Check Engine Light

If your check engine light is blinking , that means an engine cylinder misfire has

been detected - your vehicle would need to be scanned for any trouble code(s)

to determine which cylinder or cylinders are misfiring

No, it is not illegal to reset the light. It is however illegal to remove the bulb so the light will not come on or to in any other way prevent the light from working as it should. If you do not repair the problem that caused the check engine light to come on in the first place it will just come back on after it is reset.

There are dozens and dozens of causes for the check engine light to stay on. You need to have the computer checked for codes to know possible causes.

I have no idea either.

You can reset it but if the fault is not rectified then it will just keep coming back on.. Almeras have a glitch on there em lights caused by any little fluctuation.. There are not a plug in buld but soldered onto the circuit board, break the connection, light out....

Not necessarily.

The check engine light on a 1999 Ford Ranger is between the full mark of the

gas gauge and the left turn signal arrow

There is a problem on the engine or transmission. One of the sensors sends a code to the computer and this code is store into the memory. You can use this information to fix the problem

To find the errror you have to turn the ignition on and off 3 times.

Chrysler calls this key dance ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON.

The code with the problem will be display on the cluster.

Write it down and check the code.

You'll need a ODBII code reader to reset the check engine. The connection is under the stearing colonm. First check the code, clear the problem and the reset the light.

what year????????????? Check engine light diagnosis depends on the model year of your vehicle. 1995 and later models have the OBDII system and require a scan tool to retrieve the trouble codes. For 1994 and earlier models, you can check out a manual (Haynes or Cilton) at your local library and read how to manually retrieve the codes - also what each code refers to.

P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

Disconnect the battery for approximately two minutes.

You first have to have it checked for codes. You then repair the cause of the code. Finally you clear the code witha scan tool.

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System). If the light is on then you have a problem with that system.

Trouble code P0720 means: A/T Output Shaft Speed Sensor Insufficient Input

You select TRIP A on the odometer. Turn the key off, hold down the select button on the odometer (the one you used to select TRIP A)... while the car is off, then turn the key to on. Here is a video of the procedure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj7kK5i2tPc&feature=related

Yes.

Go to Auto Zone and have the codes read free to find out what is not operating properly. If a certain thing is indicated, it doesn't mean that the part is bad, but it needs to be checked out.

The computer has detected a problem with the emissions system. Take it to a professional.

use an ODB2 code reader, copy the error code down and clear the code. look up the error code to see just what error code your computer stored and fix the problem. or just take it nto a service dept, like a dealer or pep boys who work on cars. it shouldn't cost you much to clear the code, but if ther problem is serious, it may have to be fixed or the check engine light will just come on again after clearing the code.

if it is the top light in the center of the dash it is the chock on light

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT STARTED TODAY I NOTICED IN MINE THERE IS NO FIRE IN MY #2 AND #3 PLUGS DID YOU GET THAT ANSWERED IF SO PLEASE HELP ME I CAN NOT START MINE ANYMORE AND I GET TOLD IT IS 1 OUT OF A MILLION THINGS

EGR Valve - it happened to me just after I bought my used 1997 Celica. Could be plugged or could need a new one. If you need a new one, check with different Toyota dealers. Three in my area gave me three different prices - from $125 to $88. I chose the $88.

P0302 means number two cylinder has a misfire, due to possibly a spark plug, spark plug wire, ignition coil, fuel injector or something mechanical in the engine like a bad valve, valve spring or piston ring etc. For future reference OBD II codes are listed at DenLorsTools.com Tech articles under OBD II codes and scan tools.

== == P0302 is a Cylinder Number 2 Misfire. Start at the front of the engine, where all the accessories are mounted(alternator, power steering pump, etc) then count each each spark plug from left to right in normal order. The cylinder to the left will be 1, and the cylinder to the far right will be 4. When you locate number 2 cylinder, check the plug wire for damage. remove the spark plug and inspect it for wear. A new set of spark plugs and wires will probably fix your problem. Otherwise it may me a coil pack or ignition module. Hope this helps. It means the for some reason cylinder #2 isn't firing properly. That is usually a spark plug, plug wire, or ignition coil issue. But at times, I have found that an internal problem in the cylinder, like a valve sticking. I have also had a fuel injector cause this. Commonly too, on engines with individual EGR ports, one to each cylinder, I have had restricted EGR ports do this, in a situation where all but one was restricted. I would start with the easiest and most common fix, plugs and wires, and go from there.