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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
Would bad oxygen sensor cause bas esp light to come on in 2008 magnum?
No. BAS (brake assist system) and ESP (electronic skip protection) are part of the antilock brake system. They have nothing to do with the oxygen sensors.
No. BAS (brake assist system) and ESP (electronic skip protection) are part of the antilock brake system. They have nothing to do with the oxygen sensors.
Can water in the gas tank cause check engine light to flash?
Yes, water can cause a misfire, which will cause the check engine light to flash.
How do you reset check engine light on 1999 Chevy silverado?
If it is a early month of 99 and NOT the NEW body design then you can just unhook the battery cable for 5 mins. If it is the NEW body design 2000 and up, then that requires an OBDII engine scanner to turn the light out / Reset the computer.
Why does the check engine light come on in a Chevy?
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.
Trouble code P0740 means:Torque converter clutch circuit malfunction
Can low compression cause an check engine light to come on?
If it is causing the cylinder to misfire, yes.
What needs to be checked if code P0201?
Injector circuit open, cylinder 1. Check the connection at the #1 fuel injector if it is okay you may have a failed injector.
Why would you be losing power and why is it some time your engine light come on?
Your engine could be losing power and your check engine light coming on for many reasons. It could be your spark plugs needing to be changed. Your fuel pump or fuel filter could be clogged or starting to wear out, or your engine oil is to low.
Why do you have a check engine light on ever since you put your stack in your 2006 dodge ram 2500?
You have to check the engine light that is ever on after you put your stack in your 2006 Dodge RAM 2500to ascertain everything is working.
Why does the check engine light go off on your 2000 Lincoln Continental?
Go to a local Autozone, Advance Auto Parts, or Pep Boys. They will scan your computer for the error codes that are making your CED light come on for free. Then you can go from there.
How do I reset the service engine light in a 2003 Dodge Intrepid?
Some cars it will reset after a certain number of starts. Other wise you will have to take it to a company that can hook your car up to a computer to reset it.
What does it indicate that only the service light is on in a scenic?
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
My engine light came on my 2003 eclipse gt what does it mean?
The check engine light is an indicator that the computer has detected a fault. At this point you can't know what the fault is until you connect a computer diagnostic code scanner.
You can borrow, rent or buy a code scanner from most auto parts retailers and some of them will even help you connect it and figure out what it means.
How do you reset check engine light in Chevy 3500?
After repairing the cause of the code, you clear the code with a scan tool.
How do you reset the check engine light on 2001 Honda Accord?
Light can only be reset by the use of diagnostic equipment.
How do you reset the check engine light or can you?
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
Why did your service engine light come on after a tune up on 2001 Ford F150?
If it came on immedtiatly after a tune up, then either something was left unpluged or the plug wires are not in the corect order.
Where is temp sensor on 1980 Chevy v8?
The temp sensor should be under the headers on the drivers side about middle way it it hard to see besauce of the headers if you can find the singal wire that plugs into it you can follow it down to it .
Why is your car vibrating while the tc and engine power reduced lights are on?
It is reducing engine power because a sensor dictated a serious problem and to keep the engine from damaging itself it'll go to engine power reduced stage and it vibrates because its at a rough idle
Why did my speedometer stop working?
Most likely reason is the cable kinked or broke. Might be able to be more specific with more details.
Will srs and check engine light come on when checking the fuse when engine is running?
Yes it could if you pulled a fuse that fed any part of the engine management system.
How do you reset check engine light on 2000 ford F350?
Unhook the battery for about 2 minutes and that will reset the computer.
