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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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How do you pass GA emissions test with a service engine light on in a car?

pull out your dash, behind the wheel, and theres a lot of cords and wires, follow the wire that leads to the circuit board behind the check engine light bored, and find the engine light cord and cut it, but be aware those lights could mean something, and i suggest you to get an o2 censore cord for about a hundred bucks from parts and plus, and you plug it in to the o2 censor and it will tell you what your issue is!

How do you reset the check engine light on 2007 dodge with cummins engine?

You reset the check engine light with a scan tool after repairing the failure.

How do you turn off your service engine light on 2001 Chevy Venture?

Hi,

To get the light off, and to have it REMAIN off, you will need to have the van connected to a scan tool or code reader to find out what is turning on the light. Once that is done, you can have the fault found & fixed, and then the computer (or shop) will clear the diagnostic code. If the problem has NOT been fixed, then the code and light will come back.

How do you reset the service engine soon light on a 1991 gmc sierra with a 350cubic inch motor?

for engine light,

easy way is disconnect the battery cable for 5 minutes then reconnect.or have a shop do it for you.

if your talking about a maintenance light to reset.

turn key to run, engine off. pump the gas pedal 3-5 times slowly,the light turns off.

Why does Engine management light comes on VX commodore?

There are many reasons why the management light will come on, you will have to have the car scanned at a repair shop, the fault code that made the light come on will be stored in the engine control module, and this can be decoded by and any good shop with the correct equipment

How long do you have when check engine light comes on in 2005 Mercedes c230?

That depends on why it's coming on. It could be for something relatively harmless, or it could indicate a serious problem. It's essentially impossible to know without taking the car to a mechanic to be checked.

How do you turn off the engine service soon on a 2000 maxima?

It needs to be done by a dealer or an authorised repair agent who will connect their computer to the plug in point and reset the warning message from the computer.

What does it mean when the exclamation mark shows on dashboard?

In my Ford Windstar a blinking Exclamation means that a light bulb is out. Check your blinkers! Easy enough .... good day

On my Honda Accord it means the Traction Control is operating or is turned off.

Check engine light Subaru Impreza WRX?

Before you do anything else, be sure to first check that the green diagnostic connector (below the driver-side dashboard down near the petals) is NOT connected. This connector is used to reset the ECU and should not be connected. Often times someone who does not know better will see these dangling wires and connect them resulting in a reset and start the engine light flashing. Your question is extremely vague and this could be any number of things. You can try resetting your ECU which is done by disconnecting the negative battery cable and pressing on the brake pedal for at least one minute. Then your check engine light should be gone (at least for a little while). You can always take it to Autozone, Checker, or any other automotive parts store to have them check it for you. The dealership is always an option as well.

Computer check on 1999 malibou-what is code p0125?

Trouble code P0125 means:Insufficent coolant temperature for closed loop fuel control

Why would the check engine light be on while the OD off light blinks off-and-on on a 1999 Kia Sephia?

It has to do with emitions. Your sensor is either bad or one or you plugs are bad. Change your plugs first then disconnect your negative cable from your battery for at least 20 seconds to reset your trouble lights. If that does not clear up the problem change your catilitic converter sensors and clear your trouble lights again. try replace the vehicle speed sensor in the transmission, that should take care of the problem.

How do you reset the service engine soon light on a 1999 Ford Escort?

It Should reset by disconecting the battery for a few minutes, but the computer will recognize a problem and turn it on again in the future abou 10 to 15 minets should do also if i comes back on when you hook the battery up go back to the place you fixed it at and complain

I have a 03 dodge neon i get code p0499 whitch means vent control seloniod circuit high what could cause that?

3 things could cause this code, the nvld vent valve has failed internally, the wiring to this component has an issue, or the engine control computer itself has failed. the nvld vent valve is in the rear of car, near the charcoal canister and vent filter. check resistance across pins on nvld corresponding to orange wire and white/dk grn wires. ensure black wire has good chassis ground. if no probelms found, disconnect pcm connector 3 (white), and check continuity of orange wire and white/dk wires (pins 8 and 35 if memory serves me). if problem is still not found, then the engine control module most likely needs to be replaced. hope this helps

Why do your dash lights flicker and your engine shuts off on your 1999 Chevy Suburban when driving?

Alternator is most likely going bad. Does your car start right back up after this happens? If your alternator is bad your car is trying to run on pure battery power and getting zero if little charge from your alternator. When this happens little by little your car will run out of power to everything and in turn shut off.

You have a 1996 Lumina with a V6 3100 engine taping all the time you heard that this motor is a problem what is this?

well when was the last time you checked your oil i sounds like a rod nockin to me make sure all your fluides are at the right befor operating

What would cause daytime running lights and check engine light and power windows and instrument gauges and lights to quit working as working?

All of these parts run on electricity, and for all of them to fail would be bad. Bad or burnt wiring could cause them not to work, or a alternator going bad could cause them not to work as well.

What do the dashboard trouble lights mean on a 1991 Isuzu rodeo?

often refered to as 'idiot lights' , you will find them right in front of you on the dash board , near the thingy that tells you how fast you're going ,very helpful items because they invariably glow bright red when it's way too late and you probably ignored them anyway so now because you didn't check your oil , radiator , transmission , brake fluid and battery , for correct levels of coolant , oil , electrolite etc , your motor is now siezed and the battery is flat ....... you're now stranded in the middle of nowhere , surrounded by miles and miles of bugger-all .... all because youre an idiot and didnt check under the hood .... just as well you don't have a flat tire to go with it because you never bothered to check the spare for pressure in the time you owned the car and that's flat also .... good luck. HI MATE

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How do you reset the check engine light on an 1989 Mazda B2200 after 120000 miles?

Look on the drivers side under the dash on the left hand side and you will see three wires two are connected just switch two of the wires and the light will go off.

How do you reset the check engine light on a 1994 Chevy Beretta?

The check engine light indicates a problem with the emissions system so to permanently clear the code you must have the codes read and correct the problem, it is most likely a faulty sensor. Auto parts stores at least the big chains can read the codes for you and also help in clearing them when you are done, however you can disconnect the neg battery cable to reset the computer but be careful GM radios will go into security lock when power is interrupted and need to be unlocked at a dealer. If you are trying to get a smog certicicate on the vehicle and it wont pass due to the check engine light simply resetting it wont help because you will have to log around 100 miles before the smog computer will test it again and by then the light will be back on.

What would cause a check engine light come on when giving a 1993 Ford Escort a lot of gas while accelerating?

There are many possibilities, map sensor, EGR valve, TPS... and a lot more. If the light comes on, you'll need to connect an OBD code scanner to find out what the computer detected. The computer should have stored the problem code if the light came on.

What do you do when the engine service soon light on a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is on but the oil and filters and everything is good?

This light indicates that you have an emissions contol problem, if the engine is not running poorly or if the vehicle is driving normally it may just be a sensor. Usually you will cause no further damage by driving your car. Inorder to properly diagnose your car you will need to have a technician read the code stored in the engine computer and diagnose it. ... you can try disconnecting the battery for one min. then reconnect the battery. (this in most cases will reset the computer) then drive tha car and see what happens... Good luck.