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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
How do you reset the engine light on a 1997 civic EX?
If you are referring to the check engine light, then the computer has detected a problem with the emissions system. Use an OBD2 scan tool to find the fault code and after repairing the fault, use the same tool to reset the light. If you don't have access to an OBD2 scan tool, than you can just disconnect the negative terminal on the battery for about ten minutes. The downside to doing this is you will have to reset the clock and radio stations on your radio.
How do you reset the check oil light after an oil change?
What do you mean by check oil light? If the oil light is on it means the oil pressure is low and stop the engine immediately and check the oil level. Now if you are referring to the maintenance required light then without the make, model, & year of the vehicle I cannot answer your question. All I can say is read you owners manual. On most newer GM cars and trucks you turn the key on and push the gas pedal to the floor 3 times, turn off.
I do not ever recall seeing this question!
Be forewarned though, the base diagnostic trouble code (DTC) descriptions are very short & cryptic.
But it's a good start to identifying the components/sensors/readings that are involved.
See "Related Links" below for 2 sources of Ford OBD codes listings...
Try here, http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
Will an exhaust leak make my check engine light come on?
Possibly. What an exhaust leak will do is KILL you. Either from the Carbon Monoxide you inhale while driving or the wreck you are going to have when it puts you to sleep. Get the exhaust leak fixed ASAP.
Check engine light on 99 Nissan maxima?
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.
How erase the check engine light on 2002 Chevy blaser 6 cl 4.3?
Repairing the fault which is causing the check engine light is the recommended way to go about doing this.
Where is the thermostat located on a 2.7 dodge magnum?
it is under the housing where the lower radiator hose hooks to the engine
it is under the housing where the lower radiator hose hooks to the engine
Would a poor battery cause the engine management light to come on and put car into low gear mode?
Not likely but it is possible.
How do you reset service engine soon light Mitsubishi diamante 99?
Disconnect the Negative(black) terminal from the battery for a minute then reconnetc. If this does not work, go to Autozone/Checkers/Pep Boys and plug in their code reader and clear the codes.
Will an external leak in the manifold hurt your engine?
Any leak will change the way the engine breathes. Any change can change the air/fuel mixture. If it changes enough it can cause damage.
What does a blinking check engine light indicate where to start looking for an engine miss?
== == You need a diagnostic download tool that will tell you the actual stored memory codes, which is the first step in fixing the problem. These tools are about $130 USD to buy, or you can go a licensed gagage and have the technician do it, for a price. By having the test done by a tech you will not be guessing as to what the problem is, and throwing money at it trying to get it fixed. Spend the money for the test, and know for sure what is wrong with the car. Then have it fixed and be happy. Many autoparts stores now offer to read those codes for free. Of course they're hoping that you'll buy any needed parts from them. I use Autozone for this virtually every time to find out what the car is complaining about. I agree using Auto zone or Advanced Auto. They read and cleared my code for free. CEL stayed on all the time on my 2001 Windstar. Turned out to be the EGR sensor I replaced.
Where is the plug to get code for check engine light 1998 vw cabrio?
To the right of the rear window defroster button, behind a plastic cover. Just pop it off with a flat head screw driver.
On my 1998 Cabrio, I found it to the right of the ash tray. Remove ash tray then slide the cover to the immediate right of the ash tray to the left to reveal the OBDII connector.
Could be that after you started it then turned it off then restarted it that you've reset the codes and fooled the Computer... you need to have the codes run on the car to see what the problem really is, i dont think its anything major since the car seems to be running good.
This is happening to my car too and I had the codes run and they did a scope on my engine and a bunch of other things and they could not find anything wrong. They said to be careful and monitor the temperature because it did occassionally show it was over heating but other than that not to worry. It has now also stopped over heating. Mine is a 94 but the problem sounds the same.
How to solve a code 35 in a 1993 GMC 1500 with a 4.3 engine?
Before going any further verify that none of the spark plug wires are old or damaged or located near the wire to the knock sensor. Wrapping them in aluminum foil can also eliminate this problem. If this doesn't help, follow normal diagnostic procedure.
according to my information a code 35 on 1993 gmc is an idle air control system problem/idle speed actuator.
What does the orange indicator light in the dashboard of a 1999 Toyota Camry mean?
ABS, check engine.
What would cause check engine light to stay on in a 2000 ford ranger?
You would really need to have your Ranger scanned for any trouble codes to diagnose and then repair the malfunction with your emission control system . There are just too many possibilities
How do you reset the check engine light on a 1988 Nissan maxima?
After reading the code, fixing the cause, you clear the code with a scan tool.
How do you get the check engine light off on a 1996 Nissan Sentra?
Pull the codes from the computer, match the code to the troubleshooting procedure, follow the procedure to find the source. Repair the source, light will go out if that was the only problem. There are "monitors" or self test the computer runs the car through, if a problem occurs, it may not run all of the self tests until that problem is taken care. Therefore, another problem may exist.
What does the light PGE-FI mean on a Honda dashboard?
Never heard of PGE-FI. Are you sure it is not PGM-FI which stands for Programmed Fuel Injection.
How do you get rid of the engine check light on a 1997 Toyota Camry CE?
I've heard that disconnecting the battery for an hour or so works. Or turning the ignition on and off (without starting the car) repeatedly.
The starter solenoid is most likely bad if it will not crank over If it cranks over most likely crank sensor is bad how can you just say most likely the crank sensor? how the hell do you know it could be anything
Where is the check engine light in the cluster of a 1997 Ford F-150?
If your gauge cluster has a tachometer:
The "Check engine" light is under the tachometer just below the "1000."
If your gauge cluster does not have a tachometer:
The "Check engine" light is below the fuel gauge, just to the left of the high-beam headlight indicator.
