I think my check engine light is broken. It has gone on and off for months often when I go over bumps. I have a 2000 S-10.
2006-08-24 00:31:26 · 7 answers · asked by www.Thomas-Martin.org 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's shorted to ground. Take it to Autozone in they will read the codes to make sure that's all it is.
2006-08-24 02:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by Ironball 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The check engine light is there to let you know that a problem exists in you computer system. Removing it would only cause more problems.
It sounds as tho one of the connectors to a sensor is loosing contact when you go over a bump. Or has a corroded connector.
To find the problem. First you will need the sensor code from the PCM. It would be best to have a qualified technician use a scanner to do this.
Check all the sensor connections, to make sure they are secure.
If you need more info, contact me. Master tech 40 yrs.
2006-08-24 02:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are, there really is a problem. It sounds like something is loose in the engine compartment causing a sensor to trip a condition which makes that light turn on and then back off. Take the car in and have a diagnostic read on the computer to find out what seems to be acting up. Then have that checked out.
2006-08-24 00:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by oldmoose2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine that you can't change your check engine light, since it is a light in your instrument panel, but you can trace down why it keeps going off. Take it to a garage and have them run a diagnostic check on it and they can tell you what is wrong, it could be as simple as a short in the wiring, or it could be something more serious going on in there..
2006-08-24 00:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Light does not stay on? just over bumps? your instrumet panel where the light is may have a short circuit to ground. Some auto parts stores will read the code for free see if there is one near you.
2006-08-24 00:39:27 · answer #5 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take out the bulb
2006-08-24 00:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by troy r 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its called an auto electrician...
2006-08-24 00:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by Bite Me 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋