it will send all kinds of mixed signals to the computer, same result if the ground is bad, this is observed by the variation in idle voltage.

What is code P0440 on a 1998 Pontiac booneville?

Trouble code P0440 means:Evaporative emission control system malfunction

Can you check if the automatic car engine is seized or not by just pushing the car in Drive mode?

No. You have to physically turn the engine clockwise by hand using the appropriate socket and wrench on the crankshaft vibration damper bolt.

What is check engine code PO447?

PO447 indicated a leak in the EVAP emissions system. First thing to do is check to make sure the gas cap is tight. Also check the seal on the cap. If that is good and the cap is tight then you have a problem somewhere with the hoses or the purge valve.

What does it mean when your check charging light comes on in your 2003 ford excursion?

It means that the computer has detected a malfunction in the charging system. It could be over or under charging. You will need to have the system checked.

When I have the air conditioner the check engine light comes on?

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 AutoZone 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.

How do you reset check engine light after replacing egr valve?

Try removing negative battery cable for 10 minutes. If that does not work you will need an OBD2 scan tool to reset the light. I just cleaned my egr valve and the check engine light went off and I drove it a little and it came back on how long do I have to drive my car after work with the egr valve how many miles

What is OBD II code P0444?

P0444 Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Open

Would a bad thermostat cause check engine light to come on in a 2007 crown vic?

A defective thermostat can cause the engine to overheat. It can also cause the engine to not reach full operating temperature if the thermostat is stuck open. It is possible this could set the check engine light.

What does it mean when your engine management light comes on?

There is somthing wrong ad u need to go to auto zone andhave them chek it for u it is fre

Why would 05 Lincoln Ls ETC engine failsafe mode and service parking brake warning lights come on?

I had a similar ETC problem and after looking arround, found out that when computer receive a high voltage spike, it goes to failsafe mode and does not generate the trouble code. If look at the saved trouble codes with a scanner, you'll probably find codes that happened after the fact. (mine were two codes about throttle body actuator) After using a scanner with live data, I noticed an occasional misfire on one of the cylinders. It turned out that the coil was going bad and it would not misfire enough to trigger a code but under heavy load (like stepping on the gas) it will generate an spike and trigger a failsafe mode. Hope this is of some help.

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